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Centre to seek comments on farm export policy draft
Context
The Commerce Ministry will soon put out a draft Agricultural Export Policy for comments from the public, according to a senior official.
Policy aims to boost produce shipments, value addition’
The proposed policy, which aims to boost shipments of farm items by identifying niche products and new markets, also has a focus on value addition and reduction of wastage through pre and post-harvest interventions
‘Indus Food’ starting January 18
- Two-day mega international food and beverage trade show
- More than 400 exhibitors are expected to participate in the event, besides buyers from about 43 countries
- About $2.5 billion worth of business is expected to be finalised during the event, as per government estimates.
Exports rise
- Exports from the segment rose 18% to $21 billion in April-October 2017-18 period as against just 5% in 2016-17.
- The proposed agricultural export policy will also help develop agricultural clusters
- The proposed policy would also cover issues such as logistics, certification and traceability to increase shipments of farm produce including coffee, tea, fruits and vegetables.
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