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Agro chems – Chemicals, Company News, World

Sierra is based on ADAMA’s unique formulation technology platform for improved consumer traits and robust efficacy on key broadleaf weeds

ADAMA Ltd. announces the registration of Sierra, its self-produced Saflufenacil-based herbicide formulation, the first off-patent product based on this active ingredient, in Australia.

Sierra, powered by ADAMA’s unique formulation technology platform, provides farmers with a critical resistance management tool for improved knockdown of annual grass and broadleaf weeds in various crop and non-crop situations while maximising efficiency and minimising loss of valuable soil moisture. Sierra’s superior and consistent performance in comparison to existing solutions has been confirmed by more than 100 trials conducted across different conditions.

“This significant milestone is the first global registration of saflufenacil, one of the active ingredients in our ‘Core Leap’ strategy,” said Walter Costa, VP of Marketing and Product Strategy at ADAMA. “The registration in Australia of this important molecule demonstrates our dedication to delivering innovative solutions that meet farmers’ needs and ADAMA’s agility to bring that strategy to life. We are excited to bring this patented, high-performance product to the market. It is part of our commitment to offer a complete range of crop protection solutions to cereals and pulse growers around the globe.”

ADAMA expects further registration approvals for this product to be obtained in the upcoming years in Brazil, Canada, Argentina, South Africa and others.

Sierra is based on ADAMA's unique formulation

Agro chems – Chemicals, Agrotech, Company News, Japan

The companies share a vision of delivering transformative bio-insecticides that promote sustainable agriculture practices worldwide.

Japan based Nihon Nohyaku Co., Ltd. and Boost Biomes Inc. announced a joint development agreement to develop novel bio-insecticides. NICHINO is a global chemicals company, focused on agriculture. Boost is a biotechnology startup company developing microbiome products for agriculture. This program will address the devastating challenges of insect pests.

Under the joint development program, NICHINO and Boost will combine their expertise to develop a novel bio-insecticide. Boost’s proprietary technology platform identifies interactions between microbes, which the company uses to assemble novel, effective and reliable multi-microbial products. The companies share a vision of delivering transformative bio-insecticides that promote sustainable agriculture practices worldwide.

Chemical products have been fairly successful at controlling insect pests, and NICHINO in particular has a historic role in the industry due to new product development. However, biological alternatives to chemical products are an essential market need. NICHINO is now taking a leading role in the industry by working to develop biological alternatives to chemical products. “Addressing crop pests with biological products is the critical need of this century, just as the discovery of chemical products to achieve the same goal was a desperate need of the last century. With NICHINO’s nearly 100 years in the industry, we understand the needs of our customers and are committed to commercializing novel, highly-effective and environmentally-friendly insecticide products,” said Shiro Takahashi, NICHINO’s Senior Executive Officer and Division Manager of Corporate Planning Division.

“It is a real pleasure and exciting to work with established experts at NICHINO. We leveraged internal Boost efforts to jointly design an accelerated path to product discovery. We appreciate the NICHINO vision and leadership in the space,” said Jamie Bacher, CEO of Boost “This is another example of how our platform can address diverse needs in the industry, and how we are ready and able to work with partners to achieve a variety of commercial goals with the theme to reduce the environmental impact of the food and agriculture industries broadly.”

The companies share a vision of delivering

Agri Genomics, Agrotech, Company News, Sustainability, World

Company expects to tap more than 100 billion euros of value in accessible and ag-adjacent markets with estimated peak sales potential of more than 30 billion euros to promote regenerative agricultural practices.

Bayer today announced its Crop Science Division will capitalise on opportunities presented by the shift to regenerative agriculture to grow in adjacent markets in addition to its core business of seeds, traits, crop protection and digital. At its 2023 Innovation Summit, the company identified growth potential in segments like crop fertility, biologicals, biofuels, carbon farming, precision application services as well as digital platforms and marketplaces, all of which are serving the needs of agriculture. Overall, the company expects to access more than 100 billion euros in these adjacent markets annually, in effect doubling the division’s potential market which today stands at more than 100 billion euro for the core portfolio alone. Importantly, by the middle of the next decade, Bayer envisions shaping regenerative agriculture on more than 400 million acres, built on the foundation of its leading agriculture input solutions.

This endeavor, in combination with the division’s leading seeds, traits and crop protection R&D pipeline were showcased in New York, featuring holistic system solutions the company is uniquely positioned to provide, fueling long-term growth of the company as it propels its ambitious growth plan to drive regenerative agriculture.

