https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/rssfeed/country/sri%20lanka sri lanka https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/news/92/454/dmcc-and-bsaf-collaborate-to-boost-agri-commodities-trade-with-south-asia.html https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/news/92/454/dmcc-and-bsaf-collaborate-to-boost-agri-commodities-trade-with-south-asia.html Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:59:30 +0530 MoU to focus on FoodTech and AgriTech projects, business opportunities, and knowledge transfer through events. The world’s flagship free zone and Government of Dubai Authority on commodities trade and enterprise – and the Bharat Subcontinent Agri Foundation (BSAF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will see the two entities collaborate to advance the global agricultural (agri) commodities sector between the UAE and South Asia. The agreement was signed by Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, and Sudhakar Tomar, Chairman of BSAF, at the inaugural South Asia Agri Summit in Kathmandu, Nepal. Targeting the growth of the global agri commodities sector and solidifying agri trade ties between the UAE and the South Asian subcontinent – which includes India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal – the MoU will see DMCC and BSAF partner in FoodTech and AgriTech projects, share prospective business opportunities and enhance knowledge transfer through exhibitions and conferences. On the signing, Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of DMCC, said, “DMCC has a longstanding and proud track record doing business with South Asia. Today, we are home to over 4,250 members from the region covering agri and many other sectors. The timing of this MOU with BSAF is strategically very important as trade has soared between the UAE and South Asia in recent years and will only grow further with the signing of new CEPA agreements and food trade corridors, including the recent UAE-India CEPA.” Sudhakar Tomar, Chairman of BSAF, said, “We are delighted to partner with DMCC in building the next chapter of agri-food trade between South Asia and the UAE. This is a vibrant new partnership which will provide crucial knowledge sharing in the wider efforts to grow South Asia’s connectivity and enhance food security at the regional and global levels.” DMCC has a longstanding history of driving agri trade between South Asia and the UAE. With growing awareness of global food security issues, agri goods occupy an increasingly strategic role in DMCC’s commodities mix, which encompasses tea, coffee, soya, sugar, spices and many other agri commodities. ]]> https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/news/92/373/sri-lankas-national-agricultural-policy-draft-to-present-in-parliament.html https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/news/92/373/sri-lankas-national-agricultural-policy-draft-to-present-in-parliament.html Tue, 03 Jan 2023 14:15:35 +0530 An expert committee has prepared the National Agricultural Policy. Sri Lanka’s draft of the first National Agricultural Policy has been completed. The draft will be presented in Parliament soon, according to the local media. The policy draft will be submitted to the Parliament for approval and after approval new agricultural law will be implemented.   Due to the lack of national policy Sri Lanka’s Agri sector is in a tragic situation. Previously the country was self-sufficient in rice but now the situation has changed. Lanka spent $400 million on importing rice last year. Implementing a new agricultural policy is necessary for Sri Lanka. An expert committee has prepared the National Agricultural Policy. Agricultural experts, professors, agriculture director generals, and secretaries were included in the committee.  Agriculture Minister Amaraweera formed the committee. ]]> https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/news/92/335/australias-crop-export-to-increase-by-46-7-bn-in-2023.html https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/news/92/335/australias-crop-export-to-increase-by-46-7-bn-in-2023.html Wed, 21 Dec 2022 16:18:23 +0530 The Australian government’s several initiatives are currently underway to improve conditions for exporters. After two exceptional years of harvest, the department is working hard to support the Australian grain export industry to meet increased export potential. The value of Australian crop exports is forecast to increase to $46.7 billion in the 2022–23 financial year. This is an 18 per cent increase on the 2021-22 total of $39.6 billion. Australia’s total production volume of grains, oilseeds and pulses for 21/22 was 45,362 kilo tonne and the forecast for 22/23 is 48,893 kilo tonne. Nicola Hinder PSM, Deputy Secretary of the Agricultural Trade Group, said there were several initiatives currently underway to improve conditions for exporters. “The last two years were extremely successful for the crops sector, so we are committed to doing everything we can to improve conditions for Australia’s grain exporters,” Hinder