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Cold Chain Infrastructure and Farmer’s Income Ravichandran P Chairman – CII National Cold Chain Task Force & President – Danfoss India Danfoss engineers technologies that enable the world of tomorrow to do more with less. We meet the growing need for infrastructure, food supply, energy efficiency and climate-friendly solutions 2│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 India witnessing unprecedented changes in demographic and economic profile… Rapid urbanization – Fast changing spending habits To remain the youngest nation for next 20 years 1970 Source: UN DESA report in Economist Economic growth likely to result in high disposable income Source: McKinsey Research Institute 3│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 2010 2030 2050 1970 2010 2030 Source: UN Habitat Report, Reserve Bank of Australia Expenditure on Food and Energy to grow the most Source: McKinsey Research Institute, MINT 2050 …and changing its Food Basket Increased income likely to lead to Increased consumption of protein rich diet (meat, eggs) and high value food (F&V, processed food) Increased consumer discern for quality and hygiene – pushing India up the food demand curve Courtesy: Hindustan Times 4│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 The Food Security Paradigm Food Security Aspects Critical determinants Availability Domestic production Import & Aid Stock Economic Access Financial capability to procure food Utilization Consume in proper form Vulnerability -to food insecurity 5│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 Role of Agriculture Demand Factors: Population, Demographics Supply Factors: Production, Wastage Increase production Increase productivity Reduce post harvest losses Employment Economics of Farming Livelihood options Non-farm activities – processing / trade Better returns to farmers Safety and Hygiene Dietary Balance Quality & Safety norms Certification and Traceability Economic stability Social stability Political stability Accounts for ~ 53% of employment ~ 18 % of GDP Efficient Agriculture is prime driver for food security The Food Security Paradigm Food Security Aspects Critical determinants Availability Domestic production Import & Aid Stock Demand Factors: Population, Demographics Supply Factors: Production, Wastage Role of Agriculture Increase production Increase productivity Reduce post harvest losses Non-farm activities – A Success story from Tamilnadu on / trade processing Employment Better returns to Banana Economics of Farming Economic Access Financial capability to procure food Livelihood options farmers State Government Industry – CII Utilization Quality & Safety norms Safetyinstitutions and Hygiene Research – TNAU/NRCB Consume in proper Dietary Balance Certification and Farmer Organizations TNBF Traceability form Vulnerability -to food insecurity 6│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 Economic stability Social stability Political stability Accounts for ~ 53% of employment ~ 18 % of GDP Efficient Agriculture is prime driver for food security Why Tamil Nadu? Why Banana? • Largest producing state in the country India ranks First • of Some distinct characteristics of the State: with 29% share World’s Banana Progressive state and progressive farmers Production Favorable agro climatic conditions Quality planting material availability Good local demand Presence of large number of varieties • Value Chain Characteristics: The value chain still not up to date Middlemen centric Tamil Nadu ranks First with 27.7% share = to Ecuador and > Indonesia 7│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 Loss of quality and value prevalent in handling Negligible investment in infrastructure to prevent losses. • A possible solution: Create a model banana Cold Chain in Tamil Nadu. Banana Festivals with Farmers • CII Cold Chain Task Force and CII Tamilnadu identified Banana as a focus crop for Tamilnadu • State Government was presented the findings and a decision to sensitize and educate farmers through Banana festivals • Three Banana Farmer Stakeholder meetings conducted at Thoothukudi, Erode and Thanjavur • Three Banana Festivals conducted at Chennai, Coimbatore and Trichy • Proceedings and findings further submitted to State Government 8│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 Banana Festivals with Farmers • Outcome of these initiatives Farmers are more aware of understanding post harvest losses Banana ripening through ripening chambers has distinctly increased Number of Cold storages for Banana have increased in specific clusters State Government has further included our suggestions in the Vision 2023 document DPR requesting for feasibility study of setting up of Pack houses and Collection centres has since been floated by State Government and consultant appointed 9│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 10│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 Tropical Fruits in Tamilnadu 11│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 Sl. No . Fruits Area Prod. Prod.vit y 1 Mango 132697 636330 4.80 2 Banana 113681 4887841 43.00 3 Amla 8059 128944 16.00 4 Lemon 7463 21886 2.93 5 Guava 7017 92523 13.19 6 Sapota 6943 180240 25.96 7 Water Melon 4489 1334670 30.00 8 Jack 2926 39427 13.47 9 Grapes 2546 44144 17.34 10 Orange 2039 4194 2.06 11 Pear 982 34674 35.31 12 Pine Apple 500 18026 36.05 12│ Tamilnadu Global Investors Meet 2015 Thank you