A Amarender Reddy

A Amarender Reddy

Principal Scientist, ICAR-Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture, Hyderabad.
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Impact of Livestock Sector on Income Growth

Despite an increased share (30%) of livestock in the agricultural GDP, most of the big-ticket budget items in agriculture, such as food subsidy and fertiliser subsidy, cater to the crop sector.

ANIMAL husbandry, the practice of breeding and nurturing domesticated animals, has been an essential part of agriculture since ancient times. It played a crucial role in the development of human societies by providing milk, meat, wool and leather. Now its role in producing and exporting dairy-based products (cheese, butter, ice cream etc.), meat and meat products, eggs and leather is increasing.

National Education Policy and Indian Agricultural Universities

In India, state agricultural universities (SAUs) are mandated to cover teaching, research, and extension to promote new agricultural technologies and enhance farmers’ welfare. G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, the first SAU established in 1960 in Uttar Pradesh, oversaw agricultural teaching, research, and extension with a mandate to support agricultural and allied activities like animal husbandry and fisheries across the state.

Evidence-Driven GM Policies Needed to Burst Myths

Scientific policy-making should be solely based on valid evidence and scientific merit and not be driven by a stand either for or against GM crops. Foremost is the task of allaying the fears surrounding GM mustard so that everybody can be part of this revitalized ‘yellow revolution’ without any ambiguity.

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