Minister Moe agreed to discuss technology transfer between India and Saskatchewan
Minister of State for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje emphasized the significance of trade relations between India and Saskatchewan (https://www.canada.ca/en.html) for the country’s energy and food security.
She also noted that Saskatchewan is a reliable supplier of uranium, potash, lentils, peas, chickpeas and semi-chemical wood pulp products and commodities and also one of the largest sources of import of pulses to India.
The Minister underlined the need to work on agricultural technologies and research partnerships during a meeting with Premier of Saskatchewan Province of Canada Scott Moe in New Delhi on 21 Feb.
Karandlaje also called for cooperation in the field of biotechnology, agri-tech and wastewater treatment and further proposed to strengthen the knowledge exchange, technology transfer between India and Saskatchewan in sustainable agriculture through regular Technical Group meetings.
Moe noted that India-Saskatchewan relations have become stronger and his province is helping partner countries to achieve energy and food security.
He also highlighted the importance of advancing the agri-food production system, sustainable agri-food products, sharing innovation and developing natural resources for ensuring the global food security.
Further, the visiting premier emphasized the importance of Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) for comparative analysis and benchmark studies on sustainable agriculture, carbon footprint of crops like canola and wheat, and expressed his willingness to share the technologies and best sustainable production practices with India.
Moe agreed to discuss and explore the cooperation areas, knowledge exchange and technology transfer between India and Saskatchewan through Technical Group meetings.
Both sides supported continuity in discussions and regular dialogue for strengthening the bilateral relations, said the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. Fiinews.com
