New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- ML Jat, ICAR Director General, on Tuesday said that India's agriculture needs to move towards a more efficient, technology-driven and market-ready model.
While addressing a media summit here, he called for a long-term shift that strengthens farmers' skills, improves the value chain and reduces the system's dependence on subsidies.
Jat said the future of farming will depend on how quickly India adopts modern technologies and better agricultural practices.
He stressed that farmers must gradually reduce their reliance on chemical fertilisers and instead focus on using biological sources and making their own manure. This, he noted, will not only improve soil health but also help farmers cut costs.
A key part of his mess...