ICFA Board sets strategic direction for agri-food development

The Board deliberated upon the opportunities and challenges, in farming, food and agriculture

The First meeting of the reconstituted ICFA Board was moderated, under the Chairmanship of Suresh Prabhu, in New Delhi. The Board deliberated upon the opportunities and challenges, in farming, food and agriculture, both at the national and global levels, and the interventions required from ICFA to address the major concerns relating to agriculture.   

Members were of the view that while policy research and data-driven advocacy should continue to remain central to ICFA work, the Chamber should increase its involvement in areas such as agribusinesses, facilitating agro exports and empowering farmers through trade, digital technologies and market linkages. During the meeting, it was also decided to launch the Agriculture Policy Council and Working Group on Soil Health and Plant Nutrition, besides expanding the network of ICFA District Councils for the FarmerPlus Project, and ICFA Country Councils for global outreach.

Shreyasi Agarwal, the newly appointed CEO of ICFA, remarked saying, “Empowering farmers through knowledge, innovation, and global partnerships is key to transforming India’s agricultural landscape and ensuring long-term prosperity.”