“We are envisioning an even broader role in agriculture. With the most powerful innovation engine in the industry and leading market positions, Bayer is uniquely set to provide the solutions that farmers need in light of food security and climate change,” said Rodrigo Santos, President of Bayer’s Crop Science Division and Member of the Board of Bayer AG. “We define regenerative agriculture as increasing food production, farm incomes and resilience in a changing climate while renewing nature. Our portfolio will deliver future innovations with regenerative agriculture at the core, and we will explore new market opportunities to further allow farmers to combine productivity, profitability, and sustainability benefits.”

Focus on solutions that drive regenerative agriculture

Farmers around the globe can expect access to industry-leading innovations that not only deliver yield improvements, but which can also regenerate soil and minimize the impact of farming on the climate and broader environment – tailored to the different crops. On the farm of the future, the terabytes of data captured from the field as well as the tons of carbon dioxide sequestered, will be as important to the farmer as the yield that each field produces. Going forward, Bayer will focus its investment on solutions that deliver important pillars of regenerative agriculture. This includes improved productivity, social and economic wellbeing of farmers and communities, conservation of water, mitigation of climate change, improved soil health as well as preservation and restoration of biodiversity.

To this end, Bayer’s core portfolio of crop protection, seeds and traits and digital products is best positioned to grow, and significant advancements are being made annually. The company is investing in its industry-leading pipeline to accelerate the delivery of solutions that growers need. Late-stage transformative technologies are being combined with the annual refresh of the global seed portfolio and the addition of hundreds of new product registrations and formulations every year.

Company expects to tap more than 100

Foodgrains, India, People, Pulses

Parag, with his vast experience as business leader in corporate sector and thought leader in Agri value chain, brings essential subject matter expertise that will prove critical for IPGA.

India Pulses and Grains Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Parag Gadre as Board Advisor for IPGA. His engagement with IPGA is effective 19th June 2023 onwards. 

The time has come to reinvigorate IPGA – India pulses and grain association- as apex body for pulses and grains industry in India with multifaceted futuristic agenda. This encompasses policy advocacy facilitating growth of Agri sector locally and globally, aggregation of fragmented associations and regional bodies, diversification beyond pulses into other grains- for instance millets, dovetailing with government agenda of skill development and modernisation of agri sector, so on and so forth. 

Besides efforts and initiatives of the association this requires Outside-In view with subject matter expertise. Position of Board Advisor brings this to the table. 

Parag, with his vast experience as business leader in corporate sector and thought leader in Agri value chain, brings essential subject matter expertise that will prove critical for IPGA. Parag has previously worked with corporates such as Godrej group, Tata group, Parle Agro, Ruchi soya Ind and – in his last assignment- as CEO ETG group in India. Throughout his tenure he has worked closely with, Government institutions such as ASSOCHAM, FICCI, NAFED, MMTC, PFNDAI, NIN, ICMR, ICCIDD, CFTRI, PM-AASHA Program. He has also been on the managing committee of representative bodies in India ISMA- India salt Manufacturers’ association, PFNDAI – Protein Food and Nutrition development association of India, WQA- Water Quality Association and thus far with India Pulses and Grain Association. 

Parag, with his vast experience as business

Company News, India, Interaction, Start ups

  The two-day event to host 170+ lighthouse FPOs from across the nation.

Samunnati, one of India’s largest agri enterprises, is hosting one of its kind flagship conclaves with 170+ lighthouse FPOs from across the country. The two-day conclave-themed Building a Resilient FPO Ecosystem will be held in Hyderabad between June 23 and 24, 2023. Samunnati believes that collectivization is the bedrock of larger and deeper socio-economic transformation, and this flagship is envisaged to be a unique platform for top-performing FPOs to learn, share and grow together.

The event ‘for the FPOs, and by the FPOs’ aims to create recognition for those making a positive, sustainable, and long-lasting impact on farmers’ livelihoods. The conclave will give a platform to the chosen FPOs to narrate their stories of struggles, success and share their learnings with the rest of the FPO ecosystem at large, inspire them to become thriving commercial enterprises and ultimately benefit the farmers of India.

The conclave will feature carefully curated panel discussions around 4 key themes: “Addressing the ‘access to finance’ paradox”, “Opening FPO mindset to AgTech Innovations”, ‘Access to Markets – Opportunities & New developments’ and ‘Climate Smart Practices & Regenerative Agriculture’.

