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Shrinking landholdings and worsen- The farm tech frenzy is here to stay, water management; seed treatment; and Di Vinyl Benzene 63% China
ing soil degradation necessitate tech- driving an anticipated rush of invest- government’s systematic withdrawal
nology in agriculture to feed future ment. But Mr. Govinda Rajula Chin- from role of trader in agriculture space.
generations. Participating in ‘Right to tala, ex-NABARD chief, cautioned DVB – Styrene Co-Polymer Beads China
Excellence Agritech Summit 2023’ in that the windfall depends on agri-tech Also speaking on the pesticide-cancer
New Delhi recently, experts emphasised delivering profi ts for farmers, not just link, Dr. Rakesh Sharda, Principal
the need for economically viable and investors, while respecting India’s huge Scientist (Plasticulture) at Punjab Agri-
ecologically sustainable technology to environmental diversity. culture University, revealed that contrary EgDmA Korea
ensure widespread adoption. to perception, pesticide use in Punjab
Debunking the cancer-pesticide is on the decline. In a session on “Sus-
Underscoring the critical role of myth, Dr. R.G. Agarwal, Chairman, tainable Agriculture Technologies,” he Epoxy Resin - YD 128 Korea
technology in feeding future genera- Dhanuka Group, highlighted India’s argued that water pollution and heavy
tions, Dr. R.C. Agrawal, Deputy Director signifi cantly lower pesticide consump- metals, not pesticides, are the hidden (Equivalent to KER 828)
General. Indian Council of Agricultural tion compared to China (350 grams per culprits behind both soil degradation as
Research (ICAR), announced that Artifi - hectare in India, as against 1,300 grams well as cancer.
cial Intelligence (AI) studies will be per hectare in China). C10-C20 Neo Fatty Acid AV 185/220 UV Germany
mandatory for agricultural students. Batting for research and judicious
“Various studies have found no link use of agrochemicals in agriculture,
“In India’s journey to nourish future between agricultural pesticide use and Dr. P.K. Singh, Agriculture Commis- Paraformaldehyde Spain
generations, technology will be a key. cancer,” Dr. Agarwal said, while outlin- sioner, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers
Using AI in tackling crucial agricultural ing a fi ve point agenda to change the Welfare, Government of India said, 91-92-93-96% Prills
challenges like disease identifi cation and face of Indian agriculture: promotion “Government is promoting Integrated
pesticide application is the need of the of green manure to improve soil health; Pest Management approach against
hour. Realising its importance, we have widespread adoption of technology plant diseases and in fact, agrochemi-
made studying AI mandatory for agricul- among farmers; construction of ponds, cals are helping in getting rid of ‘Vikriti’ Pentaerythritol 98% (Mono) Spain
ture students,” Dr. Agrawal stated. etc. for restoring the water table and in agriculture.”

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Mangalore Refi nery and Petro- process of taking necessary board duction including scale up at a later Phosphoric Acid 85% (Light Pink) Korea
chemicals Ltd. (MRPL) is gearing up approvals for the construction of the date.
to produce sustainable aviation fuel SAF plant, said Mr. Sanjay Varma,
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government’s 1% blending target. aging Director, MRPL. Subsequently, Coordination Committee, chaired by
it will take about two-and-a-half years Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Mini-
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