Unsustainable agricultural production methods 🌾, and poor nutritional health of population 🧑🤝🧑 are the key drivers behind the annual hidden cost of India's food system, Food System Economics Commission estimates this at 💰USD 1.5 trillion. To build a systemic approach towards addressing this, Food and Land Use Coalition - FOLU India alongwith its regional partner, MS Swaminathan Research Foundation, brought together about 42 participants from CSOs with deep experience of working on ground with food system actors, for southern regional consultation in Chennai. Discussions centered on policy outlook, governance mechanisms and areas with potentially highest impact towards a transformative process. Learn more about the consultation and FSEC's recommendations for India: https://bit.ly/3S6JvTz Dr. Jayahari KM, FOLU India Country Coordinator: The hidden cost of India's food systems is huge, about 15% of the global hidden cost of the food system. FSEC's recommendations for India provides us with key insights that we must contextualise for different regions. This southern regional consultation initiated by FOLU India is first of the series of dialogues to be held with on-ground actors in various parts of the country.
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📢 Exciting News: National Finalists at the Through the Policy Prism Case Competition organised by Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode We're thrilled to announce that TEAM PHOENIX of the PGDM (GM) Cohort 2025- comprising of Prateek Sharma and Giridhar V and Sanchi Mendiratta emerged as a National Finalist (4th Place). Boosting India's Food Exports: Balancing Quality and Global Reach is the over-arching theme of the case. The case highlights that India, a powerhouse in agricultural production, faces a dilemma. Despite being the world's largest rice exporter and a major player in other staples like wheat and sugar, recent export restrictions and high rejection rates in key markets like the US paint a concerning picture. The case presented an opportunity to play the role of a consultant for the Indian Government – preparing a strong analysis for the policy changes that can be the game changers in both the lives of Indian Farmers and Indian Agriculture on the whole. The team worked on a “4 Pronged Strategy for Policy Reforms” focussing on quality & safety, balancing domestic needs vs exports, FARM 2 FORK Strategy with digitization and sustainable farming techniques. This case gave the freedom and license to think beyond the classrooms and conventional problems prevalent in the economy. The focus on sustainability and climate change has forced the ecosystem to think not just about self but on surroundings as well – Agriculture is a sector that has plenty of scope for the adoption of technologies and is critical to ensure the welfare of humanity from starvation and malnutrition as well focussing on pursuing the “Innovations at the Bottom of the Pyramid. #PolicyReforms #IndianAgriculture #FARM2FORK #InnovationsatthebottomofthePyramid
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Asst. Professor, FMS, Delhi University [Course -Sustainable Business & Development, Strategy]; [Research - Crosscutting the themes of agri-food systems, society, & climate change I Sustainable value network]
The globalized and standardized agri-food systems have changed the way societies produce and consume agricultural commodities. We have immensely benefited from such globalized and standardized agri-food systems. However, to what extent the food systems should be globalized and standardized, especially when several of the shortcomings of such agri-food systems are clearly visible, is questionable. There is a growing realization to promoting and strengthening Alternative Food Networks (AFNs), both in the global north and global south. This empirical work based on fieldwork in Assam and Darjeeling is an outcome of my Ph.D. research, particularly extending my past work on farmers' decision to adopt sustainable practices https://lnkd.in/dbzp4_nQ and the resultant value chain development post-adoption https://lnkd.in/dQKYVZZC. This article emphasizes the need for developing sustainable AFNs that counterbalance the limitations of standardized agri-food systems, in which local entrepreneurs can play a pivotal role. The findings also underscore the significance of considering spatial, economic, and socio-cultural heterogeneities within and between regions while attempting to promote AFNs. Happy to share below a link to the article for those who might be interested to know more about AFNs and also the findings from the field. https://lnkd.in/dK9RBjgk
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Key takeaways from Prime Minister Narendra Modi speech during the inauguration of the International Conference of Agricultural Economists (ICAE) ▶️Agriculture is at the centre of economic policymaking. ▶️ Nearly 90 per cent of families have very little land. These small farmers are the biggest strength of food security not only in India alone but also the whole world. ▶️ Promoting chemical-free natural farming at a large scale has give India very good results.This model of Agriculture can be adopted by other countries. ▶️ India are developing a complete ecosystem to support our farmers,moves towards zero hunger and offer solution to the world. ▶️ Key advances in technology used include Soil Health Cards,E-Nam, India’s Digital Agriculture Market which uses Kisan Credit Card and the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana. ▶️ India is creating digital public infrastructure for digital crop survey. Farmers will get real-time information and will be able to make data-driven decisions. ▶️ He highlighted government’s push for research and development into climate-resilient crops, for instance in India,nearly 1900 new climate resilient varieties have been handed to the farmers in the last 10 years, including rice varieties which require 25 percent less water than traditional varieties ▶️ He concludes by highlighting the importance of global knowledge sharing for a sustainable future for all. It's important to note that there was a time when India’s food security was a matter of concern for the world. Today, India is engaged in providing solutions for Global Food Security and Global Nutrition Security. Today,India is the largest producer of milk, pulses and spices. the second largest producer of food grains, fruits, vegetables, cotton, sugar, tea, farmed fish. The question is,Can African countries copy the Agricultural Model in India? #Confrence #Research #Sustainablefarming