Eminent Panelists such as S Ramesh – CEO, Nabkisan, Balakrishnan, Vrutti,CEO, Ashish – Chief Strategy Officer, Garuda Aerospace, Ananya Ramakanth, UNESCO, MGIEP, Tushar Devidayal, Devidayal Solar Solutions, Ramanjaneyalu,- Centre for Sustainable Agriculture (CSA) will be joining their respective panels to share valuable insights and thoughts for the benefit of the FPOs and other ecosystem stakeholders. All panels will have equal representation from FPOs who have done well in the themed areas.

In addition to panel discussion eminent speakers like Dr Shaik N Meera Director ICAR-ATARI, C S Reddy, APMAS, Shireesh Joshi, ONDC, Arun Raste, NCDEX will be delivering speeches themed broadly as “Building Resilient FPOs, digitally”.

Tentpole event of Conclave is the Gala evening on 23rd June, where the Chief Guest MR Muthukumar, Group CFO at Olam Group Limited and CEO – Operations at Olam Agri, Singapore will address the audience around the theme Making FPOs Sustainable and Profitable. Following the same the ‘State of Sector Report 2023 – Farmer Producer Organisation in India’ published by NAFPO will be launched. Anish Kumar, Managing Director, Transforming Rural India Foundation, will dive deep into Highlights & Key Implications for the year ahead.

Speaking at the conclave attended by important value chain stakeholders in addition to policymakers, government, industry experts, and ecosystem players including startups, Anil Kumar SG, Founder & CEO, Samunnati said “This is first of its kind congregation of top performing FPOs in the country who are the torchbearers for the entire ecosystem. The idea is to use this congregation as a platform to discuss and exchange ideas that made them successful and take them far and wide for the benefit of the entire ecosystem. This will be a great enabler for the nascent FPOs in Agri-ecosystem in the country.”

The conclave will be hosted at Kanha Shantivanam, Hyderabad which in itself is unique in many ways, including the fact that it is a worldwide headquarters of Heartfulness Foundation, set in a sprawling 1000+ Acre green campus.

  The two-day event to host 170+

AgroPolicy, Floriculture, Sustainability

Lavender is a multi-dimensional crop and the agro-climatic conditions of the region are one of the best in the country

Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhary, Director of Agriculture Kashmir inaugurated Lavender Festival at Floriculture Farm Sirhama, Anantnag, according to the local media.

Speaking on the occasion he highlighted the economic importance of the Lavender crop and said that there is a huge potential to grab in this sector.

He also said that the department is introducing new interventions for strengthening the crop. The cultivation of Lavender on commercial lines and the participation of educated youth in this allied wing of agriculture could help achieve the socio-economic transformation of the farming community.

Iqbal reiterated the Department’s commitment to introduce and promote Lavender in newer areas so that more and more people from the farming community could adopt this under-integrated farming concept.

Director said that Lavender is a multi-dimensional crop and the agro-climatic conditions of the region are one of the best in the country, therefore the Department is working on a long-term plan for the cultivation and marketing of this flower.

He said that under HADP special attention has been paid to the promotion of lavender in the region and different projects have been approved for the development of this crop.

He also said that Kashmir being one of the best tourist destinations in the country has immense opportunities for the marketing of ornamental plants like Lavender, therefore, the Department is endeavouring to attract more and more farmers towards the cultivation of ornamental and medicinal plants.

Lavender is a multi-dimensional crop and the

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, Supply Chain

Over 1.22 Crore farmers benefit with MSP outflow of over Rs. 1,71,000 Crores during ongoing paddy procurement operations

Paddy procurement by the Government of India during the Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2022-23 has progressed smoothly. More than 830 Lakh Metric Ton (LMT) paddy has been procured for Central Pool up to 19.06.2023 under Minimum Support Price (MSP) operations. Over 1.22 crore farmers have so far benefited from the ongoing paddy procurement operations of KMS 2022-23 with an MSP outflow of Rs. 1,71,000 crores transferred directly into their accounts.

The Government has ensured that all arrangements are in place for hassle-free procurement operations. Rice delivery against the procured paddy is also in progress and against the procurement of 830 LMT paddy (558 LMT in terms of Rice), around 401 LMT rice has been received in the Central Pool up to 19.06.2023 with another 150 LMT yet to be received.

