A capacity building programme for Kodagu coffee growers was organised by the Federation of Indian Export organisation in Madikeri.

The initiative was hosted under the flagship of the ministry of commerce with support from the state agriculture department.

Experienced coffee growers of the district attended the event.

The need for the promotion of international coffee trade was highlighted during the programme. The facilitators sensitised the entrepreneurs, farmers and exporters on the potential of exporting coffee and spices from the district.

The various trade opportunities in the international market, the role of various agencies, the role of free trade agreements and various other schemes under the Directorate General of Foreign Trade were explained to the growers in detail.

A total of 75 participants comprising farmers, farmer produce organisations and entrepreneurs took part in the session.

Lokesh HD, ITS, Jt. DGFT Bengaluru was the chief guest of the event.  Babu Reddy DR, DD of Coffee Board spoke on coffee exports and GI Coffee. The role of banking, industrial policy, Indian trade portal and schemes under spices board were highlighted during the session. 

Shabhana M Sheikh, JD of district agriculture department was also present .

source: http://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com / The Times of India / Home> News> City News> Mysuru News / by TNN / September 08th, 2022