Context:
NABARD, in collaboration with Palladium Consulting India Pvt Ltd, organized a three day workshop in order for Odisha’s Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) to expand their businesses globally.
The workshop convened policymakers, financial institutions, exporters, and supporting organizations to strengthen India’s agri export ecosystem.
Major Objectives & Training Focus
- Capacity Development
- With this aspect, the Export Pathshala initiative attempts to bring smallholder farmers directly to international buyers.
- According to better price realization and sustainable growth for the farmers.
- Various Practical Training Topics
- Import Documentation & Compliance: Meeting the international trade needs.
- Quality Standards & Packaging: Export preparedness of agricultural products.
- Post Harvest Management: Produce quality maintenance techniques.
- Value Chain Development: Export income of fruits, vegetables, and spices.
- Risk Mitigation & Export Insurance: Handling challenges in perishables exports.
Key Stakeholders and Expert Contributions
- Sessions were presided over by experts from NABARD, APEDA, World Trade Centre, Spices Board of India, Bank of Baroda, and industry exporters.
- The last day was marked by successful FPO leaders sharing their insights.
Strategic Roadmap for Agri Exports
- NABARD & Palladium’s action plan encompasses different steps like:
- To identify clusters for export related production.
- For Enterprises FPO, leverage export support structure.
- Collaborate with exporters to strengthen supply chains.
