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Sustainability is the need of the hour in crop protection and agriculture sector: Singh
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Monday, 07 October, 2024, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Our Bureau, New Delhi
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Dr PK Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India emphasized on the need of sustainability in agriculture sector, especially in the area of crop protection. He said, “Sustainability is the need of the hour, and our Indian system of agriculture is based on sustainability.”
Addressing the 12th edition of ‘FICCI Crop Protection Summit’, on the theme – ‘Diversity & Inclusion in Sustainability & Crop Protection’, Dr Singh said that the starting of green revolution saw the advent of fertilisers and agro-chemicals use. He said, “It is now going to be the new seed varieties which will help in reduction of chemical and fertilizers use. Varieties are the key to the success of sustainability in future.”
Government, he stated, is emphasizing on implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) systems which takes care of natural pest control measures. Dr Singh further stated that the government has already developed over 70,000 ‘Amrit Sarovars’ for use along with the renovation of several ponds are underway. “By the end of December, more than 1 lakh water bodies will be ready for use. We are also bringing in other application methods of drones.”
Dr Singh emphasized on the easy adoption of the technologies by the farmer. He said, “The ease of adoption of new technologies, particularly emerging chemistries, should be simple enough for all farmers to adopt.”
Simon T Wiebusch, chairman, FICCI Crop Protection Committee & executive director, Bayer Crop Science Ltd., & country division head – Crop Science Division- India, Bangladesh & Sri Lanka, said, “Sustainability in the crop protection industry starts at the manufacturing unit and stretches through the entire supply chain, including working with farmers to promote and help them adopt best practices. I laud the Indian crop protection sector for taking the lead adopting sustainable practices, including laying emphasis on including a more diverse workforce, water conservation and renewable energy. It also stretches to responsible packaging and working with farmers on best crop protection practices to ensure global compliance and realize yield, contributing towards our nation’s mission of being Viksit Bharat by 2047.”
Shashi K Singh, partner, PwC India, said, “Sustainability holds the key to bring balance between food security and environmental security.”
N K Rajavelu, co-chair, FICCI Crop Protection Committee & CEO – Crop Protection Business, Godrej Agrovet Ltd., said, “Crop protection sector plays an important role in food security along with sustainable agriculture practices. The crop protection chemicals industry has the potential to implement sustainable practices and developing eco-friendly solutions.”
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