Farmer Producer Companies promoted by Mission Organic Value Chain Development for North Eastern Region Assam under DoH&FP Assam participated in a 3-day event at Expo One – Organic North East 2023, from February 3rd – 5th, 2023 at the College of Veterinary Science Play Ground, Khanapara, Guwahati.
The Expo One accommodated the International Conference & Exhibition for the organic sector focused on the North East to share information on organic agriculture, new innovations, potential use of digitization and new technologies. Hon’ble Agriculture Minister, Govt. Of Assam, Shri Atul Bora inaugurated the exhibition. The aim of the expo is to strengthen the trade linkage between the North East Region and rest of the world, and to boost trade and economy for local producers. A panel discussion was held to discuss prospects and potentials, marketing strategies, overcoming logistics issues and industry mentorship for emerging FPOs.
The FPCs got a platform to showcase their organic produces, and the opportunity for market linkage through a Buyer-Seller meet. The FPCs were also given insights on increasing demand of organic produce in domestic markets, online marketplace business model for FPO/FPC, opportunities for International export etc. Total 9 FPCs under MOVCD-NER, Assam Scheme had set up their stalls and showcased various organic produces like Turmeric, Ginger, G9 variety Bananas, Red Rice, Kumol Saul or Magic Rice, Joha Rice, Black Rice, etc. Shri Triranga Bharatiya Borah, Director, Directorate of Horticulture and Food Processing, Assam stated, “Our motive is to give the farmers and FPCs who are into organic produces from the North-eastern region, a market platform and to collaborate with other brands, institutions and organisations coming from different states. I hope our organic farmers get maximum benefit from this expo.”