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On April 24th , 2024, we hosted IFCN monthly researcher meeting. Among the highlights of this webinar was a thought-provoking presentation by IFCN researcher Amit Saha titled " India dairy outlook -sustainable development using IFCN tools." highlighting the following key points: 🐮 Dairy sector in India holds significant religious and cultural importance. 🐮 Small-scale dairy farmers are the backbone of India's dairy sector. 🐮 Introduction of crossbred animals and improvement of local breeds contribute to growth. 🐮 Challenges faced include low average land size (1.5 hectares), harsh weather, and low crop yields. 🐮 Amul leads in milk processing, holding a 30% market share. 🐮 Processors face collection challenges from rural areas. 🐮 Analysis of supply chain economic margins reveals maximum production costs at around 54%. 🐮 Processor margin is 8%, and farmer margin is 13%. 🐮 Consequently, few large dairy producers exist in India as processing and retailing are more profitable 🐮 By 2030, India aims to produce 300 million tons of milk, holding a 30% share of global milk production. 🐮 India targets a 3% share of the world export market with its current growth rate. 🐮 Despite this growth, small-scale dairies in India lag behind global profit levels. Our forthcoming webinar, scheduled for the 29th of May and featuring Sushil Paudyal, our expert from America/Nepal, is accessible to our research partners. Please contact Shiyin Zhong, our research network manager, if you would like to join the IFCN network. To make the dairy industry's future more promising, we look forward to working with you.
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When I was a student, India was a food short, famine-prone country (though actual famines did not occur.) The focus of India's agriculture sector was to increase food production so that India would no longer be dependent on imported foodgrains. This change occurred within a decade, with international technology of high-yielding seeds. For years now, India exports food grains. And, yet people continue to suffer from malnutrition, farmers make a bare living, food production sucks up too much water, and uses too much fossil-fuel based supplements like fertilizer. Not a pretty picture. More importantly, in people's minds and government policies, the mindset and policies of the 196o and 1970s persists. In particular, there remains a focus on land-based production of foodgrains. Even though, in relative terms, the demand for foodgrains has softened. Around the world, there are innovations of various types in ag production. And in ag management, too - agtech. But the penetration in India is too slow. In the end, agriculture is a State subject in India, and there is only so much that the Union government can do. Even the Union government repeal of old ag laws had to be taken back. Two points: 1. We need to increasingly hold the CMs accountable for the progress (or lack of it) in the ag sector. 2. We need to stop mentally equating agriculture with the production of land-based foodgrain crops - that was the past, not the future. Enough for this note.
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After months of meticulous research, my research paper on "Assessment of Agricultural Sustainability through Millets in India" was published in The Arthniti 2023-24 (ISSN 2277-1344) I co-authored this research paper with Namita Devadiga, Sharing a few striking insights that we came across: 1. Agriculture is a root externality for many socio-political disputes in India. One such example is the Kaveri water dispute, which arose due to the high water demands of rice cultivation in the regions near the Kaveri river. However, our research revealed a potential solution – millets like Jowar and Bajra. These crops require exponentially less water, offering a sustainable alternative to ease river water disputes caused by agricultural needs. 💧 2. During the green revolution in India, the focus was primarily on boosting productivity and revenue through rice and wheat cultivation. While it was successful in yielding massive outputs and export value from agriculture, they overshadowed the cultivation of millets during that period🌾 3. The declaration of 2023 as the year of the Millet has been a game-changer, not just for the Indian government but also for governments worldwide. The emphasis on incentivizing millet cultivation through policy changes is a significant supply-side boost. Additionally, raising awareness about the health and nutritional benefits of millets over rice and wheat can help bridge the demand gap, leading to a resurgence in millet consumption. 📈 Linking the research paper along. #sustainableagriculture #FoodSecurity #MilletRevolution #Supergrains #millets #yearofmillets
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Transition to a sustainable food system is the need of the hour and it is a herculean task in India. We need joined efforts of the whole civil society, governments and private sector to make it at a pace and scale. FOLU and Bharat Krishak Samaj together are beginning efforts to bring the stakeholders and actors together in India to catalyze the food system transformation. In the coming October, we are organizing a three-day event – Food Systems Summit – Marketplace of Ideas. Do you have a story - success or failure story to tell related with one of the following themes? 🌱 Supporting Regenerative Agriculture Production 🌧 Supporting Rainfed Area management 🥗 Improving Nutritional Outcomes 🔗👫 Ensuring sustainability in distribution and influencing consumer behavior Then join us in October 2024 to tell it to a wider audience. Tell your stories, listen to others, and get connected to work together. It is a fully sponsered event – we would be happy to pay for your travel and three-day accommodation in Delhi, in case your abstracts are selected.
