Participation and Platform for Trade
The conclave brought together over 30 exporters, 9 importers, and around 50 Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), providing a platform for business-to-business interactions. The event enabled stakeholders to explore trade opportunities, develop long-term partnerships, and expand both domestic and international market reach.
Assam’s diverse agro-climatic zones make it ideal for producing high-demand export products, including Assam Joha Rice and other non-basmati specialty rice varieties, fruits such as banana, pineapple, mandarin orange, and Assam lemon, and organic spices like ginger, turmeric, and black pepper.
Key Highlights and Insights
Speaking at the event, Assam’s Minister of Agriculture, Horticulture and Excise, Atul Bora, highlighted the region’s rich portfolio of GI-tagged and organically produced products. He emphasized the importance of aggregation, certification, infrastructure, and global market access to make Assam’s products competitive while supporting sustainable livelihoods for farmers.
Ms. Aruna Rajoria, IAS Commissioner and Secretary-cum-Agriculture Production Commissioner, stressed the need for strong market linkages to promote Assam’s globally sought-after agricultural products. APEDA Chairman Abhishek Dev outlined the growth potential for agricultural, horticultural, and organic exports from Assam, supported by farmer-friendly measures under the revised National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP), new Organic Mutual Recognition Agreements with Australia and New Zealand, and Free Trade Agreements with the UK, Oman, and EFTA countries.
Summary
APEDA organized an Organic Conclave-cum-Buyer Seller Meet in Guwahati to enhance agri-export opportunities from Assam. The event connected exporters, importers, and farmer producer companies, focusing on products like Assam Joha Rice, organic spices, and fruits. Officials highlighted the need for certification, infrastructure, and market linkages, supported by NPOP revisions, Mutual Recognition Agreements, and Free Trade Agreements, to boost sustainable and globally competitive organic exports.
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