ENA Sectors 2024-12-23 18:09:14 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>Mumbai, Dec 23 (KNN)</strong> Dun &amp; Bradstreet India has formed a strategic partnership with the Northeastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation (NERAMAC) to issue D-U-N-S&reg; Numbers to Farmer Production Organisations (FPOs) in Northeast India, the company announced today. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This initiative aims to enhance the visibility and market access for agricultural organisations in the region.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The D-U-N-S&reg; Number, a unique nine-digit business identifier, is recognised globally and is part of Dun &amp; Bradstreet's patented identity resolution process. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This system, which currently tracks more than 590 million entities worldwide, helps identify, validate, and connect businesses across international markets through the company's Data Cloud.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Preeta Misra, Senior Director of Credibility &amp; Business Insights Group, ESG and SME at Dun &amp; Bradstreet India, emphasised the significance of this partnership for regional agricultural development. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">She highlighted the Northeast's agricultural diversity and unique products, noting that the initiative would help local FPOs expand their reach both domestically and internationally.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">NERAMAC's Managing Director, Cmde Rajiv Ashok (Retd), addressed the distinct challenges and opportunities facing the region's agricultural sector. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">While acknowledging the relatively limited production quantities compared to other parts of India, he emphasised the region's unique selling proposition: high-quality produce with minimal chemical fertilizer and pesticide exposure. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The D-U-N-S&reg; Number system, he noted, would help FPOs build credibility and identify growth opportunities in export markets, ultimately generating higher income for farmers.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">This collaboration represents a significant step toward integrating Northeast India's agricultural sector into global markets, leveraging digital infrastructure to overcome geographical limitations and expand market access for local farming organisations.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px"><em><strong>(KNN Bureau)</strong></em></span></p> 40365 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/sectors/db-partners-for-ne-regional-agri-marketing-outfit 2024-12-23 18:09:14 knnindia.co.in