value addition

Bhubaneswar, March 19 The Odisha government's Department of Agriculture and Farmers' Empowerment has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Watershed Support Service and Activities Network (WASSAN), a non-profit organization, to revive forgotten foods and neglected crops in the state...

The Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, has launched a week-long Advanced Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme on innovative fruit preservation and value addition. Chief guest Dr. Rakesh Mehra urged young people to explore opportunities in the food processing...

Chennai, March 7 – Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held an extensive post-budget consultation in Chennai on Saturday with coconut farmers, scientists, agricultural experts, and other stakeholders to discuss strategies for...

Minister of State for Rural Development, Dr. Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, stated today that this year's Union Budget has laid a strong foundation for strengthening agriculture and related sectors, with a clear focus on productivity, value addition, and farmer prosperity. Referring to Prime Minister...

Jammu, March 5 – Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah highlighted the immense potential of agriculture and related sectors in the Union Territory, stating that initiatives like the Jammu & Kashmir Competitiveness Improvement of Agriculture and Allied Sectors Project (JKCIP) play a...

Jammu, March 5 Chief Minister Omar Abdullah highlighted the immense potential of agriculture and allied sectors in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, urging the youth to transition from being job seekers to job creators by harnessing innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector.He said...

Today, the Department of Agriculture organized a two-day training program-cum-refresher course for Krishi Udhyamis under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP), aimed at strengthening entrepreneurship and enhancing the capabilities of progressive farmers in the district.The...

New Delhi, February 23 Odisha's critical minerals sector is set to reach USD 18-20 billion by 2032 from the current USD 8 billion, while the processing and manufacturing share will quadruple, according to a study by an industry body.According to new projections by the Net Zero Energy...

February 22, New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the evolving nature of agriculture, stating that farmers are true stewards of the land.He added that they are not solely reliant on tradition, but are transforming soil into valuable assets through modern technology and value...

February 19, Kohima: Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Ram Nath Thakur, visited ICAR-KVK in Longleng today, on the second day of his two-day visit to the district.He reviewed ongoing agricultural development programs aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers...

Chandigarh, February 18 To improve horticulture crops and help farmers earn more, Punjab will adopt the horticulture model of Maharashtra, which focuses on scientific crop planning, quality control, and marketing networks, Horticulture Minister Mohinder Bhagat said on Wednesday.The minister...

Chandigarh, February 18 – Punjab Minister of Horticulture, Mohinder Bhagat, announced on Wednesday that Punjab is set to experience a major positive transformation in the horticulture sector, with an investment of approximately Rs 1,300 crore. This will help increase farmers' income and create...

Amid the dominance of multinational brands in the market, locally produced goods are steadily building their own strong identity. The growing consumer preference for pure and locally sourced products has encouraged farmers and small entrepreneurs to improve their quality, packaging, and...

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated SKUAST-K’s “Gangul-2026” exhibition in Srinagar, highlighting innovation to strengthen farmers’ incomes.February 14, Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inaugurated the 11th Technology Exhibition “Gangul-2026” at Sher-e-Kashmir...

Chennai, February 11 Union Fisheries Joint Secretary Sagar Mehra said on Wednesday that India is set to shift its focus from volume-centric growth to value addition in the marine sector to address the global challenge of nearly one-third of fish catch being lost or wasted during post-harvest...