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Horticulture, India

342.33 million tonne estimated to be produced in 28.08 million hectare

Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India releases the 3rd Advance Estimates of the area and production of various horticultural crops for the year 2021-22. According to the estimate, a record 342.33 million tonne are estimated to be produced in an area of 28.08 million hectare. Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, congratulated the farmers, scientists and officers of horticulture for this achievement. 

Year 2021-22 (3rd Advance Estimate):

• The total horticulture production is estimated to be 342.33 million tonne in the year 2021-22, showing an increase of about 7.73 million tonnes (an increase of 2.3 percent) over the year 2020-21.

• Production of fruits is estimated to be 107.24 million tonne as against 102.48 million tonne in 2020-21.

• Production of vegetables is estimated to be 204.84 million tonne as against 200.45 million tonne in 2020-21.

• Production of Onion is estimated to be 31.27 Million Tonne as against 26.64 Million Tonne in the year 2020-21.

• Production of Potatoes is estimated to be 53.39 million tonne as against 56.17 million tonne in 2020-21.

• Tomato production is estimated to be 20.33 million tonne as against 21.18 million tonne in 2020-21.

342.33 million tonne estimated to be produced

India

Ministers express satisfaction at the friendly and close bilateral relations between the two countries

Lemogang Kwape, visiting Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation of Botswana, held a meeting with the Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, in New Delhi to discuss the issues of cooperation between the two countries in Agriculture and Allied sectors.

Both the ministers put emphasis on promoting the cultivation of nutri-cereals on a large scale in view of their nutritious value and significance. Tomar informed that India is gearing up to celebrate the International Year of Millets on a global scale.

Both sides also discussed the issues of market access for their agricultural products and assured each other of resolving the issues at the earliest. 

Ministers express satisfaction at the friendly and

Agro chems – Pesticides, Company News

FMC India, an agricultural sciences company, launched the third year of its safety awareness and stewardship campaign around pesticide use for the farming community in the Indian district of Akola, in partnership with the agriculture department of the Maharashtra state government. This campaign builds on an initiative which FMC India started in Akola in 2020, to promote the adoption of safe agricultural practices aimed at preventing accidental cases of poisoning amongst the farming community.
Elaborating on the awareness campaign, Ravi Annavarapu, President, FMC India, said, “FMC is heavily invested in the welfare of the farming community in India. As such, we have been training farmers on safe and sustainable agricultural practices over many years. Our campaign in 2021 reached 7,500 farmers in the different villages throughout Akola, and we firmly believe that this year’s campaign will scale up to new levels and reach an even wider farmer community to improve their awareness and knowledge.”
As part of the campaign, FMC India collaborates with the government’s agriculture department, health department and Krishi Vigyan Kendra (agricultural extension centers in India) to organise farmer meetings and education sessions about the proper usage of pesticides in different crop seasons and crop varieties. Mobile vans are mobilised on a mass scale to ensure education sessions are offered to a large number of villages and farmers throughout Akola.
This year’s campaign was launched in the presence of Akola District CEO Saurabh Katiyar, Akola District Zila Parishad President Pratibhatai Bhojane, Additional CEO Dr Saurabh Pawar, Akola District Superintendent of Agriculture Aaarif Shah, former Zila Parishad President Pushpatai Ingale, Akola District Agriculture Development Officer Muralidhar Ingale, District Quality Controller Milind Janjal, along with FMC India’s Area Marketing Manager Hiraman Mandal.

FMC India, an agricultural sciences company, launched

Agro chems – Pesticides, Agrotech, Biostimulants, India

The World BioProtection Forum’s India Chapter and Sharda University are organising the World BioProtection Summit – India (WBS–India) 2022 on December 1 at Sharda University, Greater Noida, India. WBS-India 2022 will bring these solutions to the Indian BioAg/Agritech sectors, with international experts who can help companies in India to expand their networks and achieve their goals. The event will gather Innovators, Academics, Manufacturers, Agronomists, Technical managers, IPM practitioners and End-users in the BioProtection sector, at the highly reputed Sharda University. 

This year’s event has two main objectives, ‘Accelerating novel technologies and products for global market’ and ‘Connecting academia and industry, creating synergy for faster advancement of the Bioprotection sector‘.

The organisers would welcome presentations from innovative companies, academics and researchers who are involved in innovation, efficiency, and productivity through the commercialisation of innovative solutions and new production systems to the topic of the conference. Exciting exhibition and sponsorship opportunities are also available for companies wanting to showcase their products and technologies, and to demonstrate their imagination, innovation and excellence in the industry.