Wheat procurement during the ongoing Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2023-24 has also progressed smoothly. The progressive procurement of wheat in the current season up to 19.06.2023 is 262 LMT which is well above last year’s total procurement of 188 LMT by 74 LMT. About 21.29 Lakh farmers have already benefited from the ongoing wheat procurement operations with an MSP outflow of about Rs. 55,680 crores. Major contribution in the procurement has come from three procuring states of Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Haryana with procurement of 121.27 LMT, 70.98 LMT and 63.17 LMT respectively.

The MSP payment to the farmers this year for the procurement of wheat and paddy combined is Rs. 2,26,829 crore against last year’s total payment of Rs. 2,05,896 crore.

With the current procurement of wheat and rice, adequate food grains stock in Government granaries is maintained. The combined stock position of wheat and rice has reached 570 LMT which puts the country in a comfortable position to meet its requirements of food grains.

Over 1.22 Crore farmers benefit with MSP

Agro chems – Chemicals, Agro chems – Pesticides, Agrotech, Company News, India


Novlect™ contains Rinskor® active which is the latest technology that will deter resistance development and controls major weeds such as Leptochloa and Cyperus.

Corteva Agriscience®, a global pure-play agriculture company, has launched Novlect™ an herbicide for controlling wide range of broadleaf, grassy weeds, and hard-to-kill species of weeds in rice fields.

Novlect™ rice herbicide’s unique combination of Rinskor® active has proven very beneficial in effective weed management including Direct Seeded Rice (DSR). It has a favourable toxicology and ecotoxicology profile which benefits soil health and the environment. Its advanced formulation allows for easy handling, mixing, and application, making Novlect™ a distinctive product that performs effectively across variable weather conditions and water management environments. The product effectively controls weeds that are resistant to ALS (Acetolactate synthase), ACCase (Acetyl- coenzyme A carboxylase), and HPPD (Hydroxyphenylpyruvate dioxygenase) HPPD inhibitor herbicides as well.

Speaking on the company’s commitment to bring sustainable and innovative agricultural products to India, Ravinder Balain, President – South Asia, Corteva Agriscience® said, “Farmers are looking for modern solutions to address their challenges and improve productivity. It has been our endeavour to provide advanced crop protection technologies that will help farmers meet this goal. Novlect™ is our latest technology for effective management of crop productivity, hindering weed and providing farmers with long-term, eco-friendly control in rice cultivation”.

Highlighting the challenges in weed management in DSR, Dr P Murali Arthanari, a renowned Weed Scientist from TNAU, Coimbatore said, “Herbicide resistance is one of the biggest issues faced by Indian farmers who grow rice. Novlect™ which contains Rinskor® active is the latest technology that will deter resistance development and controls major weeds, including the tough ones like Leptochloa and Cyperus very effectively.”

Corteva Agriscience® is committed to helping farmers adopt sustainable and holistic agronomic practices. With innovation at its core, Corteva® believes in enriching the lives of farmers ensuring progress for generations to come. Corteva creates solutions that deliver high-quality yields and long-term sustainability for farmers’ prosperity.

Novlect™ contains Rinskor® active which is the

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, Pulses, Sustainability

She also called for protecting the returns of farmers, who are already growing millet

Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister directed National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) to sensitise farmers to shift towards more remunerative but less water-guzzling crops, especially millets, pulses and oilseeds.

With the production and marketing of Shree Anna being a national priority in the International Year of Millets 2023, Sitharaman told Nabard to encourage farmers to enhance the area covered under millets.

She also called for protecting the returns of farmers, who are already growing millets.

At a review meeting of Nabard, the FM also advised the institution to work towards ensuring efficiency and outcomes at the ground level with improvement in rural income as the top priority, as mentioned in Nabard’s statement.

Sitharaman said that improving the digital capabilities of rural financial institutions, including regional rural banks (RRBs), be facilitated on a priority basis for augmenting financial inclusion.

“NABARD should take steps to augment rural credit by correcting regional imbalances for better productivity in rural areas, including in the non-farm sector,” she added.

She told Nabard to work towards rural income generation as a top priority.

The FM also chaired another meeting of the consultative committee attached to the finance ministry on ‘Financial Inclusion: Progress and prospects’, in Delhi.

There, Sitharaman suggested identifying credit-deficient districts in each state and carrying out special credit outreach camps in those districts.

She also called for protecting the returns

AgroPolicy, Animal Health, Live Stock

The two sides discussed the potential bilateral cooperation to strengthen livestock health management system, genetic upgradation of livestock, biosecurity measures, capacity building

Parshottam Rupala, Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, held a bilateral meeting with Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food.

