International agricultural event to focus on climate resilience
The event will bring researchers, farmers, governments, start-ups and businesses from around the world to New Delhi
The New Delhi Science and Partnership Week, a joint endeavor by the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR) and the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), will take place from April 12 to 17 next year. The week will focus on various aspects of the agri-food value chain, with particular emphasis on climate resilience, water management, soil health, and public-private partnerships.
DARE secretary M.L. Jat announced that the event would bring together researchers, farmers, governments, start-ups, and businesses from around the world in New Delhi. The purpose is to examine the innovations already benefiting farmers and identify areas where additional efforts are necessary to reach a larger audience.
New genetic tools are contributing to fresh advancements in India's staple crops. As access to advanced genetic tools like apomixis grows, it is crucial to consider how the agricultural system will adapt to these changes. Alongside fundamental research in plant genetics, physiology, development, and host-pathogen interactions, it is essential to invest in strategic planning for the future.
The event aims to strengthen international cooperation and promote the exchange of scientific knowledge, technologies, and best practices. India intends to prioritize South-South cooperation, sharing its successful agricultural innovations with countries in the Global South, particularly African nations.
Ismahane Elouafi, Executive Managing Director of CGIAR, highlighted that the event would celebrate the ongoing partnership between CGIAR and DARE while charting a forward-looking agenda for the next 50 years of agricultural cooperation. She emphasized India's successful track record in large-scale agricultural science, noting that Indian seeds and knowledge already support farmers in Africa and Asia.
In April, the focus will be on building upon this exchange and collectively determining further areas where science can contribute.
This is the second edition of the CGIAR Science Week, with the first one held in Nairobi, Kenya, in April 2025. The New Delhi edition will concentrate on transitioning from science to impact and underscores the importance of partnership in advancing South-South cooperation.
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