Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan met with Canadian Premier Mr. Scott Moe on March 6, 2026, in New Delhi. The meeting focused on agri trade and bilateral cooperation. Discussions included agricultural research, technology, equipment, and advanced farming practices. Saskatchewan's role as a partner in agricultural inputs, particularly potash, was highlighted, and a proposal to establish a Canada–India Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence was welcomed. Both sides emphasized their commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation in areas such as farm mechanization and capacity building. The meeting was attended by several officials from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare and the Ministry of External Affairs.
Key Entities Referenced
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare: The ministry involved in the discussions regarding agri trade.
Shivraj Singh Chouhan: Union Agriculture Minister of India, a key participant in the meeting.
Scott Moe: Premier of Saskatchewan, Canada, a key participant in the meeting.
Saskatchewan: A Canadian province, highlighted as a partner for India in agricultural inputs.
Canada–India Pulse Protein Centre of Excellence: A proposed initiative discussed for establishment, indicating a focus on agricultural collaboration.
Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan
meets Canadian Premier Mr. Scott Moe : Focus
on Agri Trade
Posted On: 06 MAR 2026 8:25PM by PIB Delhi
A meeting between Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Minister of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, and Shri Scott Moe, Premier of
Saskatchewan, Canada, was held today at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.
Both sides discussed cooperation in agricultural research, technology, equipment, and advanced farming
practices. Shri Chouhan highlighted Saskatchewan’s role as a reliable partner for India in agricultural
inputs, particularly potash, and welcomed the proposal to establish a Canada–India Pulse Protein Centre of
Excellence.
Mr. Moe noted the strong and growing relationship between Saskatchewan and India and emphasised the
shared commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation.
Discussions also covered collaboration in agricultural research, farm mechanization, and capacity
building.
The meeting was also attended by Shri Atish Chandra, Secretary, DA&FW; Shri M.L. Jat, Secretary,
DARE; Agriculture Commissioner, DA&FW; Joint Secretary (PP), DA&FW; Joint Secretary (M&T),
DA&FW; Joint Secretary, D/o Fertilizers and other senior officials from DA&FW and the Ministry of
External Affairs.
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