Andhra Pradesh produces over 9.57 million tones of fruits, vegetables and spices and has set a target to produce 22.90 million tones by the year 2020. Andhra Pradesh is the second largest producer of horticulture produce with 1.24 million hectare area under cultivation.
Marine Food: The State’s 1,000 kilometer coastline, 8,577 kilometer river length and 102 reservoirs spread over an area of 2.34 lakh hectare have been the principal sources of its marine foods, fresh water foods, including fish and prawn. The total value of marine exports from India is Rs.64 billion. Andhra Pradesh contributed Rs.22 billion to this and is further enhancing its exports.
Poultry: Andhra pradesh is the largest egg producer in India, producing 35 million eggs a year. A common facility for egg washing, grading and packing is being set up near Hyderabad.
Agri export zones
The Agri export zones act as a gateway to the vast opportunities in the international market. These zones take a comprehensive look at specific produce/product for development and sourcing the raw material, their processing/packaging, leading to the final export by integrating an end to end approach.
The Government of India, in association with the State Governments, has identified 28 Agri export zones in 21 states. A total investment of Rs.1325 crores million is planned.
The State has identified five Agri export zones in different districts with specific produce.
The Chittoor AEZ envisages a total investment of Rs. 91.4 crores by private entrepreneurs, Government of Andhra Pradesh and the Government of India. The other AEZs are being developed jointly by the State and Central Governments with an investment of Rs.95.15 crores. Work on AEZ Chittoor commenced with model agency APIIC conducting a work in August 2002.
Food Parks
The State shall take the initiative in setting up a series of food parks in the State, starting with one in each of the three main regions – Telangana, Andhra and Rayalaseema.
· For Telangana Food Park - processing of poultry products/ processing of coarse grain & millets/ spices (Chillies & turmeric)
· For Coastal Andhra Food Park value added rice products/ dairy products/ horticultural products/ marine products/ labour oriented, export oriented industry.
· For Rayalaseema Food Park processing of vegetables onion, tomatoes/ fruits/ spices, etc.
For parks can be set up as a joint venture between government/ government agency like APIIC and a private sector partner from the segment.
For further information, please contact:
Agri Production Commissioner & Principal Secretary
Department of Agriculture,
Government of Andhra Pradesh,
1st Floor, D- Block, Secretariat
Hyderabad-500 022.
Phone: +91 - 40 -23452263
Fax: +91 - 40 -23457086