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ICFA Board sets Strategic Direction

The first meeting of the reconstituted ICFA Board took place yesterday in New Delhi, Chaired by Mr Suresh Prabhu. The Board deliberated upon the issues and challenges, and also the opportunities in farming, food and agriculture, nationally and globally, and the interventions ICFA should make. While policy research and data driven advocacy remains central to ICFA work, the Chamber will focus more on agribusinesses and agro exports facilitation and farmers empowerment through trade, digital technologies and market linkages. Decision was taken to launch Agriculture Policy Council and Working Group on Soil Health and Plant Nutrition, and also expanding network of ICFA District Councils for FarmerPlus Project, and ICFA Country Councils for global outreach. The meeting was joined by the Vice Chairman, Mr. Simon Wiebusch, MD, Bayer, and online by Mr. Jayen Mehta, MD, AMUL, Dr. Meenesh Shah, Chairman, NDDB and Dr. Ashok Dalwai, Co-chair. 20+ Board Members joined the meeting, moderated by Dr. Tarun Shridhar, DG, assisted by Ms. Shreyasi Agarwal, CEO, ICFA.

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The Grains World Conference 2024, organized by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) with the support of the International Grains Council, was successfully held in New Delhi.

The Grains World Conference 2024, organized by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) with the support of the International Grains Council, was successfully held in New Delhi. This two-day global event served as a platform for key stakeholders in the agro-industry to deliberate on the future of cereals, pulses, grains, and millets. The conference focused on addressing critical challenges in grain production and trade while exploring sustainable solutions to ensure global access to safe and nutritious food. Key discussions covered global supply chains, trade policies, market trends, and eco-friendly agricultural practices. Innovative strategies to mitigate the impact of climate change on food systems were a prominent theme. Grains World 2024 facilitated collaboration and provided valuable insights, contributing to the development of a more resilient and sustainable global grains industry.

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Mr. Ashwani Bakshi, CEO, ICFA met with the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Mr. Chirag Paswan

Mr. Ashwani Bakshi, CEO, of the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture had a phenomenal meeting with the Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, Mr. Chirag Paswan, along with Mr. Haris Khan, Director. The agenda was focused on the briefing of ICFA and the upcoming GrainsWorld 2024 and India Food 2025, and policy Round Tables, where the Minister expressed his eagerness to support the initiatives. The Minister invited ICFA to work closely with the Ministry in expanding the opportunities for business and investments in this sector and also helping farmers in market linkages and value addition by better connect with the food processing industry.

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India Digital Agriculture Conference 2024

The India Digital Agri Conference 2024, co-organized by the Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture and IIT Ropar iHub - AWaDH, took place on October 11th at The Park Hotel, New Delhi. It brought together policymakers, industry experts, entrepreneurs, and farmers to explore digital agriculture's transformative potential. The event emphasized knowledge exchange, innovation, and cross-sector collaboration, paving the way for sustainable growth. Shri Devesh Chaturvedi, Secretary of Agriculture, highlighted the significance of the Digital Agriculture Mission in modernizing Indian agriculture and empowering farmers. The event also focused on policy dialogue, market linkages, and building climate-resilient agricultural systems. Engaging panel discussions further enriched the event, making it a great success.

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ICFA organized a Business Round Table on Growth and Investment Opportunities in Agro Sector of Uttar Pradesh

ICFA organized a Business Round Table at dinner at Hotel Renaissance by Marriot in Lucknow, participated by 40+ CEOs and officials. The meeting was chaired by Mr. Avanish Awasthi, IAS 1987 Batch, Advisor to the Chief Minister, and joined by Mr. Gabriel Sinimbo, Namibia High Commissioner, Dr. Poonam Malakondaiah, IAS 1988 Batch, Ex ACS Agriculture, Andhra Pradesh, Ms Nidhi Choudhary, IFS, 1st Secretary, Indian High Commission, UK and Mr. Mukesh B Singh, Chairman, ICFA UP State Council. This meeting was prelude to a day long Uttar Pradesh State Agriculture Summit taking place today, graced by the Hon’ble Dy CM, the Minister of Agriculture and the Minister of Horticulture, besides Secretaries and Directors of Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry.

