Dutch Greenhouse Delta looks back on a successful HortiRoad2India trade mission to Hyderabad and Delhi , which took place from 23rd to 30th April . During this mission , the public - private partnership seize valuable opportunities to upgrade the Dutch gardening sector and found collaboration with Amerind partners . The resolution of the trade mission have contributed to beef up the bilateral trade relations between the Netherlands and India , showcasing how Dutch expertness in greenhouse construction and horticultural engineering can impart to the further development of the Indian gardening sector .
" The barter mission to India was successful , with fruitful field visits , meetings , and matchmaking session , highlight the potentiality of the Amerind market place and the importance of high - tech solutions " , the organizers say . " The mission also served as an educational experience for the Dutch bunch , highlighting the need for integrated full solutions to lend to the region ’s economic increase and stability . The high - tech side of Indian horticulture exceeded expectations , confirm the importance of engaging with the ripe partners . "
The cluster has institute many new partnerships with stakeholder in the industry and reconnected with exist relations . Concrete forward motion has already been made through agreements between cluster penis and growers to advance existing land area or develop new facilities . to boot , the focus is shifting from connection building to connection exercise ; developing commercial enterprise cases and exploring new business models and exportation opportunity in collaboration with the cluster .
Fork2FarmIndia is evolving rapidly , particularly with a growing segment of the young center class interested in healthy , fresh , and dependable food for thought . Dutch Greenhouse Delta ’s ‘ Fork2Farm’-strategy for wise food for thought output in India is aimed at serve this niche food market . DGD ’s research has establish that this niche marketplace has significant potential in India , where the size of this recession market is tumid than the entire market of Dutch horticultural cultivation .
Trends in local food productionDuring the trade delegation to India , it was observed that retailers , hotels , and modern agriculturalist pick out the growing requirement for refreshful and safe food in the Native American market . Furthermore , India ’s 24 - 60 minutes economy is growing , and its potential is solid . The rise of supermarkets in India has head to a clear specialisation of the supplying string base on niche markets , which are all-important as trendsetters for the entire market . Metropolitan areas in India , including Delhi , Mumbai , Bengaluru , Hyderabad , and Lucknow , are key target grocery store due to the clump of the quarry demographic in these city , as well as an exportation market from India .
opportunity for international solid food productionApart from the heavy local market , there is an increase collaborationism between India , the UAE , Southeast Asia , and Africa . UAE aim for 30 % domesticated production and 70 % product in India for their fresh food needs . The UAE - India collaboration presents significant chance for Dutch gardening . India is an ideal contract agriculture partner for the UAE , which seeks high product standard .
The next steps call for an incoming missionary work to the Netherlands from June 12 - 16 . " We are inviting Indian retailers , investors , AgTech firms , advanced growers and the cordial reception and nutrient religious service sector to connect us in the Netherlands to showcase how Dutch technology is profitably applicable to the Indian context . Experience how relevant party form across the economic value to chain to achieve high caliber , sustainable produce at gloomy toll . Together with you , we need to build up a profitable business case " , the organiser share .
to boot , plans are afoot for a return visit to India later on this year to continue building partnership and explore the chance within India ’s metropolitan expanse and the collaboration between India and the UAE .
The trade mission was organized by Dutch Greenhouse Delta , InnovationQuarter , the Netherlands Embassy in India , and Rotterdam Partners .
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