Gyanendra Shukla, Ph.D Director, Mahyco Monsanto Biotech, Mumbai [email protected] ICAR-CII Industry Meet 2011 23 rd May, 2011 Potential areas of collaborative R&D: Natural Resource Management, Education and Extension
Jun 10, 2015
Gyanendra Shukla, Ph.DDirector, Mahyco Monsanto Biotech, [email protected]
ICAR-CII Industry Meet 201123rd May, 2011
Potential areas of collaborative R&D: Natural Resource Management, Education and Extension
Contents
Context
Partnership opportunities
Successful examples
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In India, Food demand likely to nearly double from ~440 in 2007 to ~850 million metric tons in 2020
235.3
156.9
Estimation of food demandMillion metric tonnes
202.2
109.8
270.2
111.1
30.1
11.6
1.5x
2.6x
1.8x
2.8x
Meat/Fish/eggs
Milk
Vegetable & Fruits
Demand Situation• The world has to double food production by
2030• Increasing income levels and educational levels
raising demand for better food• The current high prices are an indicator• Meat consumption expected to increase rapidly
(1 unit needs 5 units of crop output)
Choice to increase production of food, fibre and feed to meet demand?
• Bring more land under cultivation• Reduce wastages – Storage & transportation• Develop & deliver suitable high yielding seeds
with Improved agronomic practices• Improve per unit of resources i.e. land & Water
Cereals
SOURCE: Working paper no. 209; ICRIER; NSSO; interviews
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India’s low yields across developed and developing markets offer room for improvement & Public Private Partnerships
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3,000
6,000
9,000
12,000
10000
7,000
6,200
4,000
3,300
6,000
2,900 2,900 2,750
8,000
9,500
5,000 4,800
2,000
SOURCE: FAI
4,000
USAEgypt IndiaWorld average
Agriculture productivity across countries kg/ha
China
Maize
Wheat
Paddy
70
90
110
130
150
170
190
210
230
WheatRice
PulsesSoybeans,
Sugarcane
Cotton
Corn
Source – Ministry of Agriculture
CAGR Yield growth in key crops
4.38%
1.40%
1.18%
0.60%
0.19%
2.57%
1991- 2008 2001-2008
13.67%
2.13%
0.40%
4.57%
(0.22)%
3.62%
Yields of select crops in India, 1991-2008(Indexed : 1991 yields = 100)
Seeds & Technology to play a significant role in enhancing yield – Plant breeding, biotechnology and improved agronomic practices offer hope
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Breeding & Biotechnology
Current CropProduction
Future CropProduction
Education, Extension, Better Seeds role in enhancing yield
Land
(-5%)
Reduced Losses
20%50%
FarmPractices
80%
100%
250%
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A balanced, holistic approach can make difference
Area
Production
Productivity
Seeds
Plant nutrition
Irrigation
Agronomic practices
Technology, research critical to constantly improve seeds
Fertilizer Usage high but scope to improve balanced
use
Well irrigation overused, canals investment intensive
Training can play crucial roleRole of Mechanization
Significant growth potential
Moderate potential
Limited potential, constrained lever
=
&
Improved seeds/SRRPPP Opportunity
Integrated management -
education
Capital Intensive but critical
Role of Private Sector (PPP) &
Technology
Potential areas of Collaborative (PPP) R&D to leverage opportunity
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New Technology development to enhance yield potential
• Network to evaluate Hybrids & Biotech crops economically
• Public education/advocacy to clear myths (hindrance to regulatory approval)
• Collaborative research especially in OPV crops – Pulses, Cereals & Oilseeds
• Develop India specific biotech traits e.g. Abiotic stress
• IP support through policy advocacy
Harnessing yield potential
• Practical agronomic recommendation suitable for Individual soil conditions
• Jointly showcasing high yielding technologies with SAU on State/ICAR/KGK farms
• Scientific capacity building by compulsory internship program for students at all the levels
• Facilitating visit of Global experts and visit to facilities to develop trust & better working
Thank you for the opportunity
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Examples of successful partnering
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Improve Farmer Lives: India SYI - Project SHARE Sustainable Harvest – Agriculture, Resources & Environment Via increased usage of improved technology and inputs, farmer training,
better market linkages, developing agri-infrastructure through communities
• Amravati, Maharashtra• Adilabad, A. P.
• Bhilwara, Rajasthan• Bundi, Rajasthan
Direct Impact 10,000 growersExpected Ripple
Impact - 100,000 Farmers
Project Milestones (May – Jul 10)500 Awareness Camps for 400 farmers groups & 10,000 farmers incl. 100-acre corn & cotton crop demos, 78 women SHGs formed, seed-cum-fertilizer drill machine successfully installed
Improve farmers’ lives: Bollgard increased Indian growers’ yields by >50% and farmer incomes by >INR 10000/acre.
SHARE Beneficiary Krushna Janrao Harne 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”.
PROJECT SUNSHINE Public Private Partnership under the Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana
with Govt. of Gujarat Improving economic self-sufficiency & quality of life of tribal farmers
96,000 farmer beneficiaries 500+ villages Five tribal districts Monsanto’s role:1. Distribution of Dekalb high-yielding corn hybrid seeds2. Farmer education on agronomy, pest management and post harvest care 3. Critical project management
Outstanding Results• Three-fold increase in yield (1500 kg/acre vs. only
500 kg/acre with conventional seeds) • Incremental income of more than Rs. 120 Cr. to farmers• Partnership in its third successful year
PROJECT GOLDEN RAYS
780,000 tribal farmer beneficiaries across five districts
India’s largest corn farmer Public Private Partnership with State Govt. of Rajasthan
Doubling corn yields Doubling incomes Improved farmer lives
Holistic approach • Provide improved quality of seeds• Enhance Crop Management Support to farmers• Knowledge Sharing Sessions for Dept. of Ag • End-industry linkages; procurement facilitation
Velaram’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.
Project Golden Rays beneficiaryFarmer Velaram Garasiya Tindori village, Rajasthan
Credit Facilitation Case: Tribal Development in Orissa
Initiative to help tribal farmers in Orissa gain financial independence Monsanto facilitated linkages between local lenders and National
Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) Resulted in transparent, reliable credit & distribution system NABARD-supported banks gave low-cost credit to buy inputs/seeds Monsanto grew 100 demo plots & gave training on farming practices Yields increased by 1.8 to 2 metric tons per hectare, doubling income