Pune (Maharashtra), Feb 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi Saturday called for measures to improve and technologically advance the Indian agricultural sector to make it globally competitive.
Addressing a farmers' rally in Baramati, Modi said that we are presently living in a global economy and competing in global markets, which we must capture.
For that, there must be large-scale improvements in the agro-sector with the infusion of new technology and latest practices to play in the global markets.
In this context, he asked the sugar industry to capture the global markets since India is already the world's second largest producer of the commodity.
"However, the Indian farmer is very skeptical and discerning before adopting any new techniques... He will study at depth before discarding old methods to take up modern practices," Modi said.
Agriculture must also have value-additions which reach and benefit the maximum number of farmers and priority must be given to industries which benefit the rural agro-economy, he said.
Calling for a "holistic approach", Modi discussed various issues to develop the agriculture, stressed on water conservation efforts to get maximum benefits out of minimum rainfall and market logistics support.
Referring to Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar, who also shared the dais at the inauguration of the Appasaheb Pawar Hall here, Modi said though they may be political rivals, both had a vision to take Indian agriculture to great heights.
"He is a very senior and experienced leader... Not a single day passes when we don't speak over the phone... I have a lot to learn from his wisdom. We may hail from different parties, but our national interests are common," Modi said, heaping praises on the senior Maharashtra leader.
Mumbai attack mastermind and Lashkar-e-Taiba mastermind Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi arrested
Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, the mastermind of the 26/11 attack in Mumbai and the leader of Lashkar-e-Tayyab, was arrested in Pakistan. According to a Pakistani media report, Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi has been
China Fire: China's skyscraper is in the grip of fierce fire, there are many offices on dozens of floors here
A fire broke out in a skyscraper in China on Friday. Flames are seen emanating from dozens of floors of the building that was hit by it. A cloud of black smoke is visible in the sky above the
PM Johnson's new problem: Muslim MP Nusrat Ghani's allegations will be investigated, was removed from the ministerial office in 2020
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday ordered an internal Cabinet Office inquiry into allegations by a Pakistani-origin parliamentarian that he had been sacked as a minister because of his
IMD Rain Alert: It will rain for the next 5 to five days, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert
The monsoon season may have gone, but even now the rainy season continues in many states. Recently, the Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the monsoon season has passed in all the states
13 MPs do not want Liz Truss to be British PM, what can be ousted from power? rules are not easy
Britain's Prime Minister Liz Truss is hanging the sword of being removed from her post. 13 of his MPs are against him. Liz Truss sacked Finance Minister Quasi Quarteng earlier this week in a bid to
NZ vs AUS Test: Alex Carey was the hero of Australia's victory, the match turned in one day; Won the series 2-0 by defeating New Zealand
In the second Test match played in the Christchurch Test, the Australian team defeated New Zealand by 3 wickets and won the two-match Test series 2-0. After being all out for 162 runs in the first
Covid-19 in China: China's big decision amidst Corona's havoc, international travelers will not be quarantined
Millions of cases of corona infection are coming to light in China. Meanwhile, the Chinfing government has further relaxed the Zero Covid policy. The Chinese government has given relief to foreign
Shadow of Corona on IPL: 3 staff positive at Wankhede Stadium, 16 members previously infected; There will be 10 matches between CSK-DC-RR and Punjab Kings teams here
The 14th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is to begin on 9 April. Already, the corona has been overshadowed by the tournament. Two ground staff and a plumber have been found infected at the
Twitter Blue Tick: Blue Tick or not, if you want to run Twitter, you will have to pay! Musk can announce this soon
If you are a Twitter user and do not have a blue tick, you may still have to pay a fee. As soon as the command of Twitter came in hand, Elon Musk started taking tough decisions, first of all, he
BSF jawan captured by Pak Rangers: Second incident in 7 days; Couldn't see zero line due to fog
A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan posted at the India-Pakistan International Border in Punjab accidentally crossed the Zero Line at 7.40 am on Thursday and reached Pakistani territory. The young man