Tripura: Organic producers get direct access to global buyers at APEDA trade meet in Agartala (aninews.in)

Agartala (Tripura) [India], August 14 (ANI): Tripura's organic producers and farmer organisations got a direct platform to explore international sourcing opportunities with buyers from multiple countries at an organic buyer-seller meet here organised by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), with the initiative expected to create new market linkages and income opportunities for farmers, according to a release. The event, organised in collaboration with the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency (TSOFDA) and the state Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Department, brought together more than 20 international buyers from Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Italy, Greece and Argentina, along with 27 exporters and 96 farmers representing 22 Farmer Producer Organisations and Farmer Producer Companies. The meet was aimed at enabling direct discussions between farmers, producer organisations, exporters and international buyers on sourcing opportunities, market requirements and potential business linkages, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in the release. Twelve stalls showcased Tripura's organic and naturally produced products, including Queen Pineapple, GI-tagged Kalikhasa Rice, organic ginger and turmeric, black sesame, jackfruit and scented lemon. The international buyers were able to explore the products through displays and direct interactions with producers, with discussions focused on potential sourcing and business...