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 Today, amidst the backdrop of global agricultural challenges, the Wheat Products Promotion Society (WPPS)) launched the Global CEO Conclave 2024 to confront pressing issues facing the wheat industry. #foodsafetyandquality #increaseefficiencyandproductivity #nutritionalqualitythroughfortifiedwheatproducts #futuretrajectoryofthewheatindustry #wheatproductspromotion https://lnkd.in/d4bJb2fQ

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*Revolution in Making for Potato Chips Sector in India - Near to Zero TPOD in September/October* SV Agri conducted its annual variety show featuring Ganesh variety of potatoes, attracting key stakeholders from the chips processing industry. Representatives from leading companies, including ITC Foods, Pamper Ovenfresh, Enjoice Foods, Pratap Snacks, and Guiltfree Industries Ltd., as well as prominent Bengal-based suppliers of processing-grade potatoes, were present to witness the impressive performance of the Ganesh variety. Ganesh variety of potatoes have been imported by SV Agri from the world leader in potato seed production i.e. Agrico Netherlands. This event focused on the unique traits of the Ganesh variety, which have shown remarkable results even in September. Representatives from SV Agri highlighted that, despite the challenges of long storage periods, Ganesh demonstrated negligible TPOD, zero UC, minimal sprouting even after three CIPC treatments, and satisfactory levels of solid content—making it a strong contender in the processing-grade potato market. Ganesh also boasts other favorable traits, such as an 80-90 day maturity cycle, the ability to resist waterlogging, negligible surface greening, and higher yields compared to other varieties available in the market. These traits are particularly valuable given the challenges posed by changing climatic conditions. Here is highlights of the event Hemant Gaur Mark Zuidhof Michel de Bruin Martin Pot Tapajyoti Chanda Ashish Agarwal Yogesh Chawla Agrico Akash Deep Srivastava Bhavin Vaid Anshul Batwara Hiren Ramani Nipun Krishnan Deepak Soni Richa Verma Dhiman Ray Naresh Saklani https://lnkd.in/dz_xqcrT

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The South Zone Summit, jointly organized by the All India Food Processors Association (AIFPA) and the Chittoor District Fruit Processors Federation at Mango Bhavan, brought together industry experts and farmers to address the stagnation in the fruit processing sector. AIFPA South Zone Chairman, Kattamanchi Govardhan Bobby, emphasized Andhra Pradesh’s critical role in the industry amidst global challenges such as war, economic downturns, and civil unrest. He highlighted a significant decline in mango pulp exports due to reduced production and restrictive taxation policies in some European countries, urging collaborative efforts to rejuvenate the sector and safeguard the livelihoods of farmers.

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ITC is expanding its network of FPOs, further aiming to connect one crore farmers in the next 4-5 years and scaling up sourcing of fruits and vegetables through this platform, said its Agri Business Division CEO S Ganesh Kumar . https://lnkd.in/dSD-h3XP #AgriBusiness #Agritech #Agriinitiatives

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During the Conference on ‘Future Roadmap for Indian Dairy Sector’ organised at NDDB, Anand, the Panel on ‘Value Added Milk & Milk products’ was chaired by Dr Dheer Singh, Director, ICAR-NDRI Karnal with the fellow panellists as Shri Manish Bandlish, MD, Mother Dairy Fruit & Vegetable Pvt. Ltd.; Dr Amit Vyas, MD, Amul Dairy; Dr Suneeta Pinto, Principal, SMC College of Dairy Science; Dr. Atanu Jana, Former Principal, SMC College of Dairy Science; Shri Sameer Saxena, Head (QA & NPD) Amul (GCMMF) and Shri S Rajeev, ED, NDDB. The Panel deliberated on the importance of having a good mix of Value Added Products for better returns to farmers and to provide better choices to consumers. Some of the recommendations of the panel included: • Focus on innovative value-added dairy products catering to evolving consumer preferences • Need for Laboratories to carry out clinical trials for Immunoglobulins, lactoferin, peptides and other components from milk to ascertain their benefits • Focussed approach towards various dairy by-products which can be utilised to produce value-added products • Market study on the consumer trends and developing products suited to consumer demands • A centre of excellence for dairy cooperatives may be established for new products development • Various cultures and also the enzyme rennet used to be produced indigenously • Cooperatives need to take conscious decision for including Value added products in their product portfolio considering scale and economics • Rather than focussing only on the value added products, dairy plants can manufacture traditional products like Khoa / Channa and supply it in market for making sweets

