Mexican dwarf wheat varieties – Lerma Rojo 64-A, Sonora 63, Sonora 64, Mayo 64, and S 227.
Agricultural Challenges
A recently released book entitled Supporting Indian Forms the Smart Way shows that every rupee spent on agricultural research and development, yields better returns (11.2) , compared to fertilizer subsidy (0.88) , power subsidy (0.79) , education (0.97) or on roads (1.10) . The focus of research policy should remain on improving efficiency of public research system and encouraging participation of private sector wherever possible.
Development of agricultural research system – ATMA (Agricultural Technology Management Agency) for technology dissemination
Higher Agri-research spending – 0.4% in India; 0.5% in China and 1.8% in Brazil
Focus on crop and non-crop sector
Small farm holders with 47.3% land holdings and 73.6% women on farms with 12.6% land holdings