Source: News on Air
Context:
Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan highlighted the government’s focus on promoting integrated farming practices for the benefit of marginal farmers during the Sixth International Agronomy Congress in New Delhi.
Key Highlights:
- Integrated Farming Initiative:
- Minister urged agro-scientists to prepare a five-year plan to promote integrated farming.
- Objective: Enhance productivity, sustainability, and income of marginal farmers.
- Agricultural Dependency & Diversification:
- 46% of India’s population still depends on farming.
- Emphasis on leveraging research and data to encourage crop diversification and sustainable practices.
- International Agronomy Congress:
- Duration: Three days.
- Activities: Plenary sessions, thematic symposia, keynote lectures, poster presentations, exhibitions, and a dedicated Young Scientists and Students’ Conference.
- Theme 2025: “Re-envisioning Agronomy for Smart Agro-Food Systems and Environmental Protection.”
Significance:
- Promotes science-driven, sustainable agriculture.
- Supports farmer income growth and resilient agro-food systems.
