AGROVISION REPORT 2012

Inclusive growth and food security has become a subject of

prime importance not only to India but for the world as a

whole. To achieve these twin objectives, focused

development of agriculture sector keeping farmers at the

core is of paramount importance particularly for a populous

country like India where it is also the largest livelihood

provider for its rural population. It is imperative that farmer

centric initiatives and policy framework need to be put in

place to equip him with latest farming techniques,

technologies and related enabling knowledge and support

structure for higher production, productivity and better yield.

Agrovision is one such genuine initiative, which is providing

an integrative framework and a platform to bring all the stake

holders consisting of farmers, government, NGOs,

scientists, industry under single umbrella to deliberate,

debate and develop policies and programmes for action at

different levels for all around growth of agriculture.

Under the guidance of Hon’ble Mr. Nitin Gadkari, the Chief

Patron of Agrovision & National President BJP; MM Activ

Sci-Tech Communications Pvt. Ltd. and Vidarbha Economic

Development Council (VED) have been organizing

Agrovision in Nagpur. Due to its unique combination of

workshops, a full - fledged exhibition covering almost all

Foreword

“Agrovision has emerged as a platform where famers get to learn

latest technologies, new products and services, modern farm

practices etc. through series of interactive workshops and a vast exhibition. At Agrovision, the

companies also get to understand the real needs at the farm level and facilitate farmers in adopting their

“Agrovision is a timely initiative to provide a roadmap for shaping our agricultural destiny. This is

important today since the country is on the eve of conferring the legal right to food to all our people

through the national food security act.”

Advisory Council Members :

Convenor : Organising Secretaries :

Dr. V.M. Mayande, M.K. Anna Patil, Dr. C.D. Mayee, Vijay Kashikar, Y.B. Ramakrishna,

Divakar Rao, Vilas Kale, Dr. Vivek Damle, Capt. Dr. L.B. Kalantri

Girish Gandhi (Ex-MLC) Ramesh Mankar, Ravi Boratkar

segments related to agriculture and thought provoking, action

oriented deliberations on topical issues related to bio energy,

Agrovision has now become one of the biggest agro event in

Central India. Farmers not only from Vidarbha, Maharashtra &

adjoining states like Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra

Pradesh but also from far away states like UP, Punjab,

Haryana etc. visit Agrovision & benefit from interactive

workshops.

Agricultural sector in general and farmers in particular are

facing lot of challenges. I am sure that the Agrovision will keep

on enhancing its role in coming years to Educate, Encourage

and Empower farmers to overcome these challenges. The

upcoming editions of Agrovision each year will prove to be

helpful for the overall growth of the agro-sector and improve

the individual financial status of farmers.

The Agrovision 2013 would be held from 24th to 27th

January, 2013 in Nagpur, the city which has proved to be an

ideal venue for an agro event in Central India.

Ravi Boratkar,Organizing Secretary, AgrovisionJt. Managing Director, MM ActivSci-Tech Communications

Mr. Nitin GadkariChairman

Advisory Council-Agrovision

Prof. M.S. Swaminathan

Visited by over 3,00,000 farmers

50,000 farmers attended workshops

Spread across the coverd hanger area of over 9000 sqm &

over 3000 sqm of open display area

Participation of over 150 organisations

“India can improve its yield and it can feed the world, but for that it needs to adopt new technologies. Israel has done that and India and Israel can come together for improving Indian farming by adopting Israeil technologies”

Mr. Raviv Byron, Chairman of Israel – India & Nepal Chamber of Commerce

“Agrovision has been diversifying the “vision” of the farmers towards economically beneficial agriculture in Vidarbha. Agrovison through its mega agriculture exhibition showcases many innovative ideas and cutting-edge technologies to the farmers. This will definitely help to make Indian agriculture more sustainable and profitable. I wish grand success to Agrovision 2013.”

Dr. V. M. Mayande, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola

Over 3 lakh farmers visited the exhibition and around fifty

thousand farmers participated in the workshops thus

creating success story for Agrovision 2012. Farmers being

the prime focus of Agrovision, this year the event was

inaugurated by a well known progressive farmer from

Chandrapur, Mr. Dadaji Khobragade who has developed

HMT and some other varieties of paddy and soybean.

