Lucknow, Nov15(KNS): FIL Industries Private Limited, a diversified business enterprise, participated in the 16th edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry’s (CII) flagship event, “CII AgroTech India - Krishi Bharat,” held from November 15 to 18, 2024, at Vrindavan Grounds, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
The event was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath.
This year’s event, themed ‘Harvesting Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture’, focused on advancing agricultural growth and food processing through technology, sustainable practices, and strategic partnerships.
The event brought together global participants, industry leaders, and farming communities to foster collaborations and strengthen agri-trade relationships.
FIL Industries participated as an associate sponsor and showcased its offerings across the agriculture value chain, including crop protection, crop nutrition, apple cluster development, post-harvest management, and consumer goods.
The company provided samples of its products, such as apple juice concentrate, fruit juices, cocoa powder, and agricultural solutions, to visitors.
The International Pavilion, with the Netherlands as the partner country, highlighted global expertise in agriculture and food processing, facilitating networking opportunities for Indian stakeholders.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Syed Junaid Altaf, Chairman of CII J&K and Group Executive Director of FIL Industries, participated in the event’s inaugural session and a CEO Roundtable on the “Future of Farming.” The discussion addressed emerging technologies such as precision agriculture, AI, IoT, and sustainable farming practices.
Speaking at the forum, Altaf emphasized the importance of collaboration between farmers, industries, and academia to address challenges posed by climate change. He highlighted the role of events like AgroTech India in promoting knowledge sharing and innovation to improve agricultural productivity and create sustainable livelihoods for farmers.
Founded in 1989, FIL Industries operates in agriculture, food and beverages, and travel. It is a leading player in apple integration in India and Asia’s largest producer of apple juice concentrate. FIL’s ventures include a joint venture for apple rootstock nursery development with French companies Dalival SAS and FIATS and a strategic partnership with Spain’s Kimitec for biotechnological innovation. The company also manages manufacturing and distribution facilities across India and has developed key infrastructure projects such as ropeways in Jammu and Kashmir and Uttarakhand.(KNS).