The two sides discussed the potential bilateral cooperation to strengthen livestock health management system, genetic upgradation of livestock, biosecurity measures, capacity building etc. Both sides felt that there is much to learn from each other in the related fields.

Exchanging information and expertise will help build the knowledge and capability of each other’s animal husbandry sector, which will have mutual benefits for both countries.

Both the dignitaries have discussed various ideas to further strengthen the close and special unique India- Canadian friendship.

In 2022, India was the ninth-largest trading partner of Canada. It was a noteworthy year for trade relations between the two countries, with bilateral trade in goods reaching an impressive value of approximately $8.2 billion. This represents a remarkable growth rate of around 25 per cent compared to the trade volume of 2021.

In FY 2022-23, bilateral trade in goods reached US$6.9 billion, with Indian exports amounting to $3.48 billion. Canadian exports to India amounted to $3.42 billion, during the period.

The two sides discussed the potential bilateral

Agro chems – Fertilizers, AgroPolicy, Company News, India, People

Prior to NFL, he was serving as CMD of Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL), a PSU under the Departments of Fertilizers.

The Department of Fertilizer, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India has appointed U. Saravanan as Chairman cum Managing Director of National Fertilizers Limited with effect from June 16, 2023. Prior to this, he was serving as CMD of Madras Fertilizers Limited (MFL), also a PSU under the Departments of Fertilizers and also held additional charge as Director (Technical) of another fertilizer PSU, FACT Limited, Cochin for more than a year. He was also a board member of Indian Potash Limited and Fortune Biotech.

Saravanan is a Chemical Engineer from Anna University and MBA from University of Madras. Saravanan has a wide experience spanning over 33 years covering both oil refinery and fertilizer industries. He is a Life member of Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers.

He has completed graduate training on Process Design conducted by UOP at Chicago, USA. He has also worked in Project Team for pre-commissioning and commissioning activities of 0.6 MMTPA of Olefin Project at Rayong, Thailand under Toyo Engineering, Japan.

 “As CMD of MFL, Saravanan is credited for turning around the company into a profit making one,” NFL mentioned in an official statement.

Prior to NFL, he was serving as

Acquaculture, Animal Health, Company News, World

The hatchery trial facilities will serve as a hub for research and development activities

BioMar Group announced the expansion of the marine hatchery trial facilities at their Aquaculture Technology Centre (ATC) Hirtshals in Denmark. The investment will allow for an expansion into a new, larger facility with the capability of performing trials in semi-industrial conditions.

The investment in this state-of-the-art facility follows the continued success of the LARVIVA hatchery feeds across the main hatchery markets, together with the two capacity expansions at the production facility in France to cover the market demand. The decision further reinforces BioMar’s commitment to driving innovation and meeting the evolving needs of hatcheries across the globe.

Henrik Aarestrup, VP LATAM, Shrimp & Hatchery at BioMar said, “We believe that this investment will unlock potential for growth in new markets and new species. This will bring innovations, further solidifying our position as a leading provider of premium-quality hatchery feeds. The expansion of the ATC Hirtshals facility aligns with BioMar’s strategic plan for the hatchery segment, which is a key pillar for the development of marine fish and shrimp feeds.”

The hatchery trial facilities will serve as a hub for research and development activities, with the addition of six multinational R&D staff to the team of experts in marine hatchery operations. It will include units dedicated to larval rearing as well as live feed production, allowing for extensive research and testing of hatchery feeds for several marine species.

Simon Wadsworth, Global R&D Director at BioMar said, “We are commissioning advanced larval research facilities, to ensure the continued high performance of LARVIVA, as well as developing further products for this highly specialised global market. The core research team has also been strengthened by leading larval-rearing expertise from the Mediterranean region. The new facility will significantly strengthen our research capacity in this dynamic segment.” 

The inauguration of the expanded ATC Hirtshals facility is expected to take place in September.

The hatchery trial facilities will serve as

Agro Universities, AgroPolicy, Agrotech, India, R&D

The collaboration would focus on research related to value chains, seed systems, sustainable diversification, and water-budget integration in drought-prone regions of Bihar.

The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Topics (ICRISAT) is collaborating with the Government of Bihar to provide scientific support for the implementation of Bihar’s 4th Krishi (agricultural) Road Map. The plan aims to enhance the sustainability and profitability of crop production in the state, which encompasses diverse agro-climatic zones and which experiences floods and droughts.

Dr Mangala Rai, Agriculture Advisor to the Chief Minister of Bihar chaired a meeting in which representatives from ICRISAT, Bihar’s Department of Agriculture, allied departments, and universities came together to develop an action plan for the roadmap.

