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Opportunities for the seed sector to contribute to nutrition, sustainability, and livelihoods tackled at NSC 2024
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IRRI December 18 2024Varanasi, India, 30 November 2024 - Various topics related to emerging challenges and opportunities in the allied areas of the seed sector were deliberated during the 2024 National Seed Congress. One such plenary session, entitled “Emerging opportunities in seed sector to include value-added traits, landraces, and crops,” focused on the potential of value-added traits, traditional landraces, and diverse crops and how they can be harnessed to improve both the nutritional value and marketability of agricultural produce.
The panel brought together a distinguished group of experts, including Dr. Praveen Kumar Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, Government of India; Dr. Dinesh Kumar Agarwal, Registrar General, PPVFRA, New Delhi; Dr. R.C. Chowdhury, Chairman, PRDF, Gorakhpur; Dr. M. Govindaraj, Senior Scientist at Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT; and Dr. Amit Sharma, Principal Scientist at IIWBR, Karnal. The session was moderated by Dr. Saurabh Badoni, Grain Quality and Nutrition scientist at IRRI. Together, they explored the multifaceted opportunities in the seed sector that can positively impact nutritional health, agricultural sustainability, and farmers' livelihoods. Key highlights of the discussionThe session centered on leveraging the seed sector to address nutrition-related challenges, promote sustainable agriculture, and improve farmers' income through a multitude of innovative approaches, including:
The session concluded with a unified vision to enhance the seed sector’s role in promoting sustainable agriculture and improving public health. By integrating value-added traits, promoting traditional varieties, and adopting innovative practices, the seed sector can transform agricultural systems, improving both nutritional outcomes and farmers’ livelihoods.
The recommendations presented offer a clear roadmap for a more resilient and inclusive agricultural value chain, ensuring that India remains at the forefront of addressing global challenges related to nutrition and food security.
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