Mr. M. G. Shembekar, MD, Ankur Seeds, Nagpur,

Dr. V.M Mayande, Vice Chancellor, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi

Vidyapeeth, Akola and Mr. Raviv Byron, Chairman of Israel – India

& Nepal Chamber of Commerce were the Guests of Honour. The

dais was also shared by Mr. Akshay Kamat, MD, Syngenta,

Mr. Dada Aurangabadkar, Director, Ankur Seeds,

Mr. Devendra Parikh, Chairman, VED,

Mr. Vilas Kale former Chairman of VED,

Mr. Kumar Tambe, Chai rman,

Wainganga Krishna Gramin Bank, Mr. Ravi

Boratkar, Organizing Secretary, Agrovision

& Jt. MD, MM Activ, Mr. Sudhir Dive, MD,

Purti Power and Sugar ltd, Mr. Divakar

Rao, CEO, DGK BioAgroFoods & Member

Vision Group on Biotechnology, Govt. of

Karnataka and Mr. Y. B. Ramakrishna,

Executive Chairman, Karnataka State Biofuel

Development Board, Bangalore. In his

inaugural address, Mr. Khobragade

elaborated on different varieties of Paddy and Soyabean

which he has developed and patented over the years. He

mentioned about the support and help of his fellow villagers

in his success and also appealed to the farmers to take

advantage of opportunities provided by Agrovision.

Mr. Shembekar in his speech stressed the need for farmers

to work collectively and adopt new technologies, mechanized

farm practices and use of cold storage and do some value

addition for better returns.

As the pre election code of conduct was in force in Nagpur

region Mr. Nitin Gadkari, National President, BJP & Chief

Patron, Agrovision and conveners Mr. Girish Gandhi, Mr.

Ramesh Mankar were seated in the audience. The inaugural

was attended by large number of farmers and other

stakeholders.

In the inaugural the Exhibitor catalogue was released at the

hands of Mr. Shembekar and other dignitaries present on the

dais.

This was followed by the inauguration of the colossal

exhibition by Mr. Khobragade along with other dignitaries.

Mr. Nitin Gadkari along with other dignitaries personally

visited each stall and interacted with the exhibitors.

Thousands of farmers and other stakeholders attended the

inauguration.

The evening concluded with a cultural programme thoroughly

entertaining every one present, especially the farmers.

36 interactive workshops for farmers

Conducted by 70 experts

Attended by 50,000 farmers

Success stories by farmers

Special session for women

Overwhelming response by farmers

“I am very happy to attend the workshops at Agrovision. I could understand many new concepts ideas. The interaction with speakers will surely help me to do better farming. I also visited exhibition and saw latest technologies. I will apply the same in my farm.”

Mr. Bhagwatrao Kardile Babhulgaon, Farmer

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“Agrovision 2012 - a National Level MEGA EVENT exhibited latest agricultural implements and different innovative biological products and has immensely helped creating market access for new products. The workshop sessions evinced keen interest from the farmers and witnessed active interaction between them and speakers which continues even after the event.”

Dr. T. K. Ghosh Asst. Director Regional Centre of Organic Farming (Workshop speaker)

Free Workshops For Farmers

The free workshops organized for the farmers is the

special feature of Agrovision and elevates it from rest of

the agri-events in the country. This year 36 workshops

were organized under Agrovision 2012 conducted by over

70 experts from agricultural universities, agri-management

and agri-finance institutes, research centers, NGOs and

government and private organizations. Success stories

shared by the respective farmers proved to be very

encouraging for the attendees and also helped them to

understand the practicalities in adapting technologies &

modern farm practices.

The topics covered, broadly fell under three categories:

Enhancing the yield of the major crops of the region

like Soyabean, Cotton, Paddy, Citrus fruits,

Sugarcane etc.

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Key workshops conducted: Cropping Patterns and Farming Systems Paddy Farming Sugarcane Production

Technologies Micro & Drip Irrigation Food Processing Soybean Processing Floriculture Custard Apple farming Post

Harvest Technology and Management Citrus Production Technologies Women Workers in Agriculture Green House

Technology & Net Shed Pomegranate Production Opportunities Career & Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Agriculture

IT in Agriculture Agri Finance Cotton Production and Technology Mulching Organic Farming and Certification

Enhancing Supplementary Income Through Livestock:- Goat Keeping Fisheries Poultry Bee Keeping Sericulture

Dairy etc.

