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Food Parks

Mr. Harish Chander Tewari, Director, WWOOF says-

Yes, it may lead to value addition of the products and thus more demand of the particular agri commodity in that area leading to high incomes for farmers.

WWOOF
A 46 Judge Farms,
Haldwani, Nainital, Uttrakhand, India
Mob: 9837240600
Email: sewak12@rocketmail.com
Web: WWOOF India
 

Mr. Vinay Kumar Bandi, Managing Consultant, Vishwa Agrotech Goat & Sheep Farm says-

Yes food parks are helpful. Make more food parks. Let us privatize the agriculture under guidance of Government so that even farmers get the fair price.

Vishwa Agrotech Goat & Sheep Farm
Rampur shivar, Dichpally (mandal)
Nizamabad (Dist), Andhra Pradesh, INDIA
Pin 503164
Mob: 9052768690
Email: vinaykumarbandi@gmail.com
Web: www.vishwaagrotech.com
 

Mr. James G.Prakash, Head- Business Development, L & N MEDRA AGRO, says-

Sure. Definitely the food parks are useful for agriculture.

L & N MEDRA AGRO
14/4, Anusiya Street, Rangarajapuram
Chennai Tamilnadu
India-600024
Mob: 90031 00001
Email: jamesgprakash@gmail.com
Web: L&N AGRO PVT LTD
 

Er Sanjeeb Patjoshi,IPS, IG, Director, VAMNICOM says-

Food parks are basically food processing areas for prevention of waste and for value addition for better price to farmers. In this area also we are encouraging cooperatives involving farmers to participate so that farmers become entrepreneurs themselves.

Vaikunt Mehta National Institute of Cooperative Management, Pune University Road,
Pune - 411 007
Phone: 020 25701203
Email: mdksfdc@gmail.com
Web: Welcome To VAMNICOM
 

Mr.B.N. Ravindra says-

Yes they are needed very much for agri development since they provide a sink for various produce that the farmers grow especially for perishable vegetables. If food parks are established it shall address problems like:
1. Post-harvest losses of fruits and vegetables can be minimized by providing storage facilities.
2. Farmers can plan to produce high value fruits and vegetables since they can get a better market due to the processing facilities.
3. Logistics issues could be solved by having dedicated transport facilities with the food park

B.N. Ravindra
Mob: 8688214455
Email: bnravindra@sivashakthi.net
 

Dear Ravindra,
Dehydration of fruits and vegetables will also help to farmers to preserve and get good price for their perishable product.
SOLAR THERMAL HOT AIR & DRYING SYSTEM may help in this regards.
Ahmedabad based Mamata Energy has developed the system, running for 24hr and replacing fuel and electricity.

Sunil
9979864306
sunilpandey@mamataenergy.biz
 

Dr Vijay Singh Thakur, Vice Chancellor, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry says

The livelihood of about 70% of Indian population is primarily based on agriculture, thus there exists a tremendous scope in food processing and preservation sector for utilization of huge agriculture produce.

• Though India has achieved self sufficiency in food grains and has good yields of other crops like fruits, vegetable, milk and animal products yet there is large gap in demand and supply due to huge wastage in the food chain, which can be curtailed by improving infrastructure and expertise in post harvest management and processing.

• With the continuous support of state and central government for encouraging hi-tech agriculture and horticulture, polyhouse technology, use of advanced technologies, the increase in production also call for creation of matching infrastructure and expertise in the post harvest management and food processing sector.

• India with about 1.21 billion populations has a large market potential for food products, thus there is a huge demand within the country for processed products.

• The food processing sector being highly labour intensive is capable of solving the problem of unemployment in the country. At the same time in comparison to other developed countries, working force in our country is cheap and easily available, which point towards better growth in this sector.

• According to one estimate there are more than 13 million food business operators (FBOs’) in the country comprising of about 50.000 large scale manufacturers, about 3 million medium scale and about 5 million each of petty food manufacturers and food service providers respectively for which there is huge demand for food professionals.

• With the enactment of Food Safety and Standards Act, the demand for food professionals has increased manifolds at various levels of food chain which include designated officers, food safety officers, food auditors, food quality analysts, manufacturers, production managers, chemists, shift in charge, wholesalers, retailers etc.

• The act also requires a large number of food auditors to validate the adherence to the principles of food Safety Management System (FSMS) by millions of food business operators operating at various levels.

