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IFPRI will provide policy analytics and support to NITI in mutually identified areas within the broader realm of food systems transformation, initially focusing on agriculture, rural development, trade, and climate change policies in India.

The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) and the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) signed a Statement of Intent (SoI), aiming to fortify policy and program frameworks contributing to India’s developmental objectives.

The five-year SoI grants IFPRI a broad mandate to support NITI’s Agriculture Vertical in crucial areas. The SoI activities include developing and tracking Rural Transformation Indicators, supporting the design and evaluation of flagship programs, providing policy analytical tools, and generating evidence on India’s agri-food trade in regional and global contexts. To ensure sustainable and inclusive agricultural and rural transformation, NITI Aayog has been actively guiding India’s development programs through periodic monitoring and evaluation with a specific focus on agriculture.

IFPRI will provide policy analytics and support to NITI in mutually identified areas within the broader realm of food systems transformation, initially focusing on agriculture, rural development, trade, and climate change policies in India.

Dr Johan Swinnen, IFPRI Director General and Managing Director, Systems Transformation, CGIAR, after the signing of the Intent said, “Through this SoI, we plan to engage on a wider range of issues related to ‘Systems Transformation’, building a multi-disciplinary approach towards ensuring a sustainable food system for the country.” He also added that the SoI will serve as “a platform to share a vast array of knowledge and experiences from IFPRI and CGIAR’s global partnerships with various think tanks, research institutes and centers of excellence.”

The Chief Guest, Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, on the occasion said, “In India’s development trajectory, agriculture will play a central role. Increasing productivity of agriculture, coupled with a shift towards natural and soil-friendly practices, is crucial. Strong rural demand support manufacturing and economic revival and is critical for India’s transformation over the next 25 years. IFPRI’s hallmark is addressing important issues with methodological rigor. Tackling challenges in agriculture, climate change, and trade is a shared responsibility for meaningful cooperation.”

Prof. Ramesh Chand, Member, NITI Aayog, while attending the event stated, “I feel this SOI will lead to collaborative work between NITI Aayog and IFPRI that can generate new insights into the role of agriculture in shaping economic development in India and other emerging economies.”

IFPRI will provide policy analytics and support

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, India, Trade

Bidders allowed to bid for any quantity of rice from 1 to 2000 MT during e-auctions.

In order to increase the availability of wheat and rice in the open market to ameliorate inflationary trends in wheat and rice prices, Food Corporation of India, as per the directions of Govt. of India is offloading wheat and rice in the market through weekly e-auctions. Current phase of offloading of wheat in the open market started from 28.06.2023.

Wheat

Government of India has allocated 101.5 LMT wheat for offloading under OMSS (D). Reserve price for the FAQ wheat and URS wheat has been kept as Rs. 2150/ Qtl and Rs. 2125/Qtl respectively. Till 14.12.23, total 25 e-auctions have been conducted wherein 48.12 LMT wheat has been sold in the open market.

In addition to the above, Govt. of India is also providing wheat to the Semi-government/Cooperative agencies like NAFED/NCCF/Kendriya Bhandar/MSCMFL at Rs. 21.50/Kg for converting into atta and selling to general public at an MRP not exceeding Rs. 27.50/Kg. Till 14.12.23, 86084 MT wheat has been lifted by these agencies.

Rice

Good procurement and stock of rice with FCI will be utilized to cater to the PDS requirement as well as for market intervention. For rice, GOI allocated 25 LMT under OMSS (D) with a reserve price of Rs. 3100/Qtl. Through e-auctions, rice is offered at Rs. 2900/Qtl, with a Rs. 200/Qtl differential cost covered by the Price Stabilization Fund.

Remarkably, 1.19 LMT of rice has been sold in the open market to private traders and bulk buyers as of 14.12.23, a substantial increase compared to previous years. FCI Regional Offices actively promoted this initiative through extensive advertising.

Regular advertisement is being done to ensure that benefits of the OMSS (D) policy can be availed by the general public. All traders and any business person involved in Rice trading and processing can participate for such e-auctions after registering with FCI/m- junction portal.

However, to encourage greater participation, bidders are now allowed to bid for any quantity of rice from 1 to 2000 MT. The rice offered under the Central pool is of excellent quality, and traders are invited to actively engage in e-auctions to ensure easy and affordable availability for consumers in the market.

