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Agricultural Exports in India - Coggle Diagram
Agricultural Exports in India
India’s agri-exports
Export earnings will increase by focusing more on value-added processed food products
Value increased from $17.8bn to $20.65bn (2015-2020)
Primary processed commodities form the majority
focus is more on developing various processed foods
India’s total exports is 11%
Various initiatives
Agriculture Export Policy in 2018: Doubling farmers income by 2022
CSS: Transport and Marketing Assistance for Specified Agriculture Products
Assistance to the exporters under Export Promotion Schemes
100% FDI is allowed
Establishment of APEDA (under the APEDA Act 1985)
Changes in agricultural export basket
Lean character and near organic nature
Recent spikes in non-basmati rice
Indian buffalo meat
Basmati rice is one of the top
Challenges associated with agri exports
Pro-consumer bias eg. imports going cheaper
International prices and quality concerns
Uncertainty in foreign trading regimes
Lack of comparative advantage
No study on complete export potential
Non-tariff measures by other countries
Low yield levels due to fragmented land holdings
Phytosanitary measures for dairy sector
Lack of a predictable and consistent agricultural policy
How to improve?
Re-invigorating agricultural research and education
Augmenting cargo handling facilities
Village level procurement centres
Create a Green channel clearance for perishable products
Infrastructure status to agricultural value chains
Establish regional production belts
Financial assistance
Way forward
Meeting global food quality standards
Reputed Indian brands should be encouraged
Ensuring low cost of production
Focus on cost competitiveness
Diversify and expand the export basket