India needs to fix missing links in farm to fork value chain, reduce food wastage: Prez

 New Delhi, Dec 20: President Ramnath Kovind Thursday said India needs to fix missing links in the farm-to-fork value chain and also reduce food wastage.

        Speaking at the All India Food Processors’ Association (AIFPA), Kovind said there is a “substantial” difference in what the farmers get for their produce and what the consumers pay and emphasised on the need to reduce this difference.

        President also stressed reducing food wastage in agricultural and food-processing industry.

        “India is not short of food today and when it comes to many agricultural commodities and food processing, we have a surplus. We command a growing slice of a global market. Now is the moment we scale up our ambition for wider economic benefit, more so for the prospects of farmers,” Kovind said.

        He suggested four-pronged approach as a road ahead to boost agriculture and food processing sector.