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Home / News / India News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Shivraj Singh Chouhan at 96th ICAR Foundation and Technology Day

IN PHOTOS: Shivraj Singh Chouhan at 96th ICAR Foundation and Technology Day

Updated On: 17 July, 2024 01:18 PM IST | Jasmeen Shaikh

Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 96th Indian Council of Agricultural Research Foundation and Technology Day New Delhi on July 16. Pics/ PTI & PIB

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Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 96th Indian Council of Agricultural Research Foundation and Technology Day New Delhi on July 16. Pics/ PTI & PIB

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Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the 96th Indian Council of Agricultural Research Foundation and Technology Day New Delhi on July 16. Pics/ PTI & PIB

Addressing the 96th ICAR Foundation and Technology Day, Chouhan highlighted the lower productivity of soybean in India compared to other countries, noting the gradual decline in acreage under this crop and sunflower seeds

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Addressing the 96th ICAR Foundation and Technology Day, Chouhan highlighted the lower productivity of soybean in India compared to other countries, noting the gradual decline in acreage under this crop and sunflower seeds

"We are growing enough rice and wheat, but importing pulses and edible oils. How do we address this issue? ...There is a need to develop short-duration and high-yielding new varieties," Chouhan said, emphasising that farmers are reluctant to grow crops with low productivity and returns

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"We are growing enough rice and wheat, but importing pulses and edible oils. How do we address this issue? ...There is a need to develop short-duration and high-yielding new varieties," Chouhan said, emphasising that farmers are reluctant to grow crops with low productivity and returns

The minister urged ICAR to promote crop diversification on a campaign mode and educate farmers about pulses and oilseeds cultivation. He asserted that diversifying agriculture could quadruple farmers` income, calling it "not an impossible task to achieve."

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The minister urged ICAR to promote crop diversification on a campaign mode and educate farmers about pulses and oilseeds cultivation. He asserted that diversifying agriculture could quadruple farmers` income, calling it "not an impossible task to achieve."

Acknowledging gaps in technology transfer from lab to land, Chouhan suggested closer collaboration between ICAR research institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)

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Acknowledging gaps in technology transfer from lab to land, Chouhan suggested closer collaboration between ICAR research institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs)

He proposed sending agri-scientists to KVKs and rural farm fields to study gaps, create awareness, and support farmers with new technologies

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He proposed sending agri-scientists to KVKs and rural farm fields to study gaps, create awareness, and support farmers with new technologies

Chouhan also pointed out that only about 20 per cent of ICAR`s budget is spent on research, with the rest going towards staff salaries. He stressed the need to increase research spending

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Chouhan also pointed out that only about 20 per cent of ICAR`s budget is spent on research, with the rest going towards staff salaries. He stressed the need to increase research spending

The minister highlighted the importance of creating `model farms` of one hectare to demonstrate crop diversification, given that the majority of farmers own small and marginal landholdings.

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The minister highlighted the importance of creating `model farms` of one hectare to demonstrate crop diversification, given that the majority of farmers own small and marginal landholdings.

At the event, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh urged ICAR to intensify research in allied sectors

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At the event, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Rajiv Ranjan Singh urged ICAR to intensify research in allied sectors

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