Agri-business

By fostering innovation, collaboration, and market expansion, the national-level multi-state cooperative societies and NUCFDC aim to drive economic growth, empower farmers and cooperatives, and establish India as a global leader in cooperative products and services.

The announcement came through a press release, with BPA President Md Sumon Howlader accusing the government of favoring large corporations over marginal farmers.

Amit Shah emphasized the transformative potential of these agreements. He highlighted their alignment with the government’s broader goals of promoting organic farming, empowering tribal communities, and enhancing dairy production across the country.

This information was given by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, Ram Nath Thakur in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.

Vegetable oils drove the November increase, with prices soaring 7.5 per cent, marking their highest level in over two years.

Trade-driven diversity also leads to a more equal distribution of nutrients such as vitamin C, calcium, and zinc, which is key given that the domestic food production of many countries does not meet the nutrient requirements of their populations.

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan directed that all departments collaborate in launching a nationwide campaign to tackle the distribution of fake agricultural products effectively.

A disconnect between production and distribution has led to a shortage in markets, raising questions about inefficiencies in storage, transport, and market regulation.