Bidders allowed to bid for any quantity

Agribusiness, Agrotech, Collaborations, Company News, Digital Technologies, India, Start ups

ICL is fostering the development of AI applications is through investments in AI AgTech startups via its Food and AgriTech accelerator Planet Startup Hub.

ICL Group is a renowned specialty minerals producer and supplier, and also a leading manufacturer of sustainable next gen fertilizers. The company has more than 12,500 employees located at its plants and research centers around the world and commits significant resources to innovation at every level. This commitment to R& D extends to the development of AI applications in AgriTech.  One of the ways ICL is fostering the development of AI applications is through investments in AI AgTech startups via its Food and AgriTech accelerator Planet Startup Hub.

ICL Growing Solutions, the agriculture division of ICL, is collaborating with Agrematch, one of the world’s most innovative AI agriculture startups, in a new strategic partnership. Agrematch was founded in 2017 and is located in Rehovot, Israel, close to the prestigious Weizmann Institute and ICL’s own research facilities.

The shared goal of the partnership is to harness artificial intelligence to discover crop nutrition solutions that can impact crop yields and plant health at every level. The combined resources, scientific and commercial knowledge, and research capabilities of ICL and Agrematch can significantly accelerate innovation in the field of plant nutrition.

AI4AI: A Revolutionary Platform for AI in Agriculture

At the heart of Agrematch’s drive to discover active ingredients for plant nutrition is its revolutionary proprietary platform AI4AI – Artificial Intelligence for Active Ingredients. The AI4AI platform meets a critical need for affordable innovation in a field that is operating well below its true potential.

Currently, companies are challenged by the high costs of new product development and unfavorable time-to-market realities, as well as complex regulatory requirements. AI4AI has the potential to slash costs, streamline processes, and enable a new generation of vital crop nutrient products.

Eyal Ben-Chanoch, CEO of Agrematch offers some valuable insights into the AI4AI platform’s breakthrough capabilities.

“We are excited to partner with ICL and explore new solutions for plant nutrition. Using data science, and especially AI, has helped us to dramatically alter the discovery process, by eliminating both its sequential nature and the barriers that make the classical high-throughput screening methods costly, risky, and time-consuming. Our AI4AI platform was designed and built to discover new functional compounds that meet defined specifications.”

Dr Elinor Erez, VP of R&D for ICL Growing Solutions explains the strategic importance of the collaboration between ICL and Agrematch:

“This collaboration will focus on developing novel biostimulants products that provide superior results for plants. It supports our strategy to continue investing in the ag-biologicals market, which we see as highly complementary to – and aligning with – our existing agriculture business and the future of our specialty crop nutrition portfolios.

“ICL brings a huge contribution to this strategic collaboration, as this promising start-up will enjoy access to the global crop nutrition market, regulatory insights, agronomic aspects, and development, along with the best-in-class group of R&D scientists and agronomists. Following an extensive evaluation of Agrematch’s technological capabilities, we are excited to collaborate with them to deliver novel ag-biological products to the global market.”

ICL is fostering the development of AI

Company News, Dairy, India

This initiative has been taken in a bid to capitalise on the growing demand for milk and dairy products in the state of Uttar Pradesh

Gyan Dairy, one of the leading fresh milk and dairy products manufacturers and a unit of CP Milk & Products Limited, has increased its milk production capacity to 15 lakh litres per day from 11 lakh litres per day. This initiative has been taken in a bid to capitalise on the growing demand for milk and dairy products in the state of Uttar Pradesh, which is further bolstered by the conducive business-friendly policies of the state government.

The company has set up a state-of-the-art plant in GIDA Phase II, in Gorakhpur with a capacity of five lakh litres per day, at a cost of approximately 120 crores. The plant is spread over an area of 20067 square meters. With the establishment of this plant, over 1800 direct and indirect employment have been generated and over 1 lakh cattle rearing families will benefit.

 “We started our journey in 2007 with just two products in our portfolio, namely Gyan Skimmed Milk Powder and Gyan Desi Ghee. Milk was procured from the market and transported to our plant. The income from the sale of milk had gone to middlemen, depriving dairy farmers of fair compensation for their produce”, said Jai Agarwal, Managing Director, Managing Director, C.P. Milk & Food Prod. Pvt. Ltd.