Deputy Director General of Research at ICRISAT Dr Arvind Kumar said the Institute was privileged to be part of the 4th Krishi Road Map and the collaboration would encompass cutting-edge research in molecular biology, crop improvement, and millet research, bolstered by innovative technologies and approaches such as gene editing, speed breeding, and landscape-based cultivation methods.

“The partnership will also focus on research related to value chains, seed systems, sustainable diversification, and water-budget integration in drought-prone regions of Bihar emphasizing the concept of One Health – encompassing feed and fodder research and breeding,” said Dr Kumar.

Dr Jacqueline Hughes, Director General of ICRISAT, applauded the collaboration and said ICRISAT was delighted to support the 4th Krishi roadmap in fortifying Bihar’s agricultural sector.

“This signifies a remarkable moment for transformative progress in Bihar. Through our collaboration, we can harness the power of cutting-edge research, innovative solutions, and evidence-based strategies to catalyse sustainable agricultural development in the state.

“Bihar’s agriculture roadmap places a strong emphasis on capacity building and skill development for the next generation of researchers from agricultural universities, and I am encouraged that it is committed to inclusive development, recognising the importance of gender and youth empowerment.

“By joining forces, we are poised to unlock the full potential of Bihar’s agricultural landscape, fostering resilience, productivity, and prosperity for the farming community, and nurturing a vibrant rural economy for enhanced food sovereignty, livelihoods, and social well-being,” said Dr Hughes.

The collaboration would focus on research related

AgroPolicy, Horticulture, India

During the 5 days’ workshop review of all relevant ISPMs, Pre-harvest Integrated Plant Health Management for mango pest and NPPO case studies will be discussed.

Workshop on Systems Approach for Management of Fruits Flies on Mango jointly being organised by Directorate of Plant Protection and Quarantine, DA&FW, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Asia pacific Plant Protection Commission (APPPC-FAO) from 19-23 June at Mumbai.

The participants from the Bangladesh, Indonesia, Lao, Malaysia, Nepal, Philippines, Samoa, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam, Bhutan has attended the workshop physically and remaining countries attending virtually. During the 05 days’ workshop, the deliberations on Systems approach for management of Fruit fly in Mango, review of all relevant ISPMs, Pre-harvest Integrated Plant Health Management for mango pest and NPPO case studies will be discussed and visit to treatment facility &mango orchard will also be done in the said workshop.

The Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmer Welfare, GOI, Shobha Karandlaje inaugurated the workshop in the presence of Ashish Kumar Shrivastav, Joint Secretary (PP), Department of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, Dr Yubak Dhoj G.C., Executive Secretary, APPPC Secretariat, Dr S.N. Sushil, Director, ICAR-NBAIR, MoA &FW and Dr J.P. Singh, PPA, DPPQS. In the inaugural speech, Minister, Shobha Karandlaje has emphasised on the production of pest free as well as residue free fruits and vegetables for getting market worldwide so that farmer’s income can be increased.

Ashish Kumar Shrivastava, Joint Secretary (PP) has briefed on International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC), APPPC and their role in Phytosanitary mitigation for safe transboundary movement of commodity. He shared his experiences on implementation of Systems Approach for mango in India. In this aspect, he further emphasised on development of Systems approach for all the important Agricultural commodities by farm registration/ orchard registration with State Agriculture Department, application of Integrated Pest Management at farmer level, regular monitoring of pest and timely management of pest so that even smaller farmer and marginal farmer can also produce export quality produce and stringent treatment can be avoided. Dr S.N Sushil, Director, ICAR-NBAIR has briefed successful implementation of Systems approach in India in line with International Standard for Phytosanitary measures specially recalled Internationally recognised Systems approach of Grapenet.

Dr J.P. Singh, Plant Protection Adviser, DPPQ&S& Chairman, APPPC IPM Standing Committee, in his welcome address shared the journey of Systems Approach implementation in India through farmers registration, adoption of Good Agricultural Practices by the farmers, pest monitoring, processing attack house and phytosanitary treatment for pest free global trade. Dr Yubak Dhoj, Executive Secretary, APPPC secretariat, said that this capacity development programme will provide the practical measure for managing of fruit fly during transboundary movement of agriproduct at international level. Tarun Bajaj, Director, APEDA explain the role of APEDA in Export of Agriculture commodity and India has exported around 60 million dollars of Fresh Mango.

During the 5 days’ workshop review of