Australia and India have shared a partnership to enhance agricultural productivity for over four decades, and this collaboration is now set to expand further. Philip Green, Australian High Commissioner to India, will lead a delegation of Australian agtech companies to explore new innovation and partnership opportunities with Indian counterparts.
The visit, organized under the Australia India Business Exchange (AIBX) program in collaboration with Investment New South Wales, will cover multiple cities, including:
Delhi and Noida: Engagements with government bodies and industry associations
Lucknow: Strategic meetings with the Uttar Pradesh Government to explore agtech synergies
Bengaluru: Participation in Agri Tech India 2024, India’s largest agtech conference
The delegation includes universities, investors, and agtech companies specializing in diverse sectors such as dairy, grains, horticulture, floriculture, and animal husbandry. They will also conduct farm visits to assess real-world challenges and opportunities for collaboration.
Boosting Agtech Collaboration and Innovation
The visit reflects Australia’s position as a key partner in India’s agtech ecosystem and reaffirms its commitment to creating new business opportunities and fostering sustainable agricultural practices.
‘Agriculture is a crucial pillar of the Australia-India relationship, and Australia’s expertise can help enhance India’s food security by improving productivity, sustainability, and resilience,’ said High Commissioner Green.
Tackling Shared Challenges in Agriculture
High Commissioner Green highlighted the relevance of Australian agtech solutions already making an impact in India, including:
- Technology for managing lumpy-skin disease in cows
- Organic fertilizers for better crop yields, particularly in sugarcane
- Advanced grain storage systems
‘While our agricultural scales differ, Australia and India face similar challenges, with climate change posing a significant threat to farmers in both nations. Enhancing productivity and ensuring rural incomes are critical goals. Our world-leading agtech can support these efforts and help boost India’s agricultural exports,’ the High Commissioner added.
The mission concludes in Bengaluru, underscoring the deepening partnership between Australia and India and the shared commitment to sustainable agricultural growth.