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NITI report underlines strategy to transform J-Ks horticulture sector as export engines by 2047
1+ week, 1+ day ago (294+ words) NITI Aayog released a roadmap to transform Jammu and Kashmir's horticulture sector into a high-value, export-oriented growth engine by 2047. It said horticulture contributes nearly 7 per cent of the Union territory's GSDP (Gross State Domestic Product) and supports over 3. 5 million people,…...
AAHAR 2026 " 40th Edition: Strengthening India's role in the global food economy through a structured B2 B platform
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (607+ words) Tribune India...
AAHAR 2026 - 40th Edition: Strengthening Indias role in the global food economy through a structured B2 B platform
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (1015+ words) Tribune India AAHAR 2026 - 40th Edition: Strengthening India's role in the global food economy through a structured B2 B platform New Delhi [India], March 10: At a time when the world is navigating geopolitical uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and economic realignments, food security and…...
Need to make agri sector globally competitive: PM Modi
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (336+ words) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the shifting global demand and the necessity of making Indian agriculture sector export-oriented. Focusing on high-value agriculture, the Prime Minister detailed budget proposals for region-specific promotion of crops like cocoa, cashew and sandalwood....
Sub-tropical fruit cultivation gains ground across state
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (226+ words) The Indo-Israel Centre of Excellence for Sub-Tropical Fruits in Ladwa is providing the much-needed assistance to farmers who wish to shift from the traditional paddy-wheat cycle to orchard-based farming. The centre, located in Kurukshetra district, was established in 2016 and demonstrates…...
Darjeeling Mandarin Orange gets Geographical Indication tag
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (153+ words) The 'Darjeeling Mandarin Orange' has officially been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, an official said on Monday. The status was formalised by the GI Registry on November 24, 2025, with Darjeeling Organic Farmers Producer Organisation (DOFPO) being the registered proprietor, while…...
Navratri Special: Cranberries as a Vrat-Friendly Superfruit
7+ mon, 1+ day ago (229+ words) Navratri is a time of devotion, discipline, and mindful eating, where every food choice plays an important role in keeping energy levels high during fasting. While traditional fruits like bananas, apples, and papayas remain staple picks, US cranberries are becoming....
Palampur offers ideal climatic conditions for growing blueberries
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (298+ words) Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University (CSKHPKV), Palampur, has emerged as the first agricultural institution in the state to introduce blueberry cultivation. This marks a significant step towards crop diversification and high-value horticulture in Himachal Pradesh. Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar…...