The World BioProtection Forum’s India Chapter and

Acts & Schemes – Centre, Agro Universities, AgroPolicy, Agrotech, India, R&D

Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister, inaugurated four new facilities at the Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI), in Jodhpur, ‎Rajasthan‎. The institute has been rendering excellent services for more than 60 years under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Kailash Chaudhary were special guests on this occasion.
Tomar, in his address, said that CAZRI, an institute of excellence of the ICAR, has been doing innovations and research in agriculture for the farmers of the arid region for more than 60 years, which is an example for our desert areas as well as for the whole world. Due to the research work done by CAZRI such as dune stabilisation, sprinkler and drip irrigation system and new varieties of crops, grasses and fruits, farmers’ income is increasing. Work like solar energy, reduction in the cost of farming and livestock management by CAZRI will also be beneficial for the farmers of dry areas. Due to the new technologies and research achievements being developed by CAZRI from time to time, the institute has bagged eight out of 10 national awards of ICAR in the last six years.
The minister also inaugurated the newly constructed auditorium, agri-business nurturing centre, environment-friendly waste water treatment plant and indoor sports hall at CAZRI. He also honoured progressive farmers during the programme.
Tomar informed that in the last eight years, many schemes have been launched under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi for improving agriculture, providing income support and technology support to the farmers, which will successfully help India in producing every crop and agricultural product.

Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Agriculture and Farmers

Agrotech, Dairy, India, Live Stock

The ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute (IGFRI), Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with The Balinee Milk Producer Company Limited, Jhansi on August 18, 2022.

IGFRI and Balinee MPC will collaborate in several areas including:

  •  Fodder seed of improved varieties suitable for Bundelkhand.
  •  Planting material of the multi-cut perennial grasses
    training on fodder crops production, conservation and utilisation technologies including densification, hay and silage.
  • Adoption of common villages by the Institute and Balinee MPC for institute ongoing outreach projects/ activities.

IGFRI and Balinee MPC plan to conduct on-farm research and study socio- economic aspects, and an exchange of staff, farmers, students for academic, research and training. 

The collaboration will also help in dissemination of fodder technologies through a network of Balinee MPC, essentially empowering the women farmers in the process. 

The ICAR-Indian Grassland and Fodder Research Institute

Company News, Seeds

 The company is helping the next generation of farmers through its hybrid millet seeds and modernizing the key agricultural attributes to support them in growing what matters.

Corteva Agriscience, the global agriculture company, has been committed to offering an unparalleled choice of seed products and innovations for today and tomorrow. Observing the “International Year of Millets 2022-23” and to address the demand for adequate food, nutrition, and livelihood security while combating climate change, the company is focused on engaging the next generation of farmers through its hybrid millet seeds and modernizing the key agricultural attributes to support them in growing what matters.

Millet is grown for grain as well as for fodder production. The grain can be used in poultry and cattle etc. The developing countries in Asia and Africa contribute around 93 per cent of total millet production in the world. India is their largest global producer, with a 41 per cent market share. Millet can withstand extreme temperatures, floods, and droughts accompanied by its low carbon footprint aids in mitigating the effects of climate change. This crop is mostly sown in rainfed areas after rain and can grow in areas that experience frequent periods of dry weather during either the vegetative or reproductive phases. Given the huge potential of millets in bolstering India’s food and nutritional security and alleviating hunger, there is a growing need for high potential hybrid seeds that can be grown in irrigated as well as rainfed areas that can help farmers to increase their income.

In line with this, Corteva’s hybrid millet seeds provide maximum productivity and profitability. Corteva representatives also work with farmers to create more sustainable agricultural practices that can be implemented across the entire farm.

Gurpreet Bhathal, Marketing Director, Corteva Agriscience South Asia said, “Antrashtriya Bajra Mahotsav’ 2022-23 will spotlight the ecological benefits and nutritional value of millets to producers and consumers. We believe that the initiative will benefit the farmers the most. As a part of our efforts towards delivering for farmers and agriculture, we, at Corteva Agriscience, are supporting the farmers with hybrid seeds for years to deliver exceptional yields and meet their full potential. We take pride in this as the benefits of millets will be delivered to millions of consumers. As more consumers become aware of the nutritional value of the millets, more people will consume them, which will help farmers increase their income.”

Corteva Agriscience strives to help farmers improve the performance of their farms, every year, through leading-edge agronomy, digital farming, and financial expertise. The company is concentrating its efforts to educate farmers about the use of technology-driven solutions that enable growers to achieve the sustainable development goals of food security and nutrition. 

 The company is helping the next generation

Textile industry, Trade

 

The US was followed by EU, Bangladesh and the UAE

India scaled its highest ever exports tally at $44.4 billion in Textiles and Apparel (T&A) including handicrafts in FY 2021-22, indicating a substantial increase of 41 per cent and 26 per cent over corresponding figures in FY 2020-21 and FY 2019-20, respectively.

The US was the top export destination accounting for 27 per cent share, followed by EU (18 per cent), Bangladesh (12 per cent) and the UAE (6 per cent).

