Amaravati, March 11 (IANS) The government of Andhra Pradesh has asked aqua farmers in the state not to panic about the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on aquaculture sector.State Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Fisheries Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu has advised shrimp farmers not to resort to panic harvesting for fear of impact on seafood exports in view of the conflict in the Gulf region.He held a video conference with Andhra Pradesh State Aquaculture Development Authority…
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Washington, Feb 11 (IANS) A Republican congressman from Louisiana has raised alarm over the potential impact of the new US–India trade framework on American shrimpers, warning that lower tariffs on Indian seafood could harm the domestic wild-caught industry.In a February 3 letter to President Donald Trump, Congressman Clay Higgins said he supports efforts to rebalance trade but voiced concern about consequences for Gulf Coast fishermen.“While I commend your leadership in securing the framewo…
Bhubaneswar, Feb 5 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Thursday, hailed the new India–US trade deal, emphasising that it would give a major boost to the state’s economy by expanding exports of handloom products, seafood, and rare earth minerals. Highlighting the prospects of Odisha in the handloom sector, CM Majhi on his official X account said, “Whether it is Odisha’s handloom or modern ready-made garments, Odisha’s craftsmanship will now reach markets across the world due to …