• Under the act, the existing food testing laboratories in the country are required to be upgraded to NABL standards and a large number of new laboratories coming up in the public and private sectors will also need food quality analysts.

• Further, even an illiterate tea shop owner or dhabawala falling under the category of petty food manufacturer is required to maintain proper hygiene and sanitation in food business for which there is a need for conducting short term trainings for these entrepreneurs to ensure food safety.

• In order to develop human resource, institute/ universities already engaged in teaching/ research activities in food science and technology can further be equipped to shoulder the responsibility of developing trained food professionals capable of managing all affairs of food handling, manufacturing, distribution, quality assurance, training and food safety in the country.

• Agriculture is the main occupation and the major source of employment in Himachal Pradesh. Food processing industry is primarily focused in the areas of traditional processing of agricultural and horticulture raw material. Agri-procurement has lately been an investment area for corporate entities.

• The state has a prominent horticulture industry. The area under fruit cultivation increased from 792 hectares in 1950-51 to about 2,11,295 hectare in 2010-11. The fruit production has been recorded as 6.95 lakh tones while vegetable production accounted for 10.02 lakh tones during 2011-12. Apple production stood at 2,75,030 tonnes in 2011-12 and accounted for approximately 83.0 per cent of the state’s total fruit production. Other major fruits grown in the state include peach, apricot, cherry, mango and litchi. Vegetables production in the state was estimated at 1.3 million tonnes in 2011-12.

Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
Nauni, Solan (HP)-173230
Fax: 01792-252242, Phone No. 01799-252363
Web: Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticultuer & Forestry, Solan (HP)
Email : thakurvs@satyam.net.in
 

Dr Vijay Singh Thakur, Vice Chancellor, Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry says

The livelihood of about 70% of Indian population is primarily based on agriculture, thus there exists a tremendous scope in food processing and preservation sector for utilization of huge agriculture produce.

• Though India has achieved self sufficiency in food grains and has good yields of other crops like fruits, vegetable, milk and animal products yet there is large gap in demand and supply due to huge wastage in the food chain, which can be curtailed by improving infrastructure and expertise in post harvest management and processing.

• With the continuous support of state and central government for encouraging hi-tech agriculture and horticulture, polyhouse technology, use of advanced technologies, the increase in production also call for creation of matching infrastructure and expertise in the post harvest management and food processing sector.

• India with about 1.21 billion populations has a large market potential for food products, thus there is a huge demand within the country for processed products.

• The food processing sector being highly labour intensive is capable of solving the problem of unemployment in the country. At the same time in comparison to other developed countries, working force in our country is cheap and easily available, which point towards better growth in this sector.

• According to one estimate there are more than 13 million food business operators (FBOs’) in the country comprising of about 50.000 large scale manufacturers, about 3 million medium scale and about 5 million each of petty food manufacturers and food service providers respectively for which there is huge demand for food professionals.

• With the enactment of Food Safety and Standards Act, the demand for food professionals has increased manifolds at various levels of food chain which include designated officers, food safety officers, food auditors, food quality analysts, manufacturers, production managers, chemists, shift in charge, wholesalers, retailers etc.

• The act also requires a large number of food auditors to validate the adherence to the principles of food Safety Management System (FSMS) by millions of food business operators operating at various levels.

• Under the act, the existing food testing laboratories in the country are required to be upgraded to NABL standards and a large number of new laboratories coming up in the public and private sectors will also need food quality analysts.

• Further, even an illiterate tea shop owner or dhabawala falling under the category of petty food manufacturer is required to maintain proper hygiene and sanitation in food business for which there is a need for conducting short term trainings for these entrepreneurs to ensure food safety.

• In order to develop human resource, institute/ universities already engaged in teaching/ research activities in food science and technology can further be equipped to shoulder the responsibility of developing trained food professionals capable of managing all affairs of food handling, manufacturing, distribution, quality assurance, training and food safety in the country.

• Agriculture is the main occupation and the major source of employment in Himachal Pradesh. Food processing industry is primarily focused in the areas of traditional processing of agricultural and horticulture raw material. Agri-procurement has lately been an investment area for corporate entities.

