This document discusses potential areas for collaborative research and development between industry and ICAR-CII, focusing on natural resource management, education, and extension. It provides examples of successful public-private partnerships including Project SHARE in India, Project Sunshine in Gujarat, and Project Golden Rays in Rajasthan, which improved farmer yields and incomes through providing better seeds, agronomic training, and market linkages. The document advocates a balanced, holistic approach utilizing improved seeds, technologies, production practices, and mechanization to boost agricultural productivity in India.
10. Develop & deliver suitable high yielding seeds with Improved agronomic practices
11. Improve per unit of resources i.e. land & Water 2.6x Milk 2.8x Meat/Fish/eggs 3 SOURCE: Working paper no. 209; ICRIER; NSSO; interviews
12. 0 Agriculture productivity across countries kg/ha India’s low yields across developed and developing markets offer room for improvement & Public Private Partnerships Seeds & Technology to play a significant role in enhancing yield – Plant breeding, biotechnology and improved agronomic practices offer hope 1991- 2008 4.38% CAGR Yield growth in key crops 2.57% 2001-2008 Paddy 13.67% 1.40% Wheat 1.18% Maize 0.60% 0.19% 3.62% 2.13% 4,000 0.40% 4.57% (0.22)% USA Egypt India World average China Yields of select crops in India, 1991-2008 (Indexed : 1991 yields = 100) 4
13. 5 Education, Extension, Better Seeds role in enhancing yield Breeding & Biotechnology 250% Farm Practices Reduced Losses 80% Land 100% 50% 20% (-5%) Current Crop Production Future Crop Production
14. A balanced, holistic approach can make difference Seeds Technology, research critical to constantly improve seeds Production Improved seeds/SRR PPP Opportunity = Fertilizer Usage high but scope to improve balanced use Area Plant nutrition Integrated management - education & Productivity Irrigation Well irrigation overused, canals investment intensive Capital Intensive but critical Agronomic practices Training can play crucial role Role of Mechanization Role of Private Sector (PPP) & Technology Significant growth potential Moderate potential Limited potential, constrained lever 6
21. Bundi, RajasthanImprove farmers’ lives: Bollgard increased Indian growers’ yields by >50% and farmer incomes by >INR 10000/acre. SHARE Beneficiary KrushnaJanraoHarne from Amravati says “We are a family of five with only four acres. Cheap seeds gave me poor yields. But thanks to SHARE experts, quality seeds like BGII, micro-nutrients, and education on agronomic practices are fetching me higher yields. I now educate other farmers on how to lower their cost of cultivation and increase their earnings”.
27. End-industry linkages; procurement facilitationVelaram’s corn yields have doubled! (30 Q/acre with Dekalb vs. 14 Q/acre with OPV seeds) He is now investing the increased income in his children’s education.
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29. Monsanto facilitated linkages between local lenders and National Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD)
30. Resulted in transparent, reliable credit & distribution system
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