Raising the issue, Yadav further said that the loss of crop output is happening at a time when India needs not only to raise production but also ensure food security and nutrition for its growing consumption needs. Yadav, however, has called for concerted efforts to forge a R&D-led strategy to save the loss of crops due to pests, weeds and diseases.
“The need of the hour was to adopt a holistic approach to be implemented in a very systematic manner to farming sector in the country. The strategy would have to be implemented with full involvement of farmers who are the main stakeholders,” Yadav said while addressing sixth National Agrochemicals Conference – 2016 organised which is jointly by FICCI and Department of Agriculture Cooperation and Department of Chemicals & Petrochemicals.
While inviting the farming community to imbibe latest knowledge and technologies, he also suggested for more focus to R&D for ensuring sustainable development. Yadav suggested that the situation should be tackled collectively by farmer associations, industry players, government and pesticide regulatory bodies in a time bound manner.