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During the Conference on ‘Future Roadmap for Indian Dairy Sector’, the panel on ‘Enhancing dairy exports to make India Dairy to the World’ was chaired by Shri Jayen Mehta, MD, Amul (GCMMF) with the fellow panellists Shri MK Jagdish, MD, Karnataka Milk Federation ( Karnataka Cooperative Milk Producers Federation Limited(KMF); Shri Rakesh Mohan Joshi, Director, Indian Institute of Plantation Management, Bengaluru (IIPMB); Dr Sudhanshu, Secretary, The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) and Shri S Regupathi, ED, NDDB. The panel deliberated on the opportunities and impediments for export of milk and milk products from India and gave recommendations to make India Dairy to the World in coming years, which included: • Commodities and Branded products need to be differentiated for exports; International marketing and branding strategies need to be worked out accordingly. • Potential products for export need to be strategically selected based on competitive and comparative advantages. • For the price competitiveness, setting up plants abroad need to be considered in addition to exporting products from India. • Create FMD-free zones for export • Focussed bilateral meetings and trade negotiations for removal of Non-Tariff barriers. • National Cooperative Export Limited to play a major role in the export of dairy products of cooperatives. • The Anand model of small holder dairying through cooperatives may be replicated to similarly placed countries

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#Maharashtra state government has confirmed milk subsidy and #SMP #exportsubsidy for #dairyfarmers and processors respectively on July 2nd 2024. They did the same on July 19th 2018 also. The timing, the #milkprice challenge, farmers’ despair, massive SMP stockpiles, the price parity of #dairycommodities particularly SMP, with #globaldairyprices, and the Global Dairy Trade index drop 5% on July 3, 2018, compared to 6.9% down on 2nd July 2, 2024—nothing has changed. The how can we expect different results by doing the same thing? If the combination of #milksubsidy and #exportsubsidy was a solution in 2018, why is the industry standing at the same crossroads again? Read in a comparative analysis of July 2018 situation versus today in a blog by Kuldeep Sharma .. Indian Dairy Association Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying Varsha Joshi R S Sodhi Suruchi Consultants Saloni Sharma Dhruv Sharma Devinder Sharma National Dairy Development Board Ndri Graduates https://lnkd.in/g_Z_4eUz

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Are #milksubsidies and #milkpowder #exportsubsidies truly #sustainable solutions? In #Maharashtra, a similar approach was taken six years ago, yet #dairyfarmers find themselves at the same crossroads today. They are now rejecting the ₹35 milk price, even after a ₹5 subsidy as they want minimum Rs 40 per kgs. Moreover, over two-thirds of processors cannot benefit from the export subsidy as they sell fresh category products. So, who are these #subsidies really for? Spend 5 minutes reading an insightful analysis on how history has repeated itself in just six years. The million-dollar question remains: "Can we expect different results by doing the same things under similar circumstances?"

