Haryana Farmers Expand Reach to African Agribusiness Markets
Haryana Farmers Go Global, to Explore Agribusiness in African Nations

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Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a new initiative to connect local farmers with global markets, specifically targeting agribusiness opportunities in Tanzania and Kenya. This effort includes promoting natural farming and enhancing farmers' income through partnerships with Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs).
- 01Haryana's Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) will explore agribusiness opportunities in Tanzania and Kenya.
- 02The state government aims to initiate natural farming on approximately 4,000 acres, offering a 10% premium on market prices for natural produce.
- 03An agreement was signed with MDH to support the commercial cultivation of spices like ginger, turmeric, and chilli in the Morni region.
- 04The initiative aims to integrate Haryana's farmers into global agricultural trade and supply chains.
- 05MDH is committed to ensuring pesticide-free production and stable markets for local farmers.
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Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has launched a significant initiative aimed at connecting local farmers with global agribusiness opportunities in African nations such as Tanzania and Kenya. This initiative involves an agreement signed between the state and six Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs), with the goal of enhancing farmers' income and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The government plans to promote natural farming in the Morni region, targeting approximately 4,000 acres, and offering farmers a price 10% higher than market rates for their produce. Under this initiative, commercial cultivation of spices, including ginger, turmeric, and chilli, will be supported, with technical guidance and marketing assistance provided by MDH. The Chief Minister emphasized that this effort is not just about local markets but aims to position Haryana's farmers within global supply chains, thereby increasing agricultural exports and establishing the state on the international agricultural trade map. MDH's owner highlighted the importance of creating a cooperative agricultural ecosystem that benefits farmers and the industry alike.
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This initiative is expected to significantly increase farmers' income by connecting them to international markets and providing better pricing for sustainable produce.
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