Apple Forum: Pathways to Sustainable Apple Production – Experiences and Learning of the Green Innovation Centre
Climatic projections show current trends of high temperatures, erratic precipitation and hailstorms will persist in the state of Himachal Pradesh with large impacts on apple production. The global programme “Green Innovation Centre for the Agriculture and Food Sector – India” (GIC), in collaboration with the Department of Horticulture, is working in Himachal Pradesh to strengthen the resilience of the apple value chain stakeholders. The Apple Forum, a stakeholder event that brings all partners working in the apple value chain together, was organized to anchor the piloted innovations by the project and promote the transformation of agri-food systems approach among the stakeholders.
During the event, Farmer Producer Organisations, Government officials, scientists and representatives of various private companies and civil society organisations discussed the achievements of the project, the new challenges in the apple value chain, especially regarding climate change, and their common commitment going forward to focus on transformative approaches in the agri-food sector. The GIC India showcased technologies and climate-smart innovations that can be implemented together as innovation bundles to promote diversification of farmer’s income and support their resilience in face of extreme climate events.
Date
November 29, 2023
Location
Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
Contact Person
Regina Sanchez Sosa y Hernandez