For years, many feared Nanjangud’s famed Rasabale banana was headed for extinction. Ravaged by Panama wilt disease, Karnataka’s prized GI-tagged fruit had shrunk to just 13 acres of cultivation, forcing farmers to abandon a crop once synonymous with the region’s identity.Now, signs of revival are emerging. Earlier this year, a 500kg consignment of Rasabale was…
Silchar: Cachar’s pineapple sellers received a boost in its bid to access wider national and export markets after farmers, exporters, agri-entrepreneurs and institutional buyers from across the country participated in a buyer-seller meet organised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in collaboration with the Cachar district administration on Thursday.State minister…
Varanasi: In a major boost to Uttar Pradesh’s export ambitions and Varanasi’s growing footprint in global markets, a 40-metric tonne consignment of Banaras-made biscuits has been exported to Oman for the first time.Manufactured at the Karkhiyan Food Park in Varanasi, the shipment marks the entry of Banarasi biscuits into the Omani market following their successful…
Patna: Riding on the successful export of Bihar’s premium mango varieties to international markets this season, agriculture minister Vijay Kumar Sinha on Friday inaugurated the three-day Aam Mahotsav-2026 in Patna and highlighted the growing potential of horticulture as a profitable avenue for farmers.The festival is being held at the Bihar Agricultural Management & Extension Training…
Guwahati: The celebrated GI-tagged Tezpur litchi (Litchi chinensis), grown on the fertile alluvial soil and moist subtropical climate of Sonitpur district, has taken a giant leap into global markets.Renowned for its exceptional sweetness, juicy pulp, small seeds, tart-sweet flavour, and bright red colour, Tezpur litchi is one of Assam’s most prized horticultural products.The Agricultural and…
Gandhinagar: The state govt said on Sunday that modern treatment techniques like hot water treatment and hydro-cooling have boosted exports of Gujarat’s Kesar mangoes, as these methods eliminate fruit flies and diseases, extending the shelf life of the fruits.An official statement said mangoes are exported only after being sourced from orchards certified by the Agricultural…
