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Potato farming is done by farmers in Rabi season and farmers earn a lot of profit from it. As we all know, the time for harvesting Kharif crops has come. The produce produced from the fertile soil of UP is continuously gaining popularity in foreign countries. The demand for potatoes grown here is reaching across the seven seas. For the first time, potatoes from UP have been exported to Gunaya, America. Farmers also need the advice of experts to do farming with their understanding and wisdom.

The dominance of potatoes in Uttar Pradesh extends even to foreign countries. In fact, for the first time, potatoes from UP have been sent to America, located thousands of kilometers away. UP's potatoes are famous in foreign countries also. According to media reports, 29 metric tons of potatoes were sent to Guyana, USA with the help of Farmer Group (FPO). Let us tell you that along with this, the Yogi government's dream of doubling the income of farmers is also coming true.

Potato exports will now cross the seven seas

The Deputy General Manager of Varanasi's Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) says that potatoes have been commercially exported to the US city of Guyana for the first time. He has told that the exported potatoes were purchased from FPO of Aligarh and packed in cold storage. 29 metric tons of potatoes will reach Guyana via sea route.

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Campaign to open Agriculture Export Center in Aligarh

Let us tell you that in this series, farmers of Aligarh are becoming entrepreneurs as well as exporters. Keeping in view the production of potatoes in Aligarh, the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority is preparing to open an agricultural export center in Aligarh. Let us tell you that if the Agriculture Export Center opens in Aligarh district, thousands of people around the district will also get employment opportunities.

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Yogi government is trying to double the income of farmers

The Yogi government of Uttar Pradesh is trying to double farmers' income by eliminating middlemen. In this series, farmers are being made exporters through FPO. Yogi government in the state is focusing on encouraging FPOs and farmer groups towards international trade. Farmers should grow good incomes by exporting crops to foreign countries. Farmers should not depend only on traditional crops.

The first consignment of cashew exported from India to Bangladesh is also very important because it shows the women power of the state. Because the cashew taken for export is quality cashew obtained from Passion Gourmet, which is run by a progressive woman entrepreneur. With the help of Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), Odisha has achieved a major success in the field of cashew export. For the first time, the state has sent a consignment of cashew to Bangladesh.

APEDA has played an important role in exporting cashew from Odisha. The first consignment of cashews sent from Odisha to Bangladesh consists of premium quality cashews, amounting to 2 metric tonnes. It has been exported by West Bengal based exporter Paff Global Private Limited. It is believed that this important step will not only strengthen the economic relations between the two countries but will also prove helpful in opening new avenues for the agriculture sector in Odisha.

The first batch of cashew shows women power.

The first consignment of cashew nuts sent to Bangladesh is also important. Because it shows the women power of the state. The cashew taken for export is quality cashew from Passion Gourmet, which is run by a progressive woman entrepreneur. Let us inform you that this initiative will encourage women led businesses in the state and improve their economic condition. This will lead to progress for women of the state. To mark the occasion, APEDA, in collaboration with the Government of Odisha, has organized an export-oriented capacity development program to celebrate National Cashew Day.

An exercise to create the best export link from India.

Let us tell you that this program has been designed in such a way that farmer producer organizations and farmer producer companies can be encouraged to venture into the field of agricultural export. The objective is to make them better exporters and eliminate middlemen from the chain. So that the income of farmers can be increased. The shipment sent to Bangladesh was flagged off in the presence of APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev and other officials of the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Empowerment, Government.

Congratulations on the first consignment of cashew being exported from Odisha.

According to the local website of Odisha, APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev in his address expressed happiness on Cashew Day and said that the export of cashew from all over India is increasing and also appreciated it. Also, he congratulated for the export of cashew nuts from Odisha. Principal Secretary of Agriculture Department, Arabinda Padhi has discussed in detail about the various possibilities and production power of the state. Principal Secretary of Agriculture Department, Arabinda Padhi has discussed in detail about the various possibilities and production power of the state. Principal Secretary of MSME Department, Saswat Mishra has discussed the huge opportunities and possibilities available for the pace of exports from Odisha. He discussed the various facilities provided to the entrepreneurs through Common Facility Centers at various places in the state. He has appreciated the efforts being made by APEDA and other facilitating agencies for this achievement.

Preparation to send cashew nuts to other countries also.

Expressing his excitement about this remarkable achievement, Subrata Ghosh, Managing Director, Paaf Global Private Limited, said, “This successful shipment not only represents a significant milestone for the cashew industry in Odisha, but it also shows the potential for development and cooperation in the agricultural sector between India and Bangladesh. Also said that now a plan is being prepared to send cashew consignment from Odisha to some other countries including Bahrain and Qatar.