A team of potato farmers from Nagaland participated in India International Potato Expo 2010 held recently at Pusa in New Delhi. According to an official release, the expo mainly focused on the topics such as the role of research and development for sustainable use of new technology, selection of quality seeds for better yield in potato and global scenario of food security and role of potato production and business development.The state team also visited exhibition stalls made by various state governments and reputed companies in the country.The exposure tour was sponsored by State ATMA and Agriculture department.
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Indian beef is buffalo meat, says Malaysian minister
Alor Setar (Malaysia) Jul 19 (Bernama) Beef imported from India is actually buffalo meat, Agriculture and Agro-based Industry Minister Noh Omar has clarified.He said the 'Indian beef', referred to as "daging kotak" in Malaysia was cheaper than local beef and was preferred by the people.People should not be confused over the use of the term 'Indian beef' as India has laws banning the slaughter of cows, he told reporters after the ministry's monthly assembly at the headquarters of the Muda Agriculture Development Authority (Mada) here.Noh said Malaysia imported about 80,000 tonnes of meat from India annually.