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“While interacting with the farmers I noticed that the attendees were not only from Nagpur or Vidarbha but had come from MP,

Chhattisgarh, Marathwada. At Agrovision farmers get an opportunity to see new technologies available in the market and their

usability for their farming. Excellent management, time bound schedules and well organised are other factors which made

Agrovision popular.”

Dr. P. B. Kale, Hod Agriculture Infrastructure Facilities, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Agri. University, Akola (Workshop speaker)

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Use of latest technologies and modern farm

practices

Enhancing Supplementary Income of Farmers

through Livestock Management

The workshops comprised of:

Guidance from experts

Audio/Video Presentation/Distribution of Printed

material

Live Demonstrations

Case studies/Success Stories

Question and Answer Session

Owing to this, the workshops received an overwhelming

response with over fifty thousand farmers enthusiastically

participating. Thus the workshops played a crucial role in

implementing the core theme of Agrovision i.e. “Educate,

Encourage and Empower”.

Deliberations on varied aspects of Bio Energy & Bio Fuel

Participation of over 25 experts

Narration of experiments and experiences

Charter of demands prepared

“In Indian context there is no alternative than utilization of Bio energy resources available abundantly in India. The trade deficit to the extent of 80% is on account of Import of oil which is the costlier material to import. If it is to be surpassed, the use of Bio mass and Bio fuel is a must for India.”

Mr. M. K. Anna Patil, Ex. Minister of State for Rural Development, GOI

“"India is importing crude oil of more than 3,70,000 crore. This has added immense burden to our economy. Therefore shifting our focus to Bio fuels & Bio energy is extremely important for our energy security. By diversifying agriculture to power & bio energy sector we will not only make country self sufficient in our energy needs but will also make agriculture profitable for our farmers."

Mr. Nitin Gadkari, Chief Patron, Agrovision & National President, BJP

Round table of Policy Makers on Bio Energy was organized

as a part of Agrovision 2012 comprising of over 25 experts

from different parts of India. Mr. Ravi Boratkar welcomed the

participants. Mr. Nitin Gadkari, who has been aggressively

promoting Bio energy, introduced the subject to the

participants of the Round table. Agriculture minister of

Chhattisgarh, Mr. Chandrasekhar Sahu, highlighted his

state’s efforts for Bio Energy development. Former union

minister of state for Rural Development, Mr. M. K. Anna Patil,

steered the discussion. Executive Chairman of the Karnataka

Bio Fuel Development Board, Mr. Y. B. Ramakrishna, and

Senior consultant of Alternate and Renewable energy, Mr. Jai

Uppal were the lead speakers and Mr. Divakar Rao, member

of the Vision Group on Biotechnology of Karnataka

government moderated the discussion.

Highlighting the issue as the one related to country’s future,

Mr. Nitin Gadkari stressed the need to form a strong lobby for

promoting alternative energy due to shortcomings in the

related policies. He said that diesel required for a village

should be produced in the village itself and elaborated on the

experiments done in this direction by the Purti Group.

Mr. Chandrasekhar Sahu explained the various steps taken

by his state government for promotion of bio fuels and bio

energy. He said that his government would announce a

separate agriculture budget before the general budget this

year. Describing 100 to 120 million hectares of land in the

country as waste land Mr. Y.B. Ramakrishna suggested that

Round Table of Policymakers

on Bio Energy

Key topics discussed:

Bio fuels : Non-edible oil based bio-diesel- issues related to feed-stock Policy support required Marketing issues Sugar

industry/distillery perspective 2nd generation bio-ethanol Issues in adopting Bio fuels in modern transport vehicles Oil

marketing company perspectives

Other Bio-energy sources : Bio-methanation & bio-gasification Municipal solid wastes & other industrial wastes

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the same should be used for bio energy plantation. He said

that India had well developed conversion technologies and

pointed to the question of deploying and scaling up these

technologies for taking them to every single village. He felt

that the major obstacle in promotion of bio energy was

disconnection between policy makers in Delhi and ground

level requirements. He also pointed that the two high level

committees set by the union government for implementation

of bio energy, had not met at all for long time.

