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Chouhan Urges Indian Farmers to Seize Global FTA Opportunities
Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Indian farmers can sell more products in other countries.
He said Free Trade Agreements are helping create access to global markets.
These opportunities include selling fruits, vegetables and grains.
Farmers were encouraged to meet international quality standards.
The minister also said farmers should grow products that overseas buyers want.
He supported regional meetings because different parts of India face different farming conditions.
These conditions include differences in water, soil and weather.
The conference also discussed El Niño, crop diversification and the Rabi season.
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said Free Trade Agreements are opening global markets for Indian farmers.
He highlighted opportunities to export fruits, vegetables and grains.
Chouhan urged farmers to meet international quality standards and align production with overseas demand.
He called for regional agriculture conferences to address differences in water, soil and weather conditions.
The conference discussed El Niño, crop diversification and planning for the Rabi season.
- Who
- Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with farmers and other agriculture stakeholders.
- What
- Chouhan urged farmers to meet international standards and use opportunities created by Free Trade Agreements.
- Where
- At the Regional Agriculture Conference for the Southern States; the specific city was not stated.
- When
- The remarks were made at a conference addressed on Friday and published on September 18, 2026.
- Why
- To help Indian farmers access international markets and develop region-specific plans for agricultural challenges.
Key facts
- Speaker
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
- Main opportunity
- Free Trade Agreements creating access to international markets
- Products mentioned
- Fruits, vegetables and grains
- Recommended action
- Meet international quality requirements and align production with overseas demand
- Conference focus
- Regional agricultural planning for different agro-climatic conditions
- Other topics
- El Niño, crop diversification and the Rabi season
- Publication date
- September 18, 2026
Quotes
Shivraj Singh Chouhan
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare
“These agreements have facilitated market access for a range of agricultural products, including fruits, vegetables and grains.”
thehindubusinessline.com
“We need to organise regional agriculture conferences keeping in view the country’s diverse agro-climatic conditions.”
thehindubusinessline.com
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