The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), under the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, in collaboration with the Tripura State Organic Farming Development Agency (TSOFDA) and the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of Tripura, organized an International Organic Buyer-Seller Meet in Agartala, Tripura. The event provided a direct platform for the state's organic producers, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs), exporters and international buyers to explore new business opportunities and establish long-term market linkages.
Approximately 200 participants attended the program, including more than 20 international buyers from countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Italy, Greece and Argentina. The participation breakdown included 27 exporters, 96 farmers representing 22 FPOs/FPCs, and officials from various Government departments. This diverse participation facilitated direct interaction among farmers, producer organisations, exporters, Government stakeholders and international buyers, enabling discussions on sourcing opportunities, market requirements and potential business linkages.
The event featured 12 vibrantly curated stalls showcasing Tripura's diverse range of organic and naturally produced products. The displayed products included Queen Pineapple, GI-tagged Kalikhasa Rice, Organic Ginger and Turmeric, Black Sesame, Jackfruits, Scented Lemon and other fresh and exotic organic products. The stalls provided international buyers with opportunities to explore Tripura's unique agricultural offerings through product displays and direct interactions with producers.
The event was attended by Agriculture Minister, Government of Tripura Shri Ratan Lal Nath, IAS, Secretary, Agriculture & Horticulture, Government of Tripura, Shri Apurba Roy, and Executive Director, IFOAM Organics Asia, Ms Jennifer Chang, along with senior officers from APEDA. Agriculture Minister Shri Ratan Lal Nath appreciated the efforts to promote Tripura's organic products in international markets and highlighted the importance of strengthening market linkages for organic farmers and producer groups. He stated that Tripura's farmers are producing quality organic products with strong potential in domestic and international markets, and connecting farmers and FPOs directly with international buyers can create new opportunities for better market access and income generation.
The event also featured the felicitation of organic farmers by the Agriculture Minister in recognition of their contribution to the state's organic agriculture movement and their role in building sustainable agricultural value chains. APEDA continues to work closely with State Governments, FPOs, exporters and other stakeholders to strengthen India's organic export ecosystem through certification support, capacity building, infrastructure development, market promotion and international buyer linkages, with particular focus on expanding the global footprint of organic products from the North Eastern Region.