India and the Netherlands Align to Advance Next-Gen Agriculture Through Tech, Training, and Trade
03 November 2025, New Delhi: India and the Netherlands are scaling up their agricultural partnership with a sharper focus on innovation, sustainability, and capacity-building, as reflected in the 8th Joint Working Group (JWG) meeting held at Krishi Bhawan. The meeting, co-chaired by Priya Ranjan, Joint Secretary (Horticulture), Government of India, and Guido Landheer from the Dutch Ministry of Agriculture, Nature and Food Quality, signaled a shift from traditional cooperation to shared agritech transformation.
Rather than just reviewing past achievements, the dialogue centered on how both countries can use their combined strengths to address present-day agricultural challenges—from climate change and food safety to the need for smarter, circular farming solutions. Dutch expertise in controlled-environment agriculture and India’s expanding horticulture landscape emerged as key zones of collaboration.
A highlight of the discussions was the continued impact of the Centres of Excellence (CoEs), established under the Indo-Dutch framework. These CoEs have not only boosted high-yield crop varieties and seed quality but also enabled thousands of farmers to adopt modern technologies, signaling a strong grassroots impact. The meeting hinted at plans to replicate this scalable, tech-led extension model across more Indian states.
The agenda also ventured into new frontiers: phytosanitary protocols to smoothen agri-trade, innovations in the dairy and livestock sectors, deeper engagement on smart greenhouses, and a push for naturally ventilated polyhouses. Knowledge exchange, circular agriculture, food processing, and safety protocols were also discussed as critical future-ready sectors.
Delegations from both sides described the talks as productive and focused. Notably, the Netherlands is positioning itself not just as a technology partner but also a knowledge ally, aligning with India’s vision of Atmanirbhar and tech-driven agriculture.
The Dutch delegation comprised senior officials including Agriculture Counsellor Marion van Schaik and Senior Policy Officer Sarah Visser Ravichandran. The Indian side included representation from key ministries like MoFPI, DAHD, FSSAI, and the Department of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, signaling a cross-sectoral commitment to the collaboration.
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