Discusses various initiatives to increase cooperation in the dairy sector through R&D, genetic improvement, and trade and investment
Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Parshottam Rupala recently visited Brazil from May 16-20, 2022 on invitation from the Marcos Montes Cordeiro, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Supply, Brazil and led a delegation of experts from animal husbandry and dairying sector and representatives of the private sector.
Rupala held discussions with his Brazilian counterpart and both Ministers agreed to further strengthen the mutually beneficial ties.
Rupala held meetings with Presidents of the Brazilian Association of Zebu Breeders (ABCZ), the Mayor of Uberaba, the Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA), and the Brazilian Cooperatives Organization (OCB) and discussed ways to increase cooperation in the dairy sector through R&D, genetic improvement, and trade and investment.
Rupala visited the facilities of UPL, an Indian multinational company that manufactures and markets agrochemicals and also offers crop protection solutions. During the visit, the minister was accompanied by Dr B Arun Prasad, Director, Central Frozen Semen Production and Training Institute and Dr Neelesh Nayee, Senior Manager, Animal Breeding, National Dairy Development Board among other members of the delegation.
