Four Australian agriculture input, services and technology companies are exhibiting their products at the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) 15th edition of AgroTech India 2022 in Chandigarh, India, from 4-7 November 2022.
This is India’s premier international initiative that exclusively focuses on strengthening Indian Agriculture and Food Processing sector through technology interventions, discussions, and nurturing partnerships.
The Australian participants include AgNova Technologies, Agripower Australia Limited, Aussan Laboratories, and The Product Makers.
AgNova Technologies develops and distributes specialty crop protection and production solutions for agricultural and horticultural producers, and for selected non-crop users. The company has demonstrated success in the launch of niche and specialty technologies in Australia which has resulted in AgNova being appointed development partner for a range of international entities from the USA, Europe and Japan. In India, it is showcasing its innovative FRUITION® NOVA® Fruit Fly Trap which is a revolutionary Lure and Trap for egg-laying female fruit fly.
Agripower Australia Limited is the world’s leading silicon fertilizer company. Agrisilica® is contaminate-free, 100% safe for ecosystems (land, water, air), and emissions-free. It increases carbon sequestration and soil carbon and is the leading co-blend choice for fertiliser producers looking to deliver on significantly improved productivity and environmental stewardship for their customers. At present, it operates in eight Indian states – Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Chattisgarh, and Uttar Pradesh. Through a network of well-established warehouses, field Agronomists and an experienced team it is providing services to Indian farmers.
Aussan Laboratories (name from AUStralian SANitiser) United Nations Finalists for Innovative Solutions in cleantech and sustainable land management. It services industries such as dairy livestock, sugarcane, horticulture for the management of animal disease, increased yield, and shelf-life.
The Product Makers, part of the TPM group of companies, creates a natural extract that mitigates methane emissions, improves animal welfare, and grow farm profitability in dairy farm. It is the largest Australian-owned flavour house with the ability to produce our animal nutrition products with confidence at scale. Their flagship animal nutrition product is Polygain – a synergistic blend of polyphenols, flavonoids, and organic acids.
This year’s theme is ‘Digital Transformation for Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security’ and aims at integrating digital technologies, environmental and ecological stewardship; technical knowledge for the farming community and other consumers’ under one roof.
The 4-day event was inaugurated by the Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar. it is seen as a great opportunity to conduct business with all stakeholders of Agriculture and Food Processing Industry.
It is expected that the top 100 CEOs from the industry, 40,000 farmers, and more than 100 eminent speakers from esteemed institutions will participate in this fair.
Participation of these four Australian companies has been facilitated by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).
