Australian agri-business explores partnerships in India

New Delhi Aug 29 (IANS) The Australian agri-business sector has begun exploring long-term partnerships in India which may enable the latter to improve quality safety availability and nutritional value of food production a senior Australian government official said here on Tuesday.

Gregory Harvey Trade Commissioner Australian Trade & Investment Commission said the Australian agri-business sector has the research and development (R&D) capacity and technical knowledge to help India s food industry improve supply chain productivity and sustainability.

"Australia is an ideal long-term partner for India to help improve the quality safety availability and nutritional value of Indian food production " Harvey said.

"From farming practices through to food processing supply and distribution to consumers the Australian agri-business sector has the R&D capacity experience and technical knowledge to help India s food industry improve supply chain productivity and sustainability and meet the challenges of shifting consumption patterns."

Harvey s comments came in the backdrop of a 25-member Australian agri-business and food delegation which on Tuesday participated in an "Australia India Food Dialogue" here.

The dialogue showcased Australian capabilities as a supplier of high-quality food services expertise and technologies in agri-business.

--IANS
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