APEDA organises orientation prog for startups in agri-export

Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) in association with Agriculture University, Jodhpur, Rajasthan organised a programme where more than 430 farmers, students, traders and other stakeholders had participated. The orientation programme for startups in agri-export was aimed at creating awareness among farmers and agriculture students in the western region of Rajasthan on agri-exports. The focus of the programme was to urge the Rajasthan government to adopt ‘agriculture export’ as a business opportunity for boosting livelihood and farmers’ income. The aim of the programme organised through virtual mode was to support the farmers, agriculture students and other stakeholders in the export-oriented supply chain which generate rural employment. During the programme, APEDA officials explained issues around agricultural exports and challenges in the export-oriented agri supply chain. The programme emphasised the need for automation, mechanisation in agriculture for achieving quality products that would enhance competitiveness in the international market.