📣 We’re inviting abstracts 📄 for presentation at the ‘Food Systems Summit: Marketplace for Ideas’ 2024. Bharat Krishak Samaj and Food and Land Use Coalition - FOLU India are proud to announce the inaugural edition of this premier national conference where practitioners, academicians, and private sector organisations will showcase their work on various aspects of #foodsystems transformation in India 🇮🇳. Abstracts are invited for the following themes: 🌱 Supporting Regenerative Agriculture Production 🌧 Supporting Rainfed Area management 🥗 Improving Nutritional Outcomes 🔗👫 Ensuring sustainability in distribution and influencing consumer behavior Submit your application here: 👉 https://bit.ly/FSH_Form Follow the link for more details: 👉 https://bit.ly/FSH_Details 🔴 Last date: 10th May 2024 Dr. Jayahari KM Ajay Vir Jakhar T.Nanda kumar
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"Healthy Millets, Healthy People" Millets have been a staple in diets in Sub-Saharan Africa and Asia for thousands of years. Millets are known for their low water requirements, tolerance to extreme heat and drought, and ability to grow on relatively poor soils. The UN believes that the International Year of Millets provides a unique opportunity to increase global production, promote better utilization of crop rotations, and encourage better connectivity throughout food systems. The initiative was brought forward by the Government of India and has gained support from numerous other nations and members of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The FAO is the implementing agency for the International Year of Millets, coordinating with technical experts, UN member countries, and stakeholders from all regions. The UN aims to elevate awareness of millets' contribution to food security and nutrition, inspire stakeholders on improving sustainable production and quality of millets, and draw focus for enhanced investment in research and development and extension services. Nirmala Sitharaman, Finance Minister of India, announced government funding for the Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR), aiming to make it a center of excellence and a global hub for millet research and development. The International Year of Millets 2023 consolidates global cooperation to promote millets in various ways, building on decades of research and development by institutes like ICRISAT, ICAR, IIMR, and others. Despite a drop in area under millet cultivation in India, production has increased due to improved varieties, hybrids, and better crop management practices. Millets are gaining attention as "future crops" due to their adaptability to drylands, and ability to grow in drought-prone environments with poor soils. They are also known for their nutritional benefits, addressing micronutrient deficiencies. #internationalyearofmillets #IYM2023 #millets #healthygrains #ICRISAT #ICAR #IIMR #agriculture
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It is imperative that we transform the agricultural system of the country. We are extending help to our farmers for the same in terms of technology, marketing and value addition amongst others. Our goal is to make India the food basket for organic foods globally. Our farmers can help us achieve the same. - PM Narendra Modi #IndependenceDay Watch full video: https://lnkd.in/didH4xg4
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Challenges and reforms in India's Agriculture and Food Processing Sectors: ❇️ Challenges: Yield persists below global averages, amplified by increased marginal land holdings, inadequate land records for credit access and dependency on monsoons ❇️ Food Processing Potential: India, the 14th largest food exporter, holds only a 2% share in global processed food exports With the sector projected to reach US$ 535bn by 2025-26, driven by post-Covid demand shift towards processed foods like health foods and RTE meals, there is vast scope to enhance exports ❇️ Prospects and reforms: Food processing industry has attracted over US$ 10bn in cumulative FDI from FY01 to FY22, reflecting robust investor confidence and growth prospects Policy changes which could uplift agricultural income: 1️⃣ Land leasing law reforms 2️⃣ Access to quality seeds 3️⃣ Shift to micro irrigation 4️⃣ Improving pricing mechanism and competition Read our perspective on India's growth story in our latest analysis: https://lnkd.in/g3yWc689 Kulmani Rana Preksha Razdan Rohit Rawat Akshay Garg
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