Need to raise fruit exports, focus on quality and shelf life to boost farmers' income: Agri minister

Need to raise fruit exports, focus on quality and shelf life to boost farmers' income: Agri minister https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72689 India must expand fruit and vegetable exports by strengthening quality control, shelf life, logistics, processing infrastructure and post-harvest systems so horticulture can move from production-centric farming to an integrated value chain reaching global markets. The focus is on premium-quality production, compliance with international export standards, zero rejection, and improved market access through modern technology, pack houses, practical export SOPs and stronger participation by FPOs, FPCs and self-help groups. A time-bound task force, clean plant material support, shelf-life research, orchard rejuvenation and export infrastructure are part of this policy direction. en-us Thu, 07 May 2026 20:16:03 +0530 Thu, 07 May 2026 20:16:03 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator Need to raise fruit exports, focus on quality and shelf life to boost farmers' income: Agri minister https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72689 India must expand fruit and vegetable exports by strengthening quality control, shelf life, logistics, processing infrastructure and post-harvest systems so horticulture can move from production-centric farming to an integrated value chain reaching global markets. The focus is on premium-quality production, compliance with international export standards, zero rejection, and improved market access through modern technology, pack houses, practical export SOPs and stronger participation by FPOs, FPCs and self-help groups. A time-bound task force, clean plant material support, shelf-life research, orchard rejuvenation and export infrastructure are part of this policy direction. News - Thu, 07 May 2026 20:16:03 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72689