Varanasi: The Crop and Weed Science Society (CWSS) has conferred the CWSS gold medals upon Dr Sudhanshu Singh, director-IRRI South Asia Regional Centre, Varanasi (ISARC) and Dr Virender Kumar, