Tag: #Fruit

Fruits & Veggies

3% fruit and vegetables samples tested by FSSAI had pesticide residues above permitted limits during 2023-26

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan tells Lok Sabha that over 70,000 samples were tested ‘Monitoring of Pesticide Residues at National Level’ (MPRNL) project from 23 states and union territories

11 Aug 2026 The Hindu - Business Line

Fruits & Veggies

Sweet Success: Saharanpur Farmer Sells 1 Kg Of Rare Miyazaki Mango For A Record ₹2.11 Lakh

A farmer from Saharanpur sold four Japanese Miyazaki mangoes weighing one kilogram for ₹2.11 lakh, creating a record agricultural transaction. Farmer Sandeep Chaudhary sold the premium fruit to businessman Praveen Gupta, who bought it as a gift for his ailing mother. The rare mango variety is known...

31 Jul 2026 The Free Press Journal

Agriculture

National Mango Day 2026: Why Mangoes Are More Than Just A Summer Fruit

Observed every year on 22 July, National Mango Day celebrates India's favourite fruit and its deep connection with the country's history, culture and agriculture. From supporting millions of farmers to inspiring countless regional delicacies, the King of Fruits remains an integral part of Indian lif...

22 Jul 2026 Www.newspointapp.com

Fruits & Veggies

‘A season on the cart’: Why these Indian summer fruits are suddenly going viral

Explore India’s vibrant summer produce beyond mangoes, from jamun and phalsa to kokum, tadgola, and kachri, and discover the seasonal treasures found in weekly bazaars.

20 Jul 2026 The Indian Express

Agriculture

From Army to Agriculture: 61-Year-Old Makes Rs 4 Lakh Growing Dragon Fruit

After retiring from the Indian Army and Odisha Police, 61-year-old Pratap Chandra Roul turned an 8,500 sq ft plot into a thriving organic dragon fruit farm. By adopting innovative farming techniques and selling both fruits and saplings, he now earns up to Rs 4 lakh annually. His inspiring journey hi...

20 Jul 2026 Www.newspointapp.com