Agri-technology

As more credits from post-2022 cohorts move through the audit pipeline and the company scales toward its one-million-credit target.

China has placed food security at the centre of its national strategy, setting a binding target to raise annual grain production capacity to 725 million metric tonnes by 2030.

For now, the message is measured: the toxins are there, the amounts are currently low, but long-term patterns of consumption deserve closer attention.

Participating ministers expressed satisfaction over the rise in foodgrain production and overall progress.

The conclave showcased ICAR’s portfolio of CSR-ready technologies, innovative research, and scalable interventions.

With agriculture employing a large workforce yet facing productivity pressures, SMAM aligns with national goal of doubling farmers’ income.

In a significant boost to global agricultural cooperation, agriculture ministers from BRICS nations concluded their two-day meeting here with the unanimous adoption of the “Indore Declaration.”

While the initiative has generated excitement among policy makers, experts note that deepening AI adoption in agriculture will require strengthened infrastructure – including rural broadband, sensor networks and interoperable data systems – as well as a focus on data privacy, inclusion, and affordability for marginal farmers.