Syngenta India signs MoU with ICAR to promote climate-resilient agriculture and training programs
NEW DELHI: The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Syngenta Foundation India (SFI), and Syngenta India Pvt. Ltd. have joined hands to address the pressing issue of climate change by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the foundation day of ICAR on Tuesday.
This partnership seeks to strengthen training and capacity-building initiatives for farmers and rural youth, emphasizing the importance of climate-resilient agriculture practices and agricultural skill development through ICAR’s extensive network of National Research Institutes, Regional Stations, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and Agricultural Universities.
The Director General of ICAR, Dr Himanshu Pathak said, “This partnership is a major milestone in our efforts to equip farmers and rural youth with the necessary skills and knowledge for sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture. By leveraging the strengths of ICAR, Syngenta Foundation, and Syngenta India, we can reach the grassroots level and make a substantial impact.”
The collaboration will emphasize capacity building and extension activities, including the adoption of climate-resilient agriculture practices, safe and proper use of crop protection chemicals, and the use of precision agriculture tools such as drones, IT, IoT, and AI-based techniques.
The objectives of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) are in line with Syngenta’s recent sustainability commitments, which emphasize: Higher yields, lower impact; Regenerate soil and nature; Improve rural prosperity; and Sustainable operations.
Syngenta India has been extensively working on climate-resilient practices, including soil health, regenerative agriculture, and precision farming.
The Country Head and MD of Syngenta India Pvt. Ltd Susheel Kumar said: “Our quality R&D, climate-resilient practices and many decades of experience of working with farmers enable us to contribute significantly to this collaboration. Having worked with farmers and rural youth through a series of innovative programs, we consider this as yet another decisive step forward in enhancing the quality of life for smallholder farmers and rural youth and contribute to our efforts at mitigating the challenges of climate change.”
And the Chief Sustainability Officer of Syngenta India Pvt Ltd Dr KC Ravi, highlighted the alignment of this MoU with Syngenta’s distinctive I Rise (Inculcate Rural India Skill Enhancement) program. The initiative aims to involve rural youth in agriculture by equipping them with relevant skills and assisting them in discovering respectable and viable income-generating opportunities within the agricultural sector.
The Executive Director of Syngenta Foundation India, Rajendra Jog said: “Over the years, we have developed a huge network of agri-entrepreneurs (AEs) who are trained in modern agriculture practices and extend their knowledge and knowhow to millions of farmers across the country. Our partnership with ICAR and KVKs will enable us to leverage our network of AEs to extend comprehensive training to many more farmers and rural youth.”
The collaboration seeks to foster effective farming methods and provide assistance to Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), agricultural entrepreneurs, dealers, distributors, and farmers through informative initiatives and educational programs.
This partnership seeks to strengthen training and capacity-building initiatives for farmers and rural youth, emphasizing the importance of climate-resilient agriculture practices and agricultural skill development through ICAR’s extensive network of National Research Institutes, Regional Stations, Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), and Agricultural Universities.
The Director General of ICAR, Dr Himanshu Pathak said, “This partnership is a major milestone in our efforts to equip farmers and rural youth with the necessary skills and knowledge for sustainable and climate-resilient agriculture. By leveraging the strengths of ICAR, Syngenta Foundation, and Syngenta India, we can reach the grassroots level and make a substantial impact.”
The collaboration will emphasize capacity building and extension activities, including the adoption of climate-resilient agriculture practices, safe and proper use of crop protection chemicals, and the use of precision agriculture tools such as drones, IT, IoT, and AI-based techniques.
The objectives of this Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) are in line with Syngenta’s recent sustainability commitments, which emphasize: Higher yields, lower impact; Regenerate soil and nature; Improve rural prosperity; and Sustainable operations.
Syngenta India has been extensively working on climate-resilient practices, including soil health, regenerative agriculture, and precision farming.
The Country Head and MD of Syngenta India Pvt. Ltd Susheel Kumar said: “Our quality R&D, climate-resilient practices and many decades of experience of working with farmers enable us to contribute significantly to this collaboration. Having worked with farmers and rural youth through a series of innovative programs, we consider this as yet another decisive step forward in enhancing the quality of life for smallholder farmers and rural youth and contribute to our efforts at mitigating the challenges of climate change.”
And the Chief Sustainability Officer of Syngenta India Pvt Ltd Dr KC Ravi, highlighted the alignment of this MoU with Syngenta’s distinctive I Rise (Inculcate Rural India Skill Enhancement) program. The initiative aims to involve rural youth in agriculture by equipping them with relevant skills and assisting them in discovering respectable and viable income-generating opportunities within the agricultural sector.
The Executive Director of Syngenta Foundation India, Rajendra Jog said: “Over the years, we have developed a huge network of agri-entrepreneurs (AEs) who are trained in modern agriculture practices and extend their knowledge and knowhow to millions of farmers across the country. Our partnership with ICAR and KVKs will enable us to leverage our network of AEs to extend comprehensive training to many more farmers and rural youth.”
The collaboration seeks to foster effective farming methods and provide assistance to Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs), agricultural entrepreneurs, dealers, distributors, and farmers through informative initiatives and educational programs.
