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Keywords:\u00a0India , China , biotechnology , innovative farm technologies , crop yield<\/div>\n
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Today a US embassy official said that India is not keeping pace with its peers like China in adopting innovative farm technologies, especially biotechnology. He caution that the country\u2019s agri import may rise if crop yields are not raised. The comments come against the backdrop of US biotech major Monsanto Indian arm\u2019s legal battle with the government and domestic seed companies over the royalty issue and logjam over allowing genetically modified food crops such as mustard and brinjal for commercial cultivation. Speaking to the media about India\u2019s unrealised agriculture potential, the official here said: \u201cWe have a perspective that India is not keeping pace with its peers \u2014 China, Vietnam and others when it comes to ensuring farmers have access to world-class innovative technologies.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Innovative technologies, including biotechnology, are required to boost crop yields. \u00a0The crop yields in India at present are much lower than neighbouring countries, he said. Wheat yields are at 3 tonnes per hectare in India as against 5 tonnes in China. Rice yields are at 4 tonnes per hectare here. However it is 7 tonnes in China and 6 tonnes in Vietnam, he added.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Without referring to the Monsanto\u2019s ongoing legal dispute specifically, the official said there is a feeling among many people here that biotechnology is not good though dozens of countries around the globe have experienced great success.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Citing some examples, he said the neighbouring Bangladesh is growing Bt brinjal, which has been developed by Indian scientists. GM mustard has also been developed here, but not yet been cleared. \u201cThese are not even most-advanced technology when it comes to biotechnology,\u201d he said. He added that the country needs to look at not just biotechnology but all other farm technologies that can boost crop yields and better revenue for farmers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Trade curbs and not so well-functioning domestic market and less private sector participation are key impediments to India not realising the full potential in the farm sector, the official added. Because it is\u00a0Lack of clarity on policy towards adopting world-class agri-technologies to boost crop yields. If these hurdles are not addressed, he cautioned that \u201cIndia will import more agri-commodities from the global market\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The official also made a case for India maintaining a stable and long-term open trade policy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
High tariffs, sudden ban on commodities and stringent technical requirements are challenges being faced by the US. \u00a0It\u00a0is keen to export commodities like soyabean and poultry meat to India, he said.<\/div>\n
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The agri trade between India and the US reached USD 3,214.5 million in the first half of 2017.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Source:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b>The Financial Express<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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