ICFA (Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture) is going to organize North East Agriculture and Food Processing Summit & Expo on 23rd June 2022 at Hotel Lily, Guwahati and Veterinary College Playground, Guwahati, Assam
Objectives of Agriculture and Food Processing Summit:
- To discuss the problems faced by farmers in North Eastern India, the issue of access and equity in technologies, trade and marketing, and the challenges in food processing, Agri value, and supply chains.
- To discuss the policy, trade, technology, and market perspectives on agriculture and food processing on the North-Eastern India level for sustainable development and creating opportunities for farmers.
- To discuss the role of the NE States, industry, and institutions in promoting FPOs, agribusinesses, start-up ventures, and value chain development to help farmers with marketing and technologies.
- To discuss the issue of climate change and food security, the need for collective action through global partnerships, and the increased role of the private sector in providing farmers marketing, trade, and technology access to double farmers’ incomes.
- To facilitate technology and investments, access to various government schemes and programs to encourage entrepreneurs and industries to create startups and put up processing infrastructure, supply and value chain development through industry linkages and partnerships
Who can participate in Agriculture and Food Processing Summit
- Political Leaders and Policy Makers
- Officials of the Central and State Governments
- Industry leaders and agribusiness industry executives
- Experts, researchers, academic and extension persons
- Banking, insurance, Financial, rural, and development professionals
- Farmers, processors, traders, exporters, startups, and extension agencies
- Entrepreneurs, NGOs, KPOs, FPOs, students, and agribusiness professionals
Event details
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Inaugural Session | 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM |
| Tea Break | 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Session – 1 Agriculture opportunities in NER | 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Session – 2 Policy initiatives of the Central Government in agri and food processing sectors for NER |
12:15 PM – 01:30 PM |
| Lunch | 01:30 PM – 02:15 PM |
| Session – 3 Agri Supply and Value Chain Development | 02:15 PM – 03:30 PM |
| Session – 4 Boosting food processing sector in NER through Startups under public private partnerships |
03:30 PM – 04:45 PM |
| Tea Break | 04:45 PM – 05:15 PM |
| Concluding Session: Way forward | 05:15 PM – 06:30 PM |
Area of focus in agriculture and Food Processing Summit
- Agro, MSME And Food Processing Projects
- Horticulture, Tea, Spices And Medicinal Plants
- Poultry, Fisheries, Piggery And Dairy
- Coir, Bamboo And Rural Craft Products
- Eco, Agro And Nature Tourism
- Commerce, And Rural Development
- Skills, Jobs And Entrepreneurship
- Role Of Cooperatives In Agriculture
About Organizers
Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture is the apex body in India, working on business, policy and development agenda and serving as a global platform for trade facilitation, partnerships, technology and agribusiness services.
Contact of organizer
Anjali Choudhary – Manager – Marketing & Corporate Relations
Indian Chamber of Food and Agriculture
214-217, B-Wing, Naurang House, KG Marg, New Delhi-110001
Mob : +91-8874 184076
Ph : 011-41501475, 41501465
Email : anjali.Choudhary@icfa.org.in