The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is organising the second "Agri Conclave 2006: Bringing New Techniques and Ideas to the Masses", a conference cum showcase of agriculture and food products, on July 14 and 15, at Kota to highlight and discuss latest advancements in the agri-sector. | |
| The Rajasthan government will be a partner in this event. The event will include a conference of key government personnel, leaders of various companies, farmers, academicians, non-governmental agencies and experts from agriculture sector, etc. Over 300 farmers from Hadauti region are expected to attend the two-day session. |
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| The farmers will discuss issues pertaining to agriculture and suggest solutions. The sessions will have dedicated discussions on crops and issues and problems related to Hadauti region as well. |
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| It will serve to create linkages, share best practices and new technologies. Some of the topics include water, crop diversification, contract and organic farming, agri-marketing, agri-financing, insurance, infrastructure, etc. One session is dedicated to showcasing best practices by farmers from various parts of India. |
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| A showcase to highlight products, services, processes and technologies will also be organised simultaneously. |
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| The exhibition will be a platform for the participants to display their products and services for the target customers. |
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| Some of the companies, participating in the exhibition, are Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd, ICICI Bank, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co Ltd, APEDA, NIAM, AWB India Pvt Ltd, etc. |
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| Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd Managing Director Sunil Sethy; APEDA Chairman KS Money; Maharana Pratap University for Agriculture and Technology Vice-Chancellor S L Mehta; Rajasthan Livelihood Mission Vice-Chairman ML Mehta; Consortium of Indian Farmers Association Secretary General P Chengal Reddy; Pepsico India Holding Pvt Ltd Executive Director, Abhiram Seth; Agriculture Rajasthan Secretary Parvindar Singh, Rajasthan Agriculture |
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