Dr Gautam underlines the need for new method of agricultural production
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Dhanuka Agritech Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deliver new technology to more than 14.5 crore farmers across the country.
Deputy Director General (Agricultural Extension), ICAR Dr U.S. Gautam and Dhanuka Agritech Limited Dr R.G. Aggarwal signed this MoU on behalf of respective organizations on 19 Mar 2024.
Dr Gautam said that the objective of this agreement is to utilize the efficiency of both the institutions to most of the farmers who are having small land holdings.
Dhanuka Agritech will provide training related to agricultural production to these small farmers by associating with the central institutes.
Dr Gautam said, “Today, the whole world is facing the challenges of climate change and India is no stranger to it. In such a time, there is a need for both the institutions to work together on a new method of agricultural production which is climate-friendly.
“The aim of this MoU is to promote natural farming in the changing environment.”
Dhanuka Agritech will provide advisory service and train farmers in collaboration with ICAR-Agricultural Technology Application Research and Krishi Vigyan Kendra. Fiinews.com
