NEW DLHI: Canadian agri-tech and research collaborations are increasingly influencing how food is grown, processed and stored in India, reflecting a shift in bilateral ties from commodity trade toward innovation-driven partnerships, according to a report.
An analysis by One World Outlook highlighted that for decades, the Canada–India agricultural relationship has largely revolved around bulk shipments of pulses such as lentils and peas.
However, the report also said that a new framework centred on research cooperation, agri-tech development and value-chain integration is beginning to take shape.
Canada’s prairie province of Saskatchewan exported more than $700 million worth of agri-food products to India in 2023, accounting for about a quarter of Canada’s total exports to the country.
Industry body Pulse Canada has said that trade ties with Indian buyers are built on long-term trust, noting that pulses remain a key source of protein for millions in India.