Vice-President Radhakrishnan launches India’s first indigenous non-GMO popcorn maize hybrid in Andhra Pradesh
India’s agricultural progress depends on indigenous technology, innovation and home-grown solutions capable of competing in global markets, says Radhakrishnan
Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched India's first indigenous, non-GMO, high-expansion popcorn maize hybrid seed at Musunuru in Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh. The launch, organized by Gourmet Popcornica, is seen as a significant step towards greater self-reliance in agriculture, reducing dependence on imported hybrid technology and conserving foreign exchange.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer emphasized the need for climate-resilient crop varieties to address changing weather patterns and ensure food security.
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