said. “While the floods have adversely impacted growers in some parts of the country, other parts of Australia are experiencing their best winter crops on record. “The department has successfully negotiated a treatment program for bulk shipments of grains to Mexico and is currently trialling the same treatment for grains and pulses to India. “In-transit treatment removes the need for grain to be treated onshore for seven to ten days, which reduces congestion at ports and lowers costs for exporters. “We’ve improved the assessment and issuance processes for export permits by automating and digitising manual certificates. So far, we have assessed and issued over 52,000 grain export permits for 2022 with such volumes every improvement we make can have positive impacts for industry. “We also approved two new mobile bulk loading operators—with two more under assessment—providing more options for exporters to move grain through the ports. “We’re doing everything we can to improve market diversification. This year we’re looking to send feed barley to the Gulf states, malting barley to Mexico, Peru and Ecuador, and lentils to India. “And we are actively pursuing market access for wheat and barley to Brazil, and wheat to Mexico and Ecuador while working to improve conditions and reduce costs for Australian grain into a number of key markets, such as India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.” ]]> https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/news/92/161/central-coastal-agricultural-research-institute-launches-a-coastal-agricultural-information-system.html https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/news/92/161/central-coastal-agricultural-research-institute-launches-a-coastal-agricultural-information-system.html Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:00:52 +0530 The function was attended by eight foreign and six national participants from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Maldives and Vietnam The ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute (CCARI) has launched a Coastal Agricultural Information System (CAIS) developed by ICAR-CCARI. CAIS launched for the benefit of farmers, scientists and policymakers during the ongoing 5-day international training program on "Diversification of Coastal Agroecosystems for Climate Resilience and Livelihood Security”. The program was organised by ICAR-CCARI in collaboration with the Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF). The inaugural function was attended by eight foreign and six national participants from India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Maldives and Vietnam. ICAR Director General (natural resource management) Suresh Kumar Chaudhari stressed on the importance of diversification, climate resilience and livelihood in coastal regions as different components of the training program. He also said CAIS will act as a knowledge platform and a way forward for sustainable coastal agriculture benefiting farmers, scientists and policymakers. CIFOR-ICRAF Country Director, Chandrashekhar Biradar stressed that "climate change is a fact and rising sea level, and land degradation, especially in coastal regions which are adversely impacting agriculture." Highlighting the importance of the training programme, CIFOR-ICRAF Asia Director Javed Rizvi urged the participating countries to identify opportunities for mutual collaboration. ]]> https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/news/92/129/seed-treatment-machinery-market-to-hit-1-53-bn-by-2029.html https://www.agrospectrumasia.com/news/92/129/seed-treatment-machinery-market-to-hit-1-53-bn-by-2029.html Mon, 12 Sep 2022 10:49:59 +0530 According to a new market research report titled, Seed Treatment Machine market, the seed treatment machinery market (coating and drying) is expected to reach $1.53 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 7.2 per cent from 2022 to 2029. In terms of volume, the seed treatment machinery market (coating and drying) is expected to reach 331,357 units by 2029, at a CAGR of 3.6 per cent from 2022 to 2029. The seed treatment machinery (coating and drying) market is segmented based on type (drum coaters, rotary drum dryers, fluidized bed dryers, rotostat coaters, other seed treatment machinery), crop type (cereals & grains, oilseeds, fruits and vegetables, pulses, and other crops), and geography. The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyses the market at the regional and country levels. Based on type, in 2022, the drum coaters segment is expected to account for the largest share of the seed treatment machinery (coating and drying) market. Furthermore, in terms of volume, in 2022, the drum coaters segment is expected to account for the largest share of the seed treatment machinery market (coating and drying). The growth of this segment is attributed to the benefits provided by fluidized bed dryers, such as automated processing, low process time, and stipulated control on temperature based on the seed type, size, chemical formulation, and capacity. ]]>