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Pradeep Kumar

21/07/21 09:25 AM IST

Upgradation of Agriculture Technology

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Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) is continuously working to upgrade technology and provide quality seeds to farmers.

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  • During this process the advancements made in the agricultural sciences both within India and outside are considered for their replication under the suitable farming situations.
  • ICAR focuses on development/ adoption of new technologies such as- high yielding and multi-stress resistant/tolerant varieties/hybrids in major crops.
  • ICAR has developed several improved farm implements/machines, process protocols and value-added products to reduce input costs, drudgery and post-harvest losses in production post production agriculture.
  • For small holder farmers, ICAR has developed 60 Integrated Farming System (IFS) models including 8 Integrated Organic Farming System models for adoption in 22 states and 3 Union Territories. 
Organic Farming
  • To promote organic farming in the country, 39 crops based 51 cropping systems have been developed, which are suitable for farming in 12 states.
  • Government of India is promoting organic farming and zero budget natural farming under various schemes. 
  • Introduction of fuel-driven farm equipment and tractors have ensured completing different farm operations within their timeliness and saved a lot of cost of operation with reduced drudgery.
Source: PIB

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