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Give agriculture research a boost
We hope the forthcoming budget would give due importance to the agriculture sector, and help it to overcome the key challenges to fulfil our food-security requirements. It is imperative to provide incentives to bridge the gap between actual and potential yield and leverage technology to improve productivity.
The industry seeks the Government's support for creating a productive and enabling environment for agri-business to produce newer crop technologies, and environment- and farmer-friendly products. The budgetary incentives should also extend to building agri-support infrastructure, creating non-farm jobs for farmers with small land-holdings to ensure inclusive growth.
To usher a second green revolution and fulfil the growing food demand, we need increased investments in agricultural research. Encouraging widespread use of technologies is a must for rejuvenating agriculture and ensuring long-term food security. We need focus on initiatives that will propel agriculture as the chief contributor to economy, and a time-bound plan for diversified growth of the farm and allied sectors.
Dr Raju Barwale,
Managing Director, Mahyco.
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