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ICFA organised 1st UP State Agriculture Summit in Lucknow

ICFA organised 1st UP State Agriculture Summit in Lucknow on 30-31 Aug, joined by 125+ business leaders, startups and officials. The inaugural day as done by the Minister of horticulture and agro exports, Mr. Dinesh Pratap Singh while concluding function was graced by the Dy. CM Mr. Brajesh Pathak. The Dy CM also presented the state agriculture awards to 21 individuals and organisations, including NBRI for research, CSA Kanpur for academics, IIT Ropar for technology, AVPL for digital agriculture, Gramik for startup, Nuziveedu for corporate, DCM Shriram for CSR and Dr Ashok Bajpai, MP and former Ag Minister for lifetime achievement. Previous day 40+ CEOs meet was organised, chaired by Mr. Awanish Awasthi, Advisor to CM. ICFA is hosting Karnataka State Agriculture Summit on Sept 24-25 in Bangalore. On this occasion ICFA did curtain raiser of its flagship event, AgroWorld, to be organised in Lucknow from 19-21 Feb, 2025, and also the GrainsWorld being organised in Dubai from 25-27 Nov 2024, jointly with International Grains Council, Global Grains and Pulses Council and supported by the Ministry of Commerce.

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Dr MJ Khan, Chairman ICFA met with Agriculture Minister of New Zealand, Mr. Todd Mcclay in New Delhi.

Dr MJ Khan, Chairman ICFA met with Agriculture Minister of New Zealand, Mr. Todd Mcclay in New Delhi. They had a great exchange on potential areas of cooperation in food and agriculture between the countries. The Minister highlighted exciting opportunities in agriculture and technological collaborations, especially in horticulture, dairy, animal health management, logistics, post-harvest, and climate-smart agriculture systems. He shared plans for establishing technical collaborations and a Centre of Excellence in Kiwi.

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ICFA and IIT Ropar signed up MoU

ICFA and IIT Ropar signed up MoU to work in the areas of digital agriculture and strengthening Startups ecosystem. IIT Ropar has a major program of AI for Agriculture, and is executing the nationwide project, Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub, under the DST, Government of India, having partnered with over 200 corporate and institutions globally, and incubating 100+ Agritech and Watertech Startups. This MoU aims at delivering digital courses to agri institutions, technology solutions to companies, mentoring of agritech and watertech startups and outreach programs for FPOs, KVKs, Cooperatives and Farmers.

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Dr MJ Khan, Chairman, ICFA joined and addressed the inaugural of a day long conference on the role of leadership in growth and transformation of society,

Dr MJ Khan, Chairman, ICFA joined and addressed the inaugural of a day long conference on the role of leadership in growth and transformation of society, organised by UP-ASSOCHAM, American Chamber of Commerce, BCL and others at hotel Hilton in Lucknow. Dr Khan highlighted the critical role that agriculture plays in the country’s economic growth and social transformation, and how business, technology and political leaderships together can alleviate it to next level. Mr. Neeraj Singh, President, FICCI Youth Leaders Forum, Mrs. Namrata Pathak, Social Worker and wife of Dy CM, Sh. Brajesh Pathak, Mrs. Aparna Yadav, Political Leader, Sh. Mukesh B Singh, Chairman, UP Council, IACC, among others addressed the conference.

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A Transformative Experience: ICFA Chairman, Dr. MJ Khan's Visit to OGT Rovensa Next Factory, Ireland

We are thrilled to share the profound impact of Dr. MJ Khan's recent visit to OGT Rovensa Next factory at Northern Atlantic coast in Ireland, marking a transformative moment within the Biostimulants domain. RovensaNext is the pioneering company in Biostimulants and seed weed based solutions for agriculture. Dr. MJ Khan graced his esteemed presence, embodying a significant leap forward into the commitment to nurturing bilateral relations and shaping the trajectory of biostimulants and food business ventures. Crafted with meticulous attention to details, Dr. Khan's visit was a journey to foster collaboration and explore avenues for a strategic alliance between OGT factory in Kilcar and the esteemed Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture (ICFA), mentioned the press releases issued by RovensaNext. It served as an invaluable platform for exchanging insights, aligning objectives, and charting a course toward shared success in the agricultural realm, it further added Throughout the visit, Dr. Khan was accompanied by Cathal Daynes, Global Technical Manager, who skilfully led engaging discussions on a spectrum of strategic initiatives. Together, they laid the groundwork for future endeavours aimed at propelling innovation and fostering sustainable growth. Dr. Khan's experience at OGT factory underscores the unwavering commitment to forging impactful partnerships and harnessing collective expertise to address the evolving demands of the agricultural sector. We both are invigorated by the prospects that lie ahead and remain steadfast in the pursuit of driving positive change through collaborative efforts and pioneering innovation.

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