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India-Australia Launch AgriMaitri Talks to Co-Design Farm Solutions

Western Sydney University recently organized the inaugural AgriMaitri roundtable at the Australian High Commission in New Delhi to strengthen India-Australia agribusiness ties. The initiative, supported by the Centre for Australia-India Relations, brought together 58 delegates from government, industry, and research institutions to co-design scalable solutions. Project lead Dr Vanita Yadav emphasized the collaborative spirit, with 'Maitri' meaning friendship in Sanskrit. The effort aims to bridge complementary strengths and translate discussions into projects with mutual economic and social benefits.

Key Points: India, Australia Launch AgriMaitri Agribusiness Initiative

  • Inaugural AgriMaitri roundtable held in New Delhi
  • Aims to co-develop practical agribusiness solutions
  • Involves 58 delegates from government, industry & academia
  • Backed by Maitri Research Grants & Australia's DFAT
  • Focus on translating ideas into actionable projects
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India, Australia launch 'AgriMaitri' talks to co-design agribusiness solutions: Report

India and Australia launch AgriMaitri roundtable to co-design scalable agribusiness solutions, strengthening bilateral ties and sector collaboration.

"The roundtable marked an important beginning in fostering collaboration across diverse groups to address sectoral challenges. - Dr Vanita Yadav"

New Delhi, April 3

Western Sydney University recently organised a 'AgriMaitri' roundtable initiative to co-develop solutions aimed at strengthening agribusiness ties between India and Australia, with the inaugural meeting held in the national capital, a report has said.

According to the report in The Australia Today, the institute hosted the first 'AgriMaitri India Roundtable' at the Australian High Commission, marking a step towards enhancing bilateral collaboration in the agribusiness sector. The initiative seeks to bring together stakeholders from both countries to jointly design practical and scalable solutions.

Dr Vanita Yadav, who is leading the project, was quoted as saying that the roundtable marked an important beginning in fostering collaboration across diverse groups to address sectoral challenges.

The event saw participation from 58 delegates spanning government bodies, industry players, AgTech firms, research institutions, academia, and trade organisations, creating a platform for exchange between Indian and Australian stakeholders.

AgriMaitri is being driven by a multidisciplinary team of experts from both countries, supported by partner institutions across India and Australia. It is backed by the Maitri Research Grants under the Centre for Australia-India Relations, which operates under the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

Highlighting the spirit behind the initiative, Yadav said the term 'Maitri', meaning friendship in Sanskrit, underpins the collaborative approach of the programme.

The initiative aims to bridge gaps between the complementary strengths of India and Australia in agribusiness by fostering collaboration among policymakers, industry leaders, farmers, and researchers to identify opportunities and address challenges.

Professor Basant Maheshwari said the effort goes beyond discussions and is focused on translating ideas into actionable projects that can generate economic and social benefits for both countries.

The roundtable series is seen as a strategic move to deepen India-Australia cooperation in agribusiness, with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and mutually beneficial growth.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good step, but I hope this isn't just another talk shop. We've seen many roundtables with little on-ground impact. Professor Maheshwari says it's about actionable projects - that's the key. Let's see real solutions for water management and post-harvest losses reach our small farmers.
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Aman W
Australia's expertise in sustainable farming and drought-resistant crops could be a game-changer for states like Maharashtra and Rajasthan. Hope the knowledge transfer is two-way though. Our traditional organic practices have value too!
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Sarah B
As someone working in AgTech, this is exciting news. The combination of Indian scale and Australian innovation can create solutions for global food security. The focus on policymakers *and* farmers is crucial for adoption.
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Vikram M
More power to Dr. Yadav and the team! Jai Kisan! 🙏 Hopefully this leads to better cold storage tech and export channels. Our fruits and vegetables spoil so much due to poor logistics. Australia can help there.
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Karthik V
Strategic partnership. With the Indo-Pacific focus, strong agri-ties with Australia make perfect sense. It's about economic resilience. Good to see academia and government working together on this.

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