• The state has a prominent horticulture industry. The area under fruit cultivation increased from 792 hectares in 1950-51 to about 2,11,295 hectare in 2010-11. The fruit production has been recorded as 6.95 lakh tones while vegetable production accounted for 10.02 lakh tones during 2011-12. Apple production stood at 2,75,030 tonnes in 2011-12 and accounted for approximately 83.0 per cent of the state’s total fruit production. Other major fruits grown in the state include peach, apricot, cherry, mango and litchi. Vegetables production in the state was estimated at 1.3 million tonnes in 2011-12.

Dr Y S Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry
Nauni, Solan (HP)-173230
Fax: 01792-252242, Phone No. 01799-252363
Web: Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticultuer & Forestry, Solan (HP)
Email : thakurvs@satyam.net.in
 

Mr. Narayana Rao, Sugarcane and Paddy Farmer says-

In and around my place there is no food park facility but I heard that Rajasthan and Gujarat are implementing this.

Mr. Narayana Rao
S/o Kanakaiah,kachavarigudem,garidepalli mandal ,Nalgonda District,
AP 508204
Mob: 94409 67958
Email: rdcane@madhuconsugars.com /tumati.sridhar74@gmail.com
 

Mr. Sunil Kumar, Proprietor Sree Guruvayoorappan Dairy Farm and Vaikundam Farm Resorts says,

What they have done I have not seen. They want tax benefits and so they make some special economic zones but where have they reached to people? Red tapism controls all the shows. An example is Amul in India. Other than that country’s growth has completely disappointed citizens.

Sree Guruvayoorappan Dairy Farm and Vaikundam Farm Resorts
Souparnika
Karuvannur Thrissur
Kerala, India
Mobile: 9447516969
Email: sunilmenon16@yahoo.co.in /sunilmenon16@gmail.com
 

Dr. Usha Barwale Zehr, Chief Technology officer MAHYCO-Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company says,

Yes. We are not having adequate processing capacity so having food parks which provide such facilities will be useful and also address the post-harvest losses that we see on our farms.

MAHYCO-Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company
Dawalwadi, PO Box 76, Jalna (MS) 431203, India
Ph: 02482262371-375
Email: usha.zehr@mahyco.com
Skype: ushabarwale1
Web: Mahyco
 
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Mr. Hanumantha Rao, Ganga Kaveri Seeds Pvt. Ltd says-

The issue again is scale. Most corporate agreements with farmers are based on price. The most equitable arrangement is the one by ITC thru the e-choupal system where they ensure that the farmer gets a fair price for his product in terms of quality and quantity both of which are demonstrated to him at the time of sale. Food parks require a complete chain- starting from availability of raw material-power-transport-water-cold chains-markets. This cannot be that the government gives lands. Government support should be there in terms of customs clearance, market creation, and shipping.

Ganga Kaveri Seeds Pvt. Ltd
1406, Babukhan Estate
Bashirbagh, Hyderabad (A.P.), INDIA
Tel: 23242450/51, 23233518, 44347222 / 66667222/ 23 / 24 /25
Mob: 98666 79227
Email: ch.rao@gangakaveri.in
Web: -::- Gangakaveri -::-
 

Dr. P. Jayasankar, Director, CIFA says-

Absolutely, yes. For example, live fish in Silos, ready for cooking upon customers’ choice. We are also promoting Technology Parks.

The Central Institute of Freshwater Aquaculture
Kausalyanga, Bhubaneswar-751002, Odisha, India
Phone: 91-674-2465421, 2465446
Email: pjayasankar@yahoo.com
Web: Cifa
 

Mr. Milind Bhandarkar, Founder, ALFA TECH INDIA (P) LTD says-

They will be useful as nowadays everybody is always looking for variety & good quality and if anyone gets more variety under one roof they will appreciate food parks.


ALFA TECH INDIA (P) LTD
1717, Shivaji Nagar, Zenith Complex,
Opp. Agri. College, Pune-5
Ph: 020 25530399
Mob: 9822871132
Email: support@alphatechindia.com / alfatechindia@gmail.com
Web: Alfa-Tech India
 

Mr. Naveen Pratap Singh, Proprietor, Vinodhara Agri Tech says-

Developing economy in a developing country will be supported by such concept. Thus certainly food parks will contribute in agriculture.

Vinodhara Agri Tech
Vinodhara Agrico
C-165, New Mandi
Bareilly Road
Haldwani, Nainial, Uttrakhand
Mob: 8449713799 / 9719701389
Email: vinodharaagritech@gmail.com
 

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