The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) introduced the launch of the Soy Excellence Center (SEC) in India, a pioneering initiative geared toward early – to mid-career protein professionals to help Indian meals and agricultural sectors’ sustainable development. The SEC is designed to foster training development for workers and employers in agribusiness, thereby elevating experience and competencies.
Kevin Roepke, Regional Director-South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa (SAASSA), U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) launches the Soy Excellence Center (SEC) in India
With world protein demand estimated to develop by 5% by 20311 because the world’s inhabitants nears 10 billion2, the meals and agriculture sectors face considered one of human historical past’s biggest meals manufacturing challenges. This scenario presents an equally vital academic problem. The launch of Soy Excellence Center in India is in response to the evolving wants and aligns seamlessly with the ‘Skills India’ initiative which focuses on enhancing the skillset of the youth to arrange them for the long run.
USSEC’s community of Soy Excellence Centers throughout the globe shares a unified objective: to enhance well being and diet of communities in rising markets like India. This is achieved by strengthening the capability and market potential of companies inside the meals and agricultural provide chains by workforce growth and coaching.
The SEC in India will supply coaching alternatives protecting areas akin to poultry, feed milling, aquaculture and soy meals and beverage processing. These areas deal with offering members entry to modular, on-demand coaching assets, stay seminars, workshops, and ongoing entry to a wealth of business consultants from USSEC’s in depth worldwide community.
By launching SEC in India on the India-US Agricultural Synergy Summit, USSEC, along with its investing members just like the Illinois Soybean Association and South Dakota Soybean Checkoff demonstrates its dedication to its mission of feeding the minds of those that will feed the world, the following technology of agri-professionals also referred to as the ‘Tomorrow Solvers.’
1 Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) – Food and Agriculture Organization 2022 Agricultural Outlook Report
Reflecting on the growth of the Soy Excellence Centre in India, Kevin Roepke, Regional Director – South Asia & Sub-Saharan Africa, USSEC added, “The United States and India have a track record spanning decades of bilateral cooperation. These sectors include aerospace, defense, energy, technology and of course agriculture. However, the launch of the India SEC goes beyond collaboration; we expect it to be a catalyst for economic growth, skills development, and capacity building within agribusiness. By establishing the SEC in India, we take a decisive step in empowering India’s youthful workforce with critical know-how, access, and essential skills training.”
On the distinctiveness of the programs being supplied to early- to mid-career agribusiness professionals, Vijay Anand, Lead – Soy Excellence Center, India shared, “Finding specialized training on subjects unique to our collective industries is hard to find, and we have seen the world over that the Soy Excellence Centers, in partnership with a consortium of international universities coupled with the best- in-class technical instructors, effectively address these challenges. In India as well, the Soy Excellence Center will provide practical industry knowledge and skills through targeted training programs, online and offline workshops, and access to global resources and network. The SEC will aim at elevating on-the-job skills, fostering growth and innovation.”
On the necessity for such tailor-made coaching programs, Suresh Chitturi, Vice Chairman & Managing Director, Srinivasa Farms, a number one participant in India’s poultry sector confirmed, “We are excited about the launch of the Soy Excellence Center in India and look forward to the additional opportunities it can bring for growth in our food and agricultural sector. Like in other regions, I am confident that the SEC will enable us to upskill our workforce, solve new problems, bringing to life the vision of making our country an agribusiness powerhouse.” Mr. Chitturi can also be the President of International Egg Commission.
On Illinois Soybean Association’s being a principal sponsor of SEC India, Todd Main, Director of Market Development, Illinois Soybean Association added, “The establishment of the SEC India marks a pivotal moment for us at Illinois Soybean Association. As a principal sponsor, we recognize the immense potential of India not just as a market, but as an invaluable business ally. It is our belief that by empowering the Indian agriculture and soy value chain with the right knowledge and skills, were not only fostering a thriving agribusiness environment but supporting India as a crucial partner in meeting the needs of our worlds growing population.”
This Press Release is partially funded by U.S. Soy farmers, their checkoff, and the soy worth chain.
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About Soy Excellence Centre
The Soy Excellence Centers (SEC), an initiative by the USSEC, focuses on abilities constructing of early-to-mid profession protein professionals in rising markets by world-class workforce coaching {and professional} growth to assist meet native diet and meals safety wants and help sustainable financial development. USSEC is collaborating with numerous companions, together with native meals and agriculture universities and organizations, to ship coaching in 5 core topic areas – aquaculture, feed, meals, poultry, and swine. USSEC operates Soy Excellence Centers in 4 regional hubs – the Americas, Asia, Middle East and North Africa, and Sub- Saharan Africa.
For extra data, please go to: www.soyexcellence.org
About the U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
The U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC) focuses on differentiating, constructing choice, and elevating market entry for using U.S. Soy for human consumption, aquaculture, and livestock feed in 80+ international locations internationally. USSEC members symbolize the soy provide chain together with U.S. Soy farmers, processors, commodity shippers, merchandisers, allied agribusinesses, and agricultural organizations. USSEC is funded by the U.S. soybean checkoff, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) matching funds, and business.
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About Illinois Soybean Association
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) checkoff and membership packages symbolize greater than 43,000 soybean farmers in Illinois. The checkoff funds market growth, soybean manufacturing and authorities relations efforts, whereas the membership program, Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) and the Illinois Soybean Growers PAC actively advocates for optimistic and impactful laws for farmers at native, state and nationwide ranges. ISA upholds the pursuits of Illinois soybean farmers by promotion, advocacy, analysis and training with the imaginative and prescient of turning into a trusted companion of Illinois soybean farmers to make sure their profitability now and for future generations.
