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India, Netherlands Expand Agricultural Cooperation, Explore Seed Partnership
India and the Netherlands agreed to work more closely on farming.
Their agriculture ministers held discussions in New Delhi.
They want to share technology, research and farming knowledge.
The countries reviewed 25 Centres of Excellence already created through their partnership.
These centers help promote modern farming and improved horticulture practices.
The two sides will explore a new plan for working together on seeds.
They also discussed agricultural innovation and technology-led farming.
Their goal is to support more productive and sustainable agriculture.
India and the Netherlands agreed to strengthen cooperation in agricultural innovation, horticulture and the seed sector.
The countries reviewed progress at 25 agriculture and horticulture Centres of Excellence established through their partnership.
The Centres of Excellence promote modern farming techniques, protected cultivation and advanced horticultural practices in several Indian states.
The two sides will examine seed-sector cooperation through a dedicated work plan identifying priorities and implementation steps.
Agriculture ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Silvio Erkens discussed technology, research, knowledge sharing and sustainable farm growth.
- Who
- India and the Netherlands, represented by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Dutch Agriculture Minister Silvio Erkens.
- What
- The two countries agreed to expand agricultural cooperation, including collaboration on innovation, horticulture and the seed sector.
- Where
- New Delhi.
- When
- The discussions took place on Friday.
- Why
- To enhance farm productivity through technology, innovation, research, knowledge sharing and sustainable farming practices.
Key facts
- Countries involved
- India and the Netherlands
- Indian minister
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister
- Dutch minister
- Silvio Erkens, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, Food Security and Nature
- Existing cooperation
- 25 Centres of Excellence have been established in agriculture and horticulture.
- Potential new initiative
- The countries will examine seed-sector cooperation through a dedicated work plan.
- Main focus areas
- Agricultural innovation, horticulture, protected cultivation, technology adoption and knowledge sharing.
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