Hyderabad, Sept. 11 -- Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao today said that the India-Africa Seed Summit 2025, held here, has created a vital platform to strengthen agricultural ties between India and Africa through "seed diplomacy."Speaking as the chief guest, the Minister said the summit is not merely about trade but also about building trust, sharing scientific knowledge, and working together for sustainable agriculture.
He highlighted that India became the first country to achieve food grain self-sufficiency through the Green Revolution, with quality seeds being the key driver of success.
Pointing to the African context, he said crops such as maize, sorghum and millet dominate the continent, but many farmers still depe...