In terms of product categories, the export of cotton textiles was $17.2 billion with 39 per cent share registering a growth of 54 per cent and 67 per cent during 2021-22 over FY 2020-21 and FY 2019-20, respectively.

Export of Ready-Made Garments was $16 billion with 36 per cent share showing a growth of 31 per cent and 3 per cent during 2021-22 over FY 2020-21 and FY 2019-20, respectively.

Man-made textiles export was $6.3 billion with 14 per cent share which shows a growth of 51 per cent and 18 per cent during 2021-22 over FY 2020-21 and FY 2019-20, respectively.

 The US was followed by EU, Bangladesh

AgroPolicy, Agrotech, IT, R&D, World

The domain experts made a presentation before the Indian delegation on various areas of advanced agricultural research, precision agriculture, remote sensing and post-harvest technology

An Indian delegation led by Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Narendra Singh Tomar visited Agricultural Research Organization, Volcani Institute of Israeli Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The domain experts made a presentation before the Indian delegation on various areas of advanced agricultural research, precision agriculture, remote sensing and post-harvest technology. Discussions with the Indian delegation on potential areas of agriculture development were also held during the visit.

The demonstration on the application of Drone technology- advanced techniques and interventions in agriculture operation were also shown to the Indian delegation during their visit by ALTA Precision Agriculture at Ganei Khna’an. At the end of the day, the minister visited Desert Farm at Be’er Milka, owned by an Indian origin farmer growing Indian vegetables in Negev desert area.

The domain experts made a presentation before

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy, Agrotech, Dairy, R&D, Sustainability

Through this, joint research, knowledge sharing and innovation will be promoted between academic institutions of both countries and practitioners including farmers

Initiatives have been taken between India and Germany on agroecology and sustainable management of natural resources. In this regard, the Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar and Germany’s Minister of Economic Cooperation and Development Svenja Schulze signed the declaration in a virtual meeting.

Through this, joint research, knowledge sharing and innovation will be promoted between academic institutions of both countries and practitioners including farmers. The transfer of technology and scientific knowledge will be promoted by encouraging exchanges, partnerships and research collaboration with the private sector. Germany’s Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development intends to provide up to 300 million euros by the year 2025 for financial and technical cooperation for projects under this initiative.

Germany will provide coordinated support for this lighthouse initiative, supporting the agro-ecological transformation process in India through the Technical Cooperation Project. For the changing agenda of agroecology, the two countries envisage the establishment of a joint research centre supported by financial cooperation to develop and share cutting edge knowledge with practitioners from India, Germany and other countries, while facilitating value-added technology and scientific transfer.

To oversee the implementation, a working group will be set up with the concerned Ministries, namely, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and NITI Aayog.

Through this, joint research, knowledge sharing and

Acquaculture, AgroPolicy

Discussions were held on all relevant issues in detail including the concerns relating to fishermen and fishing boats

The fifth meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on fisheries was recently held through virtual mode.

The Indian delegation was led by Jatindra Nath Swain, Secretary, Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. The other members of the Indian delegation included senior representatives from the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of Tamil Nadu, Government of Puducherry, Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard.

The Sri Lankan delegation was led by RMI Rathnayake, Secretary, Ministry of Fisheries, Government of Sri Lanka. The other members of the Sri Lankan delegation comprised of senior officials from the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry, Ministry of Fisheries, Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Navy, Coast Guard, Sri Lanka Police, Department of the Attorney General and National Aquatic Resources Research and Development Agency.

The Joint Working Group discussed all relevant issues in detail including the concerns relating to fishermen and fishing boats which have been on the agenda of bilateral discussions between India and Sri Lanka for many years.

Jatindra Nath Swain observed that the Indian side is always committed to working constructively with the Sri Lankan side towards the resolution of issues related to fishermen and their livelihoods in a humanitarian manner. He also took up the issue of the early release of Indian fishermen and boats currently in Sri Lankan custody. The Indian side expressed its readiness to work together with Sri Lanka for joint research to enhance the productivity of the Palk Bay fisheries.

Both sides also discussed cooperation between Navy & Coast Guard of both countries in patrolling, an existing hotline between the Coast Guards and related operational matters including cooperation in tracking poaching, prevention of environmental damage due to bottom trawling, addressing grievances of fishermen on either side, besides issues relating to investigation on recent deaths of fishermen and status of apprehended fishermen and fishing boats.

The Indian side highlighted the initiatives taken by the Central and State Governments to diversify livelihood options and reduce fishing pressure in Palk Bay. It also informed that infrastructure has been created to facilitate deep-sea fishing and promotion of alternative livelihood through seaweed cultivation, mariculture and several aquaculture activities.

The Sri Lankan side proposed a faster transition to sustainable fishing in the Palk Bay fisheries and also suggested that India can help them develop the aquaculture sector and the associated infrastructure in Northern Sri Lanka.

