Sharad Nanapure
Founder & Chief Mentor, FFIAD Agri-Food Export Academy
- Ex-APEDA Mentor
- Export Training + Advisory
- Quality Systems
- Compliance
- Shipment Execution
25+ years ka hands-on agri-food export experience. Farmers, FPOs aur exporters ko practical systems aur global market approach se guide karta hoon.
Mentor Intro (60–90 sec)
“Namaste! Main Sharad Nanapure hoon — Founder & Chief Mentor, FFIAD Agri-Food Export Academy. Mera focus simple hai: Indian farmers, FPOs aur traders ko step-by-step export-ready banana — bina confusion ke.
Pichhle 25+ years mein maine contract farming, supply chain, quality systems, post-harvest, documentation aur buyer handling— sab ground level par kaam kiya hai. Maine dekha hai ki sabse badi problem hoti hai: buyer milna, paperwork ka डर, logistics ka confusion, payments ka risk, aur quality rejection.
Isliye FFIAD mein hum training ko practical system banate hain— product selection → market fit → compliance → documentation → shipment execution → buyer communication. Aap exporter ho ya export start karna chahte ho— hum aapko clear roadmap + tools + templates ke saath guide karte hain.
Agar aap serious ho ki aapka product Gulf, Europe ya kisi bhi global market mein jaye, toh WhatsApp par ‘EXPORT’ likhkar message kijiye. Let’s build your export journey— the right way.“
Export Mentor | Trainer | Consultant
Sharad Nanapure has dedicated over two decades to transforming how Indian farmers, FPOs, and traders approach international markets. His expertise spans the entire export value chain—from farm-level quality systems to shipment execution and buyer relationship management.
With hands-on experience in contract farming, cold chain logistics, compliance frameworks, and documentation systems, he brings real-world insights to every training session and advisory engagement.
Mission
Agri-entrepreneurs, exporters aur farmers ko practical guidance + technical expertise + global market insights dena — so Indian products international markets mein confidently compete karein.”
Core Expertise
Global Market Development
Buyer connect + exposure visits + market entry strategy
Export Training & Advisory
Market entry guidance + buyer handling + negotiation systems
Contract Farming
Residue-free / Organic readiness + farmer linkage programs
Export Compliance
Quality mindset + certifications + regulatory navigation
Post-harvest & Cold Chain
Storage systems + logistics optimization + loss reduction
Documentation + Shipment Execution
Complete paperwork systems + shipment coordination
My Journey
Founder & Chairman
Forum for Integrated Agriculture Development (FFIAD)
- Training + market exposure + buyer connections
- Export documentation discipline + quality mindset
- Practical learning-by-doing approach
- Mar 2011 – Apr 2012
- New Delhi
Sr. Manager (Horticulture)
Indian Society of Agri Business Professionals
- National Vegetable Initiative (SFAC) post-harvest linkage
- Supply chain protocols + FPO ecosystem support
- Aug 2009 – Jan 2011
- New Delhi ,India
Advisor/Consultant (Horticulture)
APEDA (Govt. of India)
- Supported horticulture export trade development through policy and trade inputs
- Developed pre- and post-harvest practice protocols for major fruits and vegetables as per destination requirements
- Contributed to sea shipment protocol development for multiple commodities
- Conducted capacity building for producer clusters/exporters on technical + trade aspects
- Assessed global horticulture trade (country/commodity-wise) and India’s export potential (state/district-wise)
- Supported infrastructure surveys and project assessment/verification for cold chain and post-harvest investments
- Coordinated on SPS, quality and trade regulations with stakeholders and relevant authorities
- Jul 2004 – Jul 2009
- Sangli, Maharashtra
Manager – Supply Chain Development
FieldFresh
- Cold chain coordination, vendor negotiation
- Farmer training for export quality readiness
- Export documentation support
- Dec 1999 – Jun 2004
- Narayangaon, Pune
Farm Management / Contract Farming Lead (Wine Grapes)
Champagne Vineyards Pvt. Ltd.
- 100+ acres operations, contract farming model
- Processing linkage + international learning exposure
“Field experience + real exporter systems = FFIAD ka practical training model.”
Education
- National Institute of Export Management (2004)
- University of California, Davis (2003) — Wine Production Diploma
- M.Sc. (Horticulture) — 1997–1999
- B.Sc. (Agriculture) — 1993–1997
Languages
- Hindi
- Marathi
- English
Certifications
- AI Tools Workshop
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