New Delhi, July 25 -- A day after India and the UK signed a historic free trade agreement (FTA), Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that it will be a "boon" for Indian agriculture and farmers.

He also extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I extend my greetings to PM Modi because of the comprehensive economic and trade agreement between India and the UK. It will be a boon for Indian agriculture and farmers"

The senior BJP leader noted that India is a surplus nation that exports agricultural products worth Rs 8500 crores to the UK, and agricultural products worth Rs 3200 crores are imported from the UK. "When exports are higher, it means we are in a beneficial position..."

"In this agreement, no leniency ha...