Context:
India and Argentina convened the 2nd Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting on Agriculture, reaffirming their commitment to deepen cooperation in agriculture and allied sectors. The dialogue focused on enhancing collaboration through knowledge exchange, technological partnership, and innovations in sustainable agriculture.
Key Highlights:
Priority Areas for Cooperation
Both countries agreed to collaborate in the following focus areas:
- Agricultural mechanization
- Climate-resilient agriculture
- Pest and locust management
- Plant breeding and genome editing technologies
- Biopesticides and precision agriculture
- Carbon credit systems for farmers
- Horticulture and oilseeds value chain
- New Breeding Technologies (NBTs)
- Market access for agri-products
India’s Agricultural Innovations
Presented by Shri Muktanand Agrawal, Joint Secretary (Plant Protection), DA&FW:
- Digital platforms for agri-governance
- Climate-resilient crop practices
- Risk-mitigation strategies
- Credit and insurance for farmers
- Biopesticide deployment initiatives
Importance
- South-South Cooperation: The meeting bolsters global south collaboration, sharing best practices between two major agricultural economies.
- Food Security & Sustainability: Both nations aim to leverage innovation for enhanced productivity, climate mitigation, and farmer welfare.
- Technology & R&D Exchange: Emphasis on plant genomics, locust control, and carbon credits signals a shift to future-ready agriculture.