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🌟 Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi released 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and bio-resilient crop varieties at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi today. In cashew, we have Nethra Jumbo-1. 🌰 🌟 Striking Features of Nethra Jumbo-1: 🔹 Jumbo-Sized Nuts: The nuts are large, with a uniform size, averaging 12 grams per nut. 🔹 Cluster Bearing: The variety exhibits a cluster-bearing habit, contributing to higher yields. 🔹 High Market Price: Due to the larger nut size and premium quality, farmers can fetch about 10% higher prices. 🔹 Labor Efficiency: Reduces labor costs by 50%, thanks to easy harvesting and uniform nut size. 🔹 Early Flowering: This hybrid flowers early in the season, allowing farmers to take advantage of early market prices. 🔹 Resilience: Can escape severe pre-monsoon moisture stress, making it more reliable under varying weather conditions. 🌰 Nut and Kernels: 🔸 Nut Size: The nut weight ranges from 11 to 13 grams, with an average of 12 grams per nut. 🔸 Shelling Percentage: High shelling percentage of 29.1%. 🔸 Dimensions: Nut length of 3.66 cm, width of 2.73 cm, and thickness of 2.41 cm. 🔸 CNSL Content: Contains 18.5% Cashew Nut Shell Liquid (CNSL) in the shell. 🔸 Kernel Grade: The kernels are bold, with an average weight of 3.4 grams, fitting into the W130 kernel grade. 🌾 Harvesting Time: 🔹 Season: Harvesting begins in January and continues until March-end. 🔹 Efficiency: Shorter harvesting period helps in reducing labor costs. 🔹 Yield: The variety yields about 5.31 kg per plant per year, with a ten-year-old tree potentially producing around 10 kg of nuts. 🌸 Flowering and Fruit Set: 🔸 Flowering Period: Flowers are produced from the second year after planting, starting in December and continuing up to March. 🔸 Peak Flowering: The peak flowering period occurs in January and February. 🔸 Flower Structure: Broadly pyramidal panicles with a high hermaphrodite to male flower ratio (0.21), leading to better fruit set. 🔸 Fruit Characteristics: Tender nuts and the peduncle are slightly purple. 🌳 Additional Highlights: 🔹 Tree Habit: The tree is vigorous, with extensive branching and an open, spreading habit. Mature leaves are large and dark green with an obovate shape. 🔹 Cashew Apple: Produces attractive red-colored apples, each weighing around 100 grams, with a TSS of 13° Brix and 72% juice content. Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Ajara Global Traders Krushna Cashew Industry

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The revenue growth of the experimental dairy plant (EDP) at Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (GADVASU) has soared from Rs 19.6 lakh to Rs 2.02 crore in just three years! This remarkable achievement is attributed to value-addition, innovative practices, strategic marketing, and the relentless efforts of dedicated staff. Dr. Inderjeet Singh, Vice-Chancellor, highlighted the critical role of transforming milk into high-value products. The use of milk for value-added products surged from 8% to 28%, significantly boosting revenue. Products like kulfi, pinny, dahi, mozzarella cheese, flavored milk, burfi, milk cake, ghee, whey drinks, and newly launched desi ghee biscuits have diversified the product range, attracting a wider customer base. A standout product is the premium Sahiwal Ghee, which exemplifies the value-addition strategy. Produced from Sahiwal milk, its price realization jumped from Rs 30-35 per kg to over Rs 100 per kg, contributing to substantial revenue growth. Dr. Singh also emphasized the importance of environment-friendly packaging, with upgrades like vacuum packaging for paneer and glass bottle packaging for ghee, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance. Dr. R.S. Sethi, Dean, College of Dairy and Food Science Technology, noted various management changes that streamlined operations, improved efficiency, and fostered a culture of innovation. . . #Innovation #Sustainability #DairyIndustry #ValueAddition #RevenueGrowth #GADVASU https://lnkd.in/g7wnFJJj

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In a major boost for India’s sugarcane sector, sugar mills in top-producing states have made significant progress in paying farmers for the 2023-24 season. Maharashtra, a leading sugar producer, has cleared 99.92 per cent of its dues, totaling Rs 36,732 crore. Read the full article here🔗 https://lnkd.in/gUBw58WF #SugarIndustry #Maharashtra #SugarMills #CaneDues #AgricultureNews #SugarSector #ChiniMandiUpdates #IndiaAgriculture #SustainableFarming #SugarProduction #ChiniMandi #SugarIndustryNews #sugarcane Sanjeev Chopra

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Parle Agro Pvt Ltd, which operates in the beverage market with brands such as Frooti, Appy, SMOODH and Bailley, has reported a 12.3% decline in its consolidated revenue to Rs 3,126.06 crore for FY24, according to an RoC filing from the company. Click on the link below to know more.... #retailnews #retailtrrends #retailsector #retailindustry #retailing #retailresults #retailupdates #businessnews #retailgrowth #retailsectornews #retailindia #retailtrends #retailbusiness #ir #IndiaRetailing

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SBI report cautions food price rise over possible crop loss due to excess rains New Delhi: With monsoon progressing satisfactorily with a 2 per cent surplus to date and progress of area under Kharif crop cultivation showing 2.9 per cent on a yearly basis, SBI Research expects inflation to remain within the RBI target in 2024-25. With La Nina getting precedence going ahead, excess rainfalls could result in crop loss and thus a negative impact on food prices, SBI Research report, authored by Soumya Kanti Ghosh, Group Chief Economic Advisor, said. Theoretically, La Nina brings cooler temperatures and a general increase in rainfall in a region. For the whole of 2024-25, retail inflation is likely to average 4.6-4.7 per cent. In June, it breached 5 per cent. Consequently, the cumulative kharif sowing stood at 905 lakh hectares (as of August 02, 2024), 82 per cent of the full season normal acreage and 3 per cent higher than the corresponding date of the previous year. However, certain major foodgrain-producing states are still in huge deficit mode. Going forward, IMD’s forecast of above-normal rainfall augurs well for replenishment of reservoir levels and further progress of kharif sowing, said the SBI Research report. Farmers in India have sown Kharif crops across 904.60 lakh hectares so far this year, as against 879.22 lakh hectares in the same period of last year, according to the latest data from the Agriculture Ministry. Commodity-wise, paddy, pulses, oilseeds, millets, and sugarcane sowing have been higher year-on-year. Sowing for cotton and jute/mesta has, on the other side, declined. India has three cropping seasons — Summer, Kharif, and Rabi. Crops that are sown during October and November and the produce harvested from January depending on maturity are Rabi. Crops sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains are harvested in October-November are kharif. Crops produced between Rabi and Kharif are Summer crops. India receives over 70 per cent of its overall rainfall during this southwest monsoon period. Thus, the timely and proper occurrence of monsoon rainfall holds prominence for the Indian economy, given the livelihood of nearly 45 per cent of India’s population depends on agriculture which depends on rainfall. Rising food prices continued to be a headache for Indian consumers, with the inflation rate in the food segment almost doubling year-on-year in June. Food inflation almost doubled to 8.36 per cent last month, versus 4.63 per cent reported in the same month of 2023, official data showed. The retail inflation for all segments of food–cement and products, meat and fish, egg, milk and products, oils and fats, fruits, vegetables in particular, pulses and products, sugar, spices, prepared snacks, and sweets–rose month-on-month. Credit: https://lnkd.in/dFzt94cw #India #Sugar #Sugarcane #Commodities #Prices #Food #Price #ChiniMandi #Agrimandi

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A fundamental requirement for the industry, and can be very successful if done properly.

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The idea behind this graph or chart giving avg broiler rates of mumbai region and impact of these rates (on a monthly basis) either improves or reduces weighted average rates of actual realised rate of broiler which directly impacts the profitability of every individual's balance sheet. The value in graph shows how avg weighted avg sales rates improved or reduces till that month due to high or low avg sales rates of that month. The shows improved avg rate due to high sales rate of that month and vice varsa for red graph value. These rates are of mumbai region but the similar patterns are seen all over india But there is always a catch in every situation like self influenced and market influenced, but whatever is the case our main intention is to make profit from existing businesses with infrastructure and positions. Looking at the existing data of placements of the industry with above 5.00 cr Broiler Parents ( apox) and with 50.00 cr Broiler Placements / Month - PAN INDIA ( take your own guess and calculations ) - THIS YEAR TOO WE MAY HAVE BAD SALES PRICE AS COMPARE TO PREVIOUS 3 YEARS and on TOP of that with very high RAW MATERIAL PRICES OF MAIZE AND NOW SOYA /OIL, HATCHING EGG AND CHICK PRICES, we may end up...... I AN NOT Pessimistic BUT we need to take some cognizance of it and not leave to NATURAL CORRECTION... If possible give your comments ....

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The NDDB's conference on the "Future Roadmap for Indian Dairy Sector" highlighted the importance of value-added dairy products for boosting farmer incomes and consumer choice. Key recommendations included innovative product development, clinical trials on milk components, establishing a center of excellence for dairy cooperatives, and promoting indigenous production of dairy cultures. The panel urged dairy cooperatives to balance traditional and value-added products to enhance profitability and meet consumer demands. . . #DairyDevelopment #ValueAddedDairy #FarmerIncome #Innovation #SustainableGrowth #ConsumerTrends https://lnkd.in/gt9Yv_fp

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Insecticides (India) Limited has reported the financial results for Q1FY25. Insecticides (India) Limited (India) Ltd on reported 68.18 per cent jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 49.01 crore for the first quarter of the current fiscal year. #profitgrowth #steadydemand #strategicfocus #financialperformance #marketcondition https://lnkd.in/dc5DAaAk

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