l Strategically located in close proximity to the National Highway, Airport & Hotels

l 2 kms away from the Airport

l 12 kms away from the Railway Station

l 1 km away from NH-47

l Covers column-free exhibition space of 20,000 sq.m

l Roof height of 10.65 m for easy handling of exhibits

Salient Features of CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex

l Heavy-duty flooring

l Availability of power, water and pneumatic air

l Systematic and excellent stall layout for high visibility

l Conference halls and demonstration facilities for special promotional activities

l Ample parking space for 2,000 cars and 10,000 two wheelers

HALL - A, B & C

Horti FestCODISSIA

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CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

About CODISSIAAn ISO 9001 : 2008 organisation with over 5200 members and three decades of experience, it has been preparing the industries of Coimbatore to face up to the challenges of a transforming industrial scenario. CODISSIA acts as a grievance redressal forum and a liaison between the Government Departments and the industries in Coimbatore region. CODISSIA is the only District Association in the whole of India to have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with (VDMA) Plant and Machinery Manufacturers’ Association / Bavarian Section of Germany. Through this, it promotes joint ventures, technology transfers and sends trade delegations etc. to foreign countries like Germany. CODISSIA also has the unique distinction of having the maximum number of MoUs with educational institutes for the mutual benefit of industries and students. Website : www.codissia.com 7 - 9 November 2014

Jointly Organised by Supported by

Department of Horticulture & Plantation Crops

Govt. of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Coimbatore District Small Industries Association

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The Horticultural Societyof India, New Delhi

Tamil Nadu Horticulture Development Agency

Ministry of Food Processing IndustriesGovernment of India

Concurrent Event

At CODISSIA Trade Fair ComplexCoimbatore, Tamil Nadu

How to reach Coimbatore?Coimbatore city is well connected by air, train and road from different parts of India. The CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex is only 2 km from International Airport and 12 km from Railway Station and Gandhipuram TNSTC bus stand.

Objectivesl Role of horticultural crops in food,

health and nutritional security.

l Technologies for boosting production, p ro d u c t i v i t y a n d q u a l i t y o f horticultural crops.

l Technologies for improving post-harvest management

l Issues related to marketing, trade and export promotion.

l Issues related to livelihood for small & marginal farmers.

l Role in maintaining environmental security.

BackgroundHorticultural crop production during 2012-13 (268.84 million tonnes) has surpassed the foodgrain production (255.36 million tonnes) for the first time in the history of Indian Agriculture. It has happened due to concerted efforts of all those engaged in R&D of Horticulture and active participation of the private sector and more importantly farmers of the country. The forthcoming challenge is the sustainability of horticulture growth to make the sector viable and attractive for the growers, industry and consumers. Despite ample increase in production of horticultural crops, the low productivity in several crops is still a challenge. Since the land available for expansion of horticulture is limited, emphasis has to be laid on improving productivity to meet the future demands of the country and make horticulture more remunerative, particularly to the small and marginal farmers.

List of Government Sectors:1. All State horticulture Missions including North

East NHM

2. TNAU

3. State Dept of Agrl.Engineering, Agrl Marketing, Animal Husbandry, Seed Certification, Forestry

4. TANTEA

5. TANFLORA

6. TANFED

8. NHB

9. All Horticulture Commodity Boards viz., Coconut Development Board, Coffee Board, Tea Board, Spices Board, Coir Board, National Medicinal Plants Board, etc.

10. MOFPI

11. APEDA

List of allied sectors proposed to participate in International Horti Fest 2014:1. Seed Companies

2. Pesticide Companies

3. Fertilizer Companies

4. Biofertilizer Manufacturers

5. Micro Irrigation Companies

6. Mulching Sheet Manufacturers

7. Organic Farm Input Manufacturers

8. Farm Machinery Manufacturers and Dealers

9. Horticulture Produce Processing Firms

10. Bamboo Product Manufacturers

11. Herbal Medicinal Product Producers and AYUSH Company

12. Agri Clinics

13. Plasticulture Input Producers / Shadenets/ Poly house/ Green house/ Plastic Crates/ Pro trays etc.

14. ICCOA

15. Prime NGO's

16. Packers and Sealers

17. Horticulture cum Agriculture Book/CD/DVD Sellers

18. Organic Produce & Food Products Sellers

19. Nodal Banks

20. Landscaping Agencies/Lawn Developers

21. Private Nurseries

22. Cut Flower Exporters

23. Value Added Product Manufacturers

24. Plant Tissue Culture Companies

25. Cocoa Growers

26. Oleoresin Manufacturers/ Perfumery/ Pharmacology

27. Fibre Product Manufacturers

28. Handicrafts

29. Post Harvest Management & Processing Companies

30. Food Courts

About the CityCoimbatore city popularly known as the 'Manchester of South India' is strategically located at the junction of three southern states - Tamil Nadu,

oKerala and Karnataka. It lies between 11 North oLatitude and 77 East Longitude at an elevation of

about 411 meters. The maximum and minimum o otemperatures vary between 35 C and 18 C. Highest

otemperature ever recorded is 41 C and lowest is o12 C. It has a pleasant, salubrious climate due to its

proximity to thickly forested mountain ranges and the cool breeze blowing through the Palghat gap, which makes the city consistently pleasant. The city has a tropical wet and dry climate, with the wet season being from October to December due to the northeast monsoon. The scenic hill stations namely Ooty, Munnar and Kodaikannal and nearby exciting Kerala with its enhancing back-waters and Ayurvedic health resorts are the popular tourist places in the proximity.

Why Coimbatore for International Horti Fest?1. Coimbatore has a strong engineering industry base with not many companies

in the Horticulture. Value addition, availability of farm labour, water and precision horticultural techniques is in short supply in this entire region, which is an opportunity to solution providers from these sectors.

2. Coimbatore is the hub for agro-commercial activities for spices, horticulture, tea and coffee, vegetables, fruits, coconut, turmeric & sugarcane. Horticulture being predominant in this region opens up opportunities for Green / Poly Houses and also cold storage for supply chain.

3. Coimbatore is in need of solution providers to minimise post harvest losses.

4. It is the home for leading institutions like Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Sugarcane Breeding Institute, Cotton Research Centre, Institute of Forest Genetics and Tree Breeding, which impart knowledge and create self sustaining entrepreneurs.

5. Coimbatore has been shortlisted under the Solar City Project by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Govt of India which open enormous opportunities for Solar Pumping and Panels.

6. Coimbatore is well connected to the other parts of India by rail, road and air, Excellent air connectivity with Bangalore and Chennai ensures quick transfer to foreign countries too.