Assessment of the
PROVIDE AGRICULTURE EXTENSION SERVICES TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION
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Assessment of Regional Agri Logistics Centers in Uzbekistan FINAL
7.14 PROVIDE AGRICULTURE EXTENSION SERVICES TO IMPROVE PRODUCTION
The ALCs will be dependent upon volumes and high-quality produce which results in the need for Agriculture Extension Services. This is critical to improving all aspects of crop production from seed, germ plasm, plant spacing, husbandry, and harvest, through the cold chain to final retail or export delivery. This will strengthen the ability to improve the quality of crops from pre-planting all the way through final sale and will yield greater volumes through enhanced field-level knowledge and production practices. The establishment of more greenhouse horticultural crop production would also improve the quality of production. The GoU may consider researching other high value export-focused crops to augment the existing crops such as apples, cherries and grapes. Generally, it is recommended to encourage quality over quantity, and focus on the value proposition as opposed to production volumes. 7.15 CONSIDER A VISIT TO SHYMKENT, KAZAKHSTAN TO LEARN ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH AN ALC. There are several examples, including those described in the case studies, that could provide a valuable learning experience. However, WFLO experience with study tours has been that they are most effective when the difference in the industry’s level of sophistication is not as stark. For example, regional study tours tend to inspire competition and an understanding of what is not only possible but feasible. particular, the logistics hub build in Shymkent would be an excellent opportunity to learn from the challenges and successes of a neighboring country. 35 | ASSESSMENT OF REGIONAL AGRI-LOGISTICS CENTERS IN UZBEKISTAN USAID.GOV ANNEX 1: CASE STUDIES ANNEX 1A: INDIA MEGA FOOD PARK SCHEME (MPS) OVERVIEW: The ‘Food Park Scheme’ (FPS), introduced in 1992-93 has evolved through three phases over the past 24 years. In the first phase (1992-93 to 2007-08), state governments had been entrusted with the responsibility of promoting food processing industrial estates/ parks. The common facilities were funded by the Central government subject to a maximum of Rs 40 million (approximately US$ 565,000) for each park. However, these food parks were conceptualized in a traditional ‘industrial estate’ mode with no forward and backward linkages within the supply chain. In order to provide a major thrust to food processing a paradigm shift was introduced in the approach towards food parks when a ‘Mega Food Parks Scheme’ (MFPS) was introduced in 2007-08. While the FPS focused on the role of state governments in setting up these parks, the new scheme (MFPS) was designed to attract private investment in creating state-of-the-art infrastructure for food processing in the country. At present, 17 of the planned Mega Food Parks are operational. Download 1.01 Mb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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