Innovations in fresh produce agri-supply chains are happening across a wide spectrum of stakeholders and channels. Direct sourcing from farmers, connecting farmer producer organizations (FPO) to business and end consumers, digital supply chain management tools, engagement of e-commerce platforms in the supply chain, are all examples of the innovations. In the early days it is imperative to showcase these innovations and to identify the drivers for rapid scale-up. Equally, there are good practices being followed in more developed markets where these innovations are now firmly rooted in the business practices.

The webinar introduces how fresh produce agri-logistics have evolved in India and the Republic of Korea and how the new trend is emerging particularly under the COVID-19 and growing convergence with digital technology in logistics. Through the case studies, the webinar intends to discuss what the new trend means for developing countries and what opportunities are available. Speakers will explain how farmer cooperatives are formed in Korea and India, what roles agricultural cooperatives are playing in the evolvement of agri-logistics, and what opportunities are being offered to farmers as new trends of agri-logistics emerge.

This webinar is organized by ADB.