The meeting concluded on a positive note, with commitment towards continued cooperation and dialogue to solve the fishermen related issues and to hold the next meeting of the Joint Working Group as per schedule.

Discussions were held on all relevant issues

AgroPolicy, R&D, Sustainability

The areas of interest include bio fuel, bio diesel, medicinal plants etc

India and Oman will work together in certain areas like sustainability scientific harnessing of resources under a Programme of Cooperation (POC) in the fields of science and technology.

The areas of cooperation identified based on the POC for the period 2022 – 2025 are medicinal plants and processing, real-time air quality monitoring, development of an electronic platform for knowledge sharing in the field of genetic resources, technical expertise for SMEs in the field of sustainability (Eco-Innovate) Accelerator, plastic bio-fuel, and bio-diesel research, software development for graduate programmes – linking industry with academia, blockchain and FinTech solutions, training programmes – Big-data, coding and testing, STEM teaching and other areas of S&T cooperation added by mutual consent.

The POC document was signed by the Secretary, Department of Science and Technology (DST), and Omani Foreign Secretary, on behalf of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman during the bilateral meeting between Dr S Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs of the Government of India and Sayyid Badr Albusaidi, Foreign Minister of Oman.

The Department of Science & Technology, Ministry of Science & Technology, on behalf of Government of the Republic of India and the Office of Science, Knowledge & Technology Transfer, Foreign Ministry, on behalf of the Government of the Sultanate of Oman, will supervise, coordinate and implement the POC for India and Oman, respectively.

Under the agreement, both countries will support joint scientific projects based on mutual interest, developed jointly by the Indian and Omani institutions. They will encourage the exchange of scientists, researchers, experts, and specialists for the implementation of selected joint projects aimed at developing applicable technology. This will lead to the dissemination of research results and establishing contacts with the industry for the follow-up of research and development work. The countries will also hold at least one workshop each year – alternatively in India and Oman during the 2022 – 2025 period in mutually acceptable areas.

The areas of interest include bio fuel,

AgroPolicy, Textile industry, Trade

APEDA signs MoU with DP World & Al Dahra on the UAE side regarding ‘Food Security Corridor Initiative’

India and UAE signed the historic Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at boosting the merchandise trade between the two countries to $100 billion over the next five years. The deal was signed during the virtual summit meeting between Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and HE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi.

Emphasising that CEPA would generate 10 lakh jobs across multiple labour-intensive sectors, the minister said that major sectors like agriculture and food products, textiles, leather, footwear, furniture, plastics, engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, sports goods etc. will benefit from this deal and create large scale, employment for our young boys and girls.

Several other agreements were also signed today between the two nations, including an MoU between APEDA and DP World & Al Dahra on the UAE side regarding ‘Food Security Corridor Initiative’ and an MoU between GIFT city (IFSCA) and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM).

APEDA signs MoU with DP World &

AgroPolicy, Logistics, Trade

The USDA approval would pave the way for exports from traditional mango production belts such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh,Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

The Central Government has secured the approval of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the export of Indian mangoes to the US in the new season. Consumers in the US will now have access to excellent quality mangoes from India.

The export of Indian mangoes has been restricted by the US since 2020 as USDA inspectors were unable to visit India for inspection of irradiation facility due to restrictions imposed on international travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Recently, according to the 12th India – USA Trade Policy Forum (TPF) meeting held on November 23, 2021, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) have signed a framework agreement for implementing the 2 Vs 2 Agri market access issues.

Under the agreement, India and the US would follow joint protocol on irradiation for India’s mango exports and pomegranate exports to the US and import of cherries and Alfalfa hay from the US. 

A revised work plan has been worked out, including phase-wise transfer of oversight of preclearance of Irradiation treatment to India as agreed upon between both countries.

As part of the mutual agreement, India will be able to export mangoes to the US in the mango season commencing with the Alphonso variety of mangoes from March onwards. Notably, there is a huge acceptance and consumer preference of Indian mangoes in the US as India had exported 800 Metric Tonnes (MTs) of mangoes to the US in 2017-18 and the export value of the fruit was $ 2.75 million.

Similarly, in 2018-19, 951 MT mangoes of $3.63 million were exported to the US and 1,095 MT of $4.35 million of mangoes were exported to the US in 2019-20. As per estimates received from the exporters, the export of mangoes in 2022, may surpass the figures of 2019-20.

The USDA approval would pave the way for exports from traditional mango production belts such as Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. 

The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) said that this would also provide an opportunity for the export of other delicious varieties of mangoes from North and East India such as Langra, Chausa, Dushehri, Fazli, etc from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal. 

The pomegranate exports from April 2022. Exports of Alfalfa hay and cherries from the US will begin in April 2022.

The USDA approval would pave the way