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Potato Europe 2013 :  Investment Opportunities in Potato Sector

Economic and Foreign Policy on Slippery Ground

Where to  Invest in Agribusinesses or  Food Processing Sector? Recently, I was invited by CII, Coimbatore Chapter to share my thoughts on the mentioned topic. I am sharing with you all to seek your feedback and comments and questions on the same. Pl. feel free to analyse the presentation critically and do send your comments where you feel my views needs re-look.  Without raw material, nothing can be processed... so look for raw material availability around your processed area of investment. To start with import substitution... this can be a good option provided quality and features should never be compromised . In high current account deficit economy this should be promoted by even by government tax incentives.  Or, you may start with export opportunity ... this can be a good option provided quality and features are not compromised. In high current account deficit economy this should be promoted by even by government tax incentives. While ...

India offers Investment Opportunities in Potato Sector: Crop for Nutrition, Employment and Wealth Creation 42 Million Tons to be Managed Every Year...  By: Vijay Sardana   Potato is one unique crop which is consumed in every part of the world, in every season, by every community, irrespective of social status, socio -political and religious belief.   Table 1 : Potato Production in India Year Potato Area (in '000 Hectare) Potato Production (in '000 Tonne) Productivity (Tons/Ha.) 2001-02 1259.5 24456.1 19.42 2002-03 1337.2 23161.4 17.32 2003-04 1484.7 27925.8 18.81 2004-05 1523.9 28787.7 18.89 2005-06 1569.2 29174.6 18.59 2006-07 1742.8 28599.5 16.41 2007-08 1795.0 34658.3 19.31 2008-09 3667.0 73124.2 19.94 2009-10 1835....

 Poultry CEOs Forum Organised at  Hyderabad, INDIA Traditional methods and technologies may not be able to deliver in line with the emerging challenges.  For future growth, companies will be forced to focus on new dimensions which are related to socio-environmental aspects of poultry trade.  Poultry companies must evaluate their supply chains keeping in mind their multi-dimensional impact on environment and animal welfare issues by adopting Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) approach throughout supply chain.  Indian Poultry Industry has achieved comparatively good level of productivity. Learning from around the world was so far on productivity aspects. Now we have to also learn about socio-environmental dimensions of poultry trade as well.   There can be various approaches for animal welfare.  Studies indicate Animal Welfare approach also have positive impact on productivity.   Pou...

Edible oil and Fuel oil will keep India's Economic and Foreign Policy on Slippery Ground  India will spend USD 40 billion every year on import of edible oils By  Vijay Sardana Edible oils form an essential part of the modern diet. These oils play a vital role as an energy source, and provide the diet with many beneficial micronutrients. Like any other essential commodities, the main drivers to determine the demand of oilseeds and edible oils, are population and income. Demand Side Analysis for Oilseeds and Edible Oils in India: Projected Population of India in 2025 According to the Report of the Technical Group on Population Projections constituted by the National Commission on Population, Government of India, the population of India is expected to increase to 1400 million by 2025 at the rate of 1.2 percent annually. As a consequence, the density of population will increase from 313 to 426 persons per square kilometer. Projected Per-capita Income of I...