The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (Apeda) is projecting a 10-15% rise in agricultural exports for the 2021-22 fiscal year, building on a 24% increase to nearly $20 billion in the previous year. The rise was driven by exports of bovine meat, dairy products, nutri cereals, processed food, fresh fruits, vegetables, wheat, and non-basmati rice. Despite a drop in aromatic rice shipments, the surge was aided by higher global prices for certain products and increased demand for Indian goods. The government's support and efforts to maintain exports despite lockdowns also contributed to the growth.