Coimbatore, Dec. 15
The dream of the Prime Minister Modi to double farmers’ income by 2022 is an achievable one and it largely hinges on the food processing industry and post harvesting technologies, D. Venkateswaran, Director, Ulavan Producer Company Ltd., Erode, said here today.
For this it is imperative to leverage food processing technologies to benefit farmers and masses, he added.
He was speaking at the inauguration of the 10th National Seminar 'FOOD XPLORE,17' organised by the students of Food Process Engineering of Agricultural Engineering and Research Institute on the theme " Bridging Agriculture with Industry- Emerging role of Engineers in Food Processing”, at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). He drew their attention to the emerging food processing technologies and how they could help farmers in getting remunerative price for their produce.
He also called upon students of food process engineering to keep themselves abreast of latest trends in food processing sector and explore the ever-growing opportunities in the 'Ready to eat food' segment.
Acknowledging the negative repercussions of processed foods due to more preservatives and high calorie content on the health of children and even adults, he lamented that sedentary way of living has now become the norm than an exception. Hence, people should adopt healthy life style and take foods with less calories to stay healthy and fit.
Underlining the significance of post harvesting technologies to help farmers avoid distress sale of their produce, he stressed the need for policy measures to ensure farmers have an unhindered access to post harvesting technologies such as good storage facilities and threshing.
Stressing the need for e-marketing in agriculture, Mr. Venkateswaran said only intermediaries in the supply chain of agriculture are now reaping more benefits while farmers are struggling a lot to get remunerative price for their produce.
Under these circumstances, a mechanism like a national e-market for agriculture commodities could help farmers get good price for their produce, he asserted.
In his Presidential address, Vice Chancellor of TNAU, Dr. K. Ramasamy highlighted the changing face of agricultural marketing in the country and stressed the need for development of technologies to ensure food safety, security and nutrition.
Integrating agriculture production, nutrition and health has now emerged as a key focal point in Asia with focus now being shifted to the role of bio-diversity and power of local farming systems to improve nutritional status, he added.
Dr. S.V. Kottiswaran, Dean , Agricultural Engineering and Research Institute, felicitated. Mr. Venkateswarm released a souvenir. As part of national seminar, competitions such as quiz and poster making were conducted.
The dream of the Prime Minister Modi to double farmers’ income by 2022 is an achievable one and it largely hinges on the food processing industry and post harvesting technologies, D. Venkateswaran, Director, Ulavan Producer Company Ltd., Erode, said here today.
For this it is imperative to leverage food processing technologies to benefit farmers and masses, he added.
He was speaking at the inauguration of the 10th National Seminar 'FOOD XPLORE,17' organised by the students of Food Process Engineering of Agricultural Engineering and Research Institute on the theme " Bridging Agriculture with Industry- Emerging role of Engineers in Food Processing”, at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). He drew their attention to the emerging food processing technologies and how they could help farmers in getting remunerative price for their produce.
He also called upon students of food process engineering to keep themselves abreast of latest trends in food processing sector and explore the ever-growing opportunities in the 'Ready to eat food' segment.
Acknowledging the negative repercussions of processed foods due to more preservatives and high calorie content on the health of children and even adults, he lamented that sedentary way of living has now become the norm than an exception. Hence, people should adopt healthy life style and take foods with less calories to stay healthy and fit.
Underlining the significance of post harvesting technologies to help farmers avoid distress sale of their produce, he stressed the need for policy measures to ensure farmers have an unhindered access to post harvesting technologies such as good storage facilities and threshing.
Stressing the need for e-marketing in agriculture, Mr. Venkateswaran said only intermediaries in the supply chain of agriculture are now reaping more benefits while farmers are struggling a lot to get remunerative price for their produce.
Under these circumstances, a mechanism like a national e-market for agriculture commodities could help farmers get good price for their produce, he asserted.
In his Presidential address, Vice Chancellor of TNAU, Dr. K. Ramasamy highlighted the changing face of agricultural marketing in the country and stressed the need for development of technologies to ensure food safety, security and nutrition.
Integrating agriculture production, nutrition and health has now emerged as a key focal point in Asia with focus now being shifted to the role of bio-diversity and power of local farming systems to improve nutritional status, he added.
Dr. S.V. Kottiswaran, Dean , Agricultural Engineering and Research Institute, felicitated. Mr. Venkateswarm released a souvenir. As part of national seminar, competitions such as quiz and poster making were conducted.