The round table turned out to be an excellent platform where

experts from various fields shared their experience and

expertise. Mr. M. K. Anna Patil summed up the discussion.

During the concluding note it was agreed by all, that the

recommendations emerging out of the discussion should

form the charter of demands and shall be submitted to the

higher decision making government authority.

Participation of over 150 organisations

Visited by 3,00,000 farmers

Total expo area spread over 8000 sqm

Wide spectrum of agri related areas covered

New technologies & products displayed

International participation

“We are happy to participate in Agrovision, Nagpur. Overall turnout at our stall was very good. Next year we are thinking to participate with Bigger

Stall to accommodate huge Farmers turnout and better display.”

Basant Kumar (Product Head, Honda Siel Power Products Ltd)

“Agrovision is the concept to provide each and every technology to farmers and give them proper knowledge. Best wishes.”

Vijay Bawankule (Green Earth Technology)

The mega National Expo was spread across the total area of

over 8000 sqm. The expo showcased the participation of

over 150 organizations including central ministries and state

governments, financial & R & D institutions, agriculture

universities, corporate, entrepreneurs, media and NGOs

showcasing their research, techniques, products, services &

innovations etc. Innovations like water pump running on two

wheeler, solar water pump, solar fencing, corn extractor, air

conditioned tractors, solar rickshaw etc. proved to be big

crowd pullers. The expo witnessed enthusiastic participation

of major companies from agricultural machinery and

equipment sector.

Agrovision 2012 saw participation of Israel with 8 companies

taking up a huge pavilion in the expo making Agrovision an

international event.

National

Some of the broad categories mapping the Exhibitors Profile : Seeds Fertilizers & Pesticides Irrigation Systems Farm

Services Agri-Finance Greenhouse/Net Shed Wasteland Development Plantation Crops Bio Fuel Crops

Horticulture Floriculture Cold Storage Organic Farming Herbal, Medicinal Plants Watershed Management Contract

Farming Integrated Farming Corporate Aquaculture Poultry / Dairy / Sericulture Animal Husbandry Agri

Biotechnology Agri Industry Trading Community NGOs Marketing Agricultural Machinery and Equipments Non –

Conventional / Renewable Energy Post Harvest Technology Food Processing Agri Business/Agri Trading Agro

Processed Foods/Oils/Beverages/Value Additions Transgenic and Seed Production Tissue Culture Govt. Departments

PSUs R&D Institutes/ Agri Universities Central & State Govts.

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Expo

AGROVISION Secretariat : Ms. Kusum Mobile: +91 9958036410 Email:kusum@mmactiv.in Nagpur Office : 402, Govind Apartment, W.H.C. Road Shankar Nagar Sq. Nagpur - 440 010 Ph-+ 91 712 2544929 Fax: +91 712 2554997

Delhi Office : 603, 6th floor, Rohit House, 3 Tolstoy Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi –110001 Ph-+ 91 11 43542737 Fax- + 91 11 23319388 Website: www.agrovisionindia.in Email: info@agrovisionindia.in

Well organized, managed show executed by young and dynamic

team. Benefited for both, visitors (excellent gathering) and

participants (presence of different category). Congratulations.

Pankaj Demla, Director Operations Dasmesh Mechanical Works

Organizing the exhibition stalls & other basic infrastructure is

excellent.

Karnataka State Biofuel Development Board

Thousands of visitors registered. Good feedback. Exhibition should

be for more duration. Workshops are good.

Sandeep Sonawane (Insecticide (I) Ltd.)

This exhibition is really a good opportunity for Vidarbha farmers and

needs to be organize every year.

Dr. A. S. Tayade (Central Institute for Cotton Research)

It is one of the best expo I ever seen, related to Agriculture.Chaitanya Deshpande (NRCC)

Very good & best for farmers.

Bayer Crop Science Limited.

24-27 January, Reshimbagh Ground, Nagpur, IndiaAGROVISION 2013

This exhibition is good information to the farmer & opportunity for

new technology which has been developed in the research institute.V. L. Rangari (Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology)