Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday said that trade and commerce have started with Bangladesh. 'Trucks carrying essential commodities and other items are plying between the two countries carrying essential commodities,' said the the spokesperson in a press conference.

The food processing sector in India stands as a beacon of our nation’s ambition, symbolizing the strides we are making toward a Viksit Bharat. No longer just a contributor to the economy, this sector is rapidly transforming into a cornerstone of India’s growth story. 

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, on Wednesday, in a meeting at Mantralaya with farmer representatives said that the stand adopted by both the state and Central governments is that farmers should receive appropriate compensation for their crops.

Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that agriculture and farmers’ welfare is the top priority of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. Serving farmers is like worshipping God for us. Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan said that recently the farmers of Madhya Pradesh were worried, soybean was being sold at prices lower than MSP; earlier we had allowed states like Maharashtra, Karnataka to purchase soybean at minimum support price.

The first apple crop harvest in Kashmir has begun in Kupwara district. The present crop of Gala Mast comes from high-density apple farming, which is proving to be a game-changer for the sector, as it brings high returns.

Under the patronage of the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment, AgraME, the Middle East's longest-running agriculture, animal, and aquaculture farming exhibition and conference, is set to host its largest edition yet. Taking place from 7–8 October 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the event will focus on building a more resilient and sustainable agricultural ecosystem in the region.