This initiative has been taken in a

Agribusiness, Company News, India, Start ups, Supply Chain

The collaboration aims to redefine the ERP landscape for startups, offering them a tailored pathway to growth without the traditional hurdles associated with digital transformation.

CENSANEXT, the tech subsidiary of WayCool Foods today announced a collaboration with SAP India to foster technology innovation and redefine the landscape for emerging startups. This pioneering collaboration establishes CENSANEXT as a Partner Managed Cloud provider of the most advanced ERP, SAP S/4HANA, specifically curated to meet the unique needs of small enterprises and start-ups globally.

This collaboration not only presents a unique licensing model and cost-effective pricing for end-customers but also signifies a commitment from CENSANEXT to managing the shared infrastructure, ensuring startups experience the full potential of SAP S/4HANA. The collaboration aims to redefine the ERP landscape for startups, offering them a tailored pathway to growth without the traditional hurdles associated with digital transformation.

Commenting on the occasion, Avinash Kasinathan, CEO – CENSANEXT, said “Our collaboration with SAP marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing cutting-edge technology solutions to small enterprises and startups. By becoming a Partner Managed Cloud provider of SAP S/4HANA, we empower emerging businesses with a robust ERP foundation from the early stages, lowering TCO, and eliminating the need for complex transformations as they scale. This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to fostering innovation and efficiency in the startup ecosystem.”

Adding to this, Sanket Deodhar, Vice President, Digital Natives & Start-ups, SAP India said, “We are delighted to team up with CENSANEXT to democratize a unique, curated offering built by CENSANEXT, powered by SAP S/4HANA, for small enterprises and start-ups globally. The collaboration reflects our shared commitment to driving digital transformation and empowering small enterprises and start-ups with world-class ERP capabilities. With its parent company – WayCool Foods’ expertise in agri-tech and food value chain, CENSANEXT will be able to bring more value, through its unique IP, to the end-customers.”

Through the SAP Partner Managed Cloud model, CENSANEXT envisions a co-branded offering that extends the reach of SAP S/4HANA to small enterprises and startups worldwide. The collaboration will enable CENSANEXT to provide a one-stop solution to manage both application and infrastructure, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for customers embracing the power of SAP’s cutting-edge technology. By adopting SAP S/4HANA from the outset, through a flexible subscription model, customers can eliminate the need for interim solutions and the complexities associated with migration as they scale. This forward-looking approach ensures a smooth and cost-effective transition for companies that choose to grow with SAP at the core of their operations.

The collaboration aims to redefine the ERP

Acquaculture, Company News, Live Stock

eFishery’s entry into the Indian market includes an expansive reach with over 1,000 acres of ponds

Southeast Asia’s leading aquaculture company, eFishery, announced the completion of its commercial pilot in India, marking a significant milestone in its global expansion journey. The Indonesia-headquartered firm kicked off the pilot project in March of this year, successfully acquiring over 1,000 acres of ponds under contract and distributing more than 3,000 metric tons of feed. This achievement brings the firm closer to expanding its footprint to five new Indian states by the end of 2024.

Moreover, the pilot project also signals a broader expansion beyond Southeast Asia with a deliberate, one-country-at-a-time approach to sustainability and impact assessment. Beyond India, eFishery is eyeing opportunities for one or two countries in Asia and Latin America within a year while continuing to export shrimp products overseas. The company’s global expansion strategy also focuses on tapping into diverse markets, offering a comprehensive ecosystem to farmers, and creating a “Digital Co-Op” model that provides access to high-quality inputs, IoT technologies, production SOPs, and guaranteed market off-take, ultimately empowering farmers.

Gibran Huzaifah, eFishery CEO and co-founder explained that India is a key part of eFishery’s overall growth strategy, which also includes expanding the company footprint in Indonesia and growing in export markets.

eFishery's entry into the Indian market includes

Agro chems – Chemicals, Company News, World

The Company is a leading global supplier of MCA and the first and only producer of green MCA

Nouryon, a global speciality chemicals leader, announced that it is now certified to the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification standard ISCC PLUS for the production of green monochloroacetic acid (MCA) at its site in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The Company is a leading global supplier of MCA and the first and only producer of green MCA that is derived from sustainably sourced raw materials.

“We are pleased to be the first supplier to offer green MCA as a building block for our customers that contributes to their sustainability goals,” said Joppe Smit, Senior Vice President of Natural Resources and Intermediates at Nouryon. “Today’s announcement underscores our efforts to deliver solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.”

MCA is used in the manufacture of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), agrochemicals, surfactants, and other functional chemical building blocks that are essential to building and construction, crop protection, food additives, personal care products, cleaning goods, and pharmaceuticals. Nouryon’s green MCA is a sustainable alternative offering a significant reduction in product carbon footprint while delivering the same quality and performance.

As a manufacturer of speciality chemicals, Nouryon works to ensure that its products meet or exceed industry benchmarks for sustainability without sacrificing performance. Learn more about the Company’s overall strategy to reduce Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions water-use intensity, and other sustainability targets.

The Company is a leading global supplier

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, Live Stock

This accounts for 8 per cent of global production, contributing about 1.09 per cent to the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA) and over 6.724 per cent to the agricultural GVA

India has achieved a record fish production of 175.45 lakh tonnes in FY 2022-23, making it the third-largest fish-producing country in the world. This accounts for 8 per cent of global production, contributing about 1.09 per cent to the country’s Gross Value Added (GVA) and over 6.724 per cent to the agricultural GVA. The sector has immense growth potential and requires focused attention through policy and financial support to ensure sustainable, responsible, inclusive and equitable development.

The government has announced a new sub-scheme called the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Kisan Samridhi Sah-Yojana (PM-MKSSY, 2023-24). This is a central sector sub-scheme under PMMSY with a targeted investment of INR 6,000 crore. The scheme has been introduced to enable activities for fishermen, fish vendors and micro & small enterprises. PM-MKSSY aims to focus on the gradual formalization of the unorganized fisheries sector, including digital inclusion, and facilitating access to institutional financing, especially working capital. It also aims to provide one-time incentives to beneficiaries for opting for aquaculture insurance, incentivizing fisheries and aquaculture microenterprises for fisheries sector value-chain efficiencies, incentivizing micro and small enterprises for the establishment of supply chains of safe fish products to consumers, and providing additional incentives to the applicants for creating and maintaining jobs for women in the fisheries sector.

The fisheries sector plays an important role in the Indian economy. It contributes to the national income, exports, food and nutritional security as well as employment generation. The fisheries sector is recognised as the ‘Sunrise Sector’ and is instrumental in sustaining the livelihoods of around 30 million people in India, particularly that of the marginalised and vulnerable communities.

This accounts for 8 per cent of

AgroPolicy, Foodgrains, Supply Chain, Trade

India imported 19.63 lakh tonnes of pulses during April-October this fiscal to meet domestic demand, the government said

During April-October this fiscal year, India exported 26.08 lakh tonnes of basmati rice and 73.18 lakh tonnes of non-basmati rice.

Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda provided the Lok Sabha with export statistics for the main food grains in a written response.

The data shows that for the full 2022–2023 fiscal year, 45.61 lakh tonnes of basmati rice were exported, compared to 177.92 lakh tonnes of non-basmati rice shipments.

In 2018–19, 44.15 lakh tons of basmati rice were exported; in 2019–20, 44.55 lakh tonnes; in 2020–21, 46.30 lakh tonnes; and in 2021–22, 39.44 lakh tonnes.

76.48 lakh tonnes of rice (apart from basmati) were exported in 2018–19; 50.56 lakh tonnes in 2019–20; 131.49 lakh tonnes in 2020–21; and 172.89 lakh tonnes in 2021–22, according to the data.

In 2022–2023 India produced 1,357.55 lakh tonnes of rice, compared to 1,294.71 lakh tonnes in the previous year.

India imported 19.63 lakh tonnes of pulses during April-October this fiscal to meet domestic demand, the government said.

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Agriculture Minister Arjun Munda informed that pulses imports stood at 24.96 lakh tonnes during 2022-23, 27 lakh tonnes in 2021-22, 24.66 lakh tonnes in 2020-21, 28.98 lakh tonnes in 2019-20 and 25.28 lakh tonnes in 2018-19.

The production of pulses stood at 220.76 lakh tonnes in 2018-19, 230.25 lakh tonnes in 2019-20, 254.63 lakh tonnes in 2020-21, 273.02 lakh tonnes in 2021-22 and 260.58 lakh tonnes in 2022-23.

India imported 19.63 lakh tonnes of pulses

Agro Universities, R&D, World

The UK insect farming industry is currently constrained by strict legislation on the use of insect protein in animal feed and a lack of protocols and standards for insect-rearing facilities

University of Leeds and Entocycle unveiled a program dedicated to developing the protocols and codes of practice to unlock the growth of the UK insect farming industry.

The project, named InSAFE, is funded by Innovate UK and BBSRC as part of the Novel Low Emission Food Production Systems competition and will evaluate the use of nonpermissive feedstocks, including pig slurry, chicken manure and sewage sludge, to raise black soldier fly (BSF).

The UK insect farming industry is currently constrained by strict legislation on the use of insect protein in animal feed and a lack of protocols and standards for insect-rearing facilities.

Insects are still an emerging opportunity for farmers, and developing codes of practice and industry standards, in particular those on Food Safety, will help to align insect farming with other farming systems in the UK. The InSAFE project will help us accelerate our efforts to address some of the barriers facing the industry, in particular those related to food safety.

Current UK and EU legislation prohibits the use of livestock manure and slurry as a feedstock for insects, restricting its potential to reduce the growing problem of agricultural waste and the associated environmental pollution.

Currently, feedstocks allowed to breed and feed insects are primarily of vegetal origin. Examples include vegetables not meeting specific supermarket standards, byproducts from vegetable processing such as potato or carrot peelings, or spent grains from beer or spirits production. Animal products are not permitted, except dairy products and eggs.

Protocols, codes of practice and Food Safety and Quality standards will also be developed for a range of production scales, from small lab-scale units to commercial farms.

A new, state-of-the-art insect-rearing demonstrator facility, developed and installed by the UK’s leading insect technology company Entocycle, will house the research and is situated at The National Pig Centre on the University of Leeds’ research farm in Yorkshire.

The 40ft walk-in unit – named ‘Entoexplore’, is the only commercial demonstrator to utilise non-permissive feedstocks in the UK, and it has been specifically designed and built to withstand the industrial requirements of handling these inputs. The unit mirrors commercial rearing environments with an environmental control system and Wi-Fi data monitoring.

Samples will be collected from the unit, in addition to Entocycle’s R&D facility in London for permissive feedstocks, including segregated food waste. The research will analyse the bacterial microbiome, pathogen loads, presence of AMR genes, and heavy metal content of permissive and non-permissive feedstocks before and after insect bioconversion (the natural process of insects eating and upcycling waste matter into higher-value products such as protein and fertiliser), alongside analysis of the BSF larvae and by-products such as frass.

The UK insect farming industry is currently

Company News, Sustainable Energy, World

Nouryon aims to reduce its absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40 per cent by 2030 compared to 2019 and aspires to be a net-zero organisation by 2050

Nouryon, a global speciality chemicals leader, announced a long-term agreement with NRG Energy, Inc. brand Direct Energy to support 100 per cent of the electricity needs from renewable sources for the Company’s manufacturing sites in La Porte, Fort Worth, and Houston, through the purchase of renewable energy certificates (RECs) derived from wind farms throughout Texas, US, helping to reduce carbon emissions. The delivery term will begin at the end of December 2024.

“Announcement represents another important milestone in our journey to reduce Nouryon’s global carbon emission footprint and support our customers’ sustainability targets,” said Eduardo Nardinelli, Senior Vice President, of South America and global Carbon Business Leader. “Our customers increasingly value reduced carbon emissions as part of their sustainability goals.”

The implementation in Texas follows last month’s announcement of 100 per cent electricity from renewable sources for Nouryon’s nine manufacturing sites in Brazil and continues a series of renewable energy agreements around the globe to supply Nouryon sites including Morris, Illinois, US; Guangzhou, China; and Mons, Belgium.

Nouryon aims to reduce its absolute Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 40 per cent by 2030 compared to 2019 and aspires to be a net-zero organisation by 2050. More information on the Company’s sustainability progress can be found in our 022 Sustainability Report, ESG fact sheet and dedicated Sustainability section of the Company website. 

Nouryon aims to reduce its absolute Scopes

Company News, World

The announcement of the name marks an important milestone towards uniting the two companies

Novozymes and Chr. Hansen has announced that the name of the future combined company will be ‘Novonesis’. Novonesis means ‘A new beginning’ and derives from the Greek word ‘genesis’. According to the companies, the name reflects a new era of biosolutions where innovation in biological sciences and technology will offer solutions to solve some of the biggest challenges facing humanity.
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen announced their future name ‘Novonesis’. The name reflects the beginning of an era of biosolutions where Novonesis will unleash the full potential of biological solutions and generate significant value for all stakeholders and society at large. The announcement of the name marks an important milestone towards uniting the two companies.

“Novonesis reflects where we came from, what we can achieve, and what we will become together. We are dedicated to harness the transformative potential of biology. Building on our legacy of developing innovative biosolutions, we stand ready to unlock unprecedented opportunities,” said Ester Baiget, President and CEO of Novozymes. “In Novonesis, we will unite the brightest minds and the best science and technology in the field to help customers and businesses prosper while enabling to solve some of the greatest challenges we all face. We are here to start an era of biosolutions. That is why we have chosen to call our new company Novonesis which means ‘A new beginning’.”

The announcement of the name marks an

Company News, Sustainability, World

UPL is the first agrochemical company included in the esteemed Dow Jones Sustainability World and Emerging Markets Indices

UPL Ltd. a global provider of sustainable agricultural solutions, announces its inclusion in both the Dow Jones Sustainability World and Emerging Markets Indices (DJSI).  These prestigious global indices are exclusive to the most outstanding companies in sustainability performance.

This inclusion is based on UPL’s outstanding performance in achieving the highest scores in the agrochemical sector in the S&P Global 2023 Corporate Sustainability Assessment, as announced in November.

The Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) is one of the globally renowned sustainability ratings for Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG). The DJSI World Index includes the top 10 per cent of major global companies by industry, reflecting their best practices in sustainable development. Similarly, the DJSI Emerging Markets Index recognises the top 10 per cent of the largest 800 emerging market companies, each selected for their exceptional ESG practices.

Jai Shroff, Chairman and Group CEO of UPL Group, said: “We are so proud to be the first agrochemical company to be included in the DJSI World and Emerging Markets Indices. This milestone underlines our mission to reimagine sustainability and our ongoing journey towards a better future for our customers, our partners, our employees and the planet”. UPL’s excellent sustainability rating places the company among the top global performers. This recognition is a testament to UPL’s commitment to sustainable business practices, aligning with the best-in-class benchmarks for investors who prioritize long-term shareholder

UPL is the first agrochemical company included

Animal Health, Company News, Live Stock

To help expand the sales opportunity more quickly the two parties have agreed upon and signed a first and unique production under a licence agreement

Independent international manufacturer and distributor of natural animal feed additives Anpario plc, and Saife Vetmed India Pvt. Ltd. signed a new manufacturing partnership agreement at the prestigious Poultry India show held in Hyderabad.

In the last 10 years, economic development in India has seen a regular year-on-year growth of 6 per cent of GDP, consequently, the market is attracting significant interest from international producers of feed ingredients. India is the second largest producer of eggs in the world behind China, the eighth largest producer of chicken meat, the largest producer of milk contributing 24 per cent of all the milk produced in the world and is the second largest producer of shrimp behind Ecuador.

Saife Vetmed based in New Delhi, have successfully represented Anpario’s flagship product Orego-Stim in India since 2008. Orego-Stim, developed and manufactured by Anpario, is the leading phytogenic feed additive formulated from a unique source of 100 per cent natural oregano essential oil, and is proven to support profitable, health and performance in all species. Changes to production practices and a greater focus on sustainable solutions to drive healthy profitable growth, combined with improved access to the market over the last 2 years have almost tripled Orego-Stim sales and the partnership is ready to move to the next level.

Andrew Jackson, Commercial Director at Anpario commented, “We believe it is the right moment to increase our focus on India and capitalise on the opportunity such a significant market represents to Anpario.”

To help expand the sales opportunity more quickly the two parties have agreed upon and signed a first and unique production under licence agreement. The agreement was signed on the 24th of November at the Poultry India show on Saife Vetmed’s stand in Hyderabad. “The objective of such an agreement is to allow the partnership to offer Orego-Stim in a more affordable package to customers in India and so speed up our sales growth in the country,” explained Andrew Jackson.

To help expand the sales opportunity more