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More than 500+ FPOs from across the country will participate in Samunnati’s FPO Conclave to be held in Hyderabad

More than 500+ FPOs from across the country will participate in Samunnati’s FPO Conclave to be held in Hyderabad

New Delhi – 02/09/2024: Samunnati, a leading agri-value chain enabler, is set to host its 4th edition of FPO (Farmer Producer Organization) Conclave at Hyderabad, Telangana, on the 3rd & 4th of September 2024. This year’s theme centres on “Sustainable agriculture solutions”, aiming to empower small-holder farmers and agribusinesses across 20+ states with the presence of 500+ FPO representatives while driving innovative, eco-friendly solutions for the sector.

 

The event has garnered significant national attention as the Hon’ble Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and Minister of Rural Development, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan will be virtually addressing the FPOs representatives and the agri-tech stakeholders at the inaugural function.

 

The event will be inaugurated in the presence of chief guest Mr Faiz Ahmed Kidwai, Additional Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, and special guest Shri M. Raghunandan Rao, Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Telangana. Representatives from NABARD and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FPO) will also be present to share their insights on fostering a sustainable agricultural ecosystem in the Indian agricultural landscape.

 

The FPO conclave will feature an impressive lineup of prominent Agri-tech industry players, including Olam Agri, Bayer, Farmers One, Credit Access Life, Bioseed, Indofil Industries, Accel Sine, Villgro, and many others, making it a powerhouse gathering of innovators and thought leaders in the agricultural sector.

 

The event takes place at a pivotal moment for India’s agricultural sector. In recent years, the government has highlighted the crucial role of FPOs in tackling the challenges faced by both traditional and sustainable farming practices. Additionally, it has called for increased financial support to strengthen these organizations.

 

Mr Anil Kumar SG, Founder and CEO of Samunnati, highlighted the importance of sustainability in agriculture, stating, “The 4th Samunnati FPO Conclave is a great symbol of our collective resolve to create a platform for FPOs to connect, grow, and thrive sustainably. With the presence of key policymakers and stakeholders, this event will reinforce the significance of building a future-ready, eco-conscious agricultural system.”

 

The event features carefully curated panel discussions around the theme: Business case for sustainability in Agriculture, Development of sustainable agri Value chain, ecosystem players on climate-smart Agriculture Innovation, and input players gearing up for climate-smart agriculture opportunities. Apart from these, there will be interactive talks between FPOs and expert speakers on the sustainable practices and initiatives taken by FPOs in India. Through these two days of interactive engagement, esteemed FPO representatives and thousands of farmers come together to discuss, learn and exchange dialogues on the feasibility and practicality of enabling sustainable agriculture practices that aim towards a sustainable India.

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