The Centre’s outlay for agricultural research and education last year was a little over $1 billion or Rs 8,000 cr compared to the $2.8 billion R and D investment of Bayer Crop Science.
Union Budget 2021: Govt should focus on R and D in agriculture, raise outlay, help farmers to diversify crops The Centre’s outlay for agricultural research and education last year was a little over $1 billion or Rs 8,000 cr compared to the $2.8 billion R and D investment of Bayer Crop Science. Vivian Fernandes January 28, 2021 11:55:59 IST Representational image courtesy Pixabay
Among the priority areas in agriculture that the Budget should focus on is research and development. The outlay should be substantial and dedicated to raising the production of those commodities India is short of. This can be done by breeding varieties that are high-yielding or resistant to pests, pathogens and weather stress so that yield losses can be reduced. The Centre’s outlay for agricultural research and education last year was a little over $1 billion or Rs 8,000 cr com