Farm experts tell FM to increase R&D funding

EXPERTS ON MONDAY called for higher funds for agricultural research work, integrated farm value chains. They also stressed the need to improve agricultural financing amidst rising concern about the climate change challenges.

- SANDIP DAS

During a pre-budget consultations with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, seventeen agricultural economists, value chains experts, agri-based industries and farmers groups underlined that further boost farm sector growth from current levels is imperative.

The meeting also discussed measures to improve rural incomes, enhance productivity of crops, strengthen agri-infrastructure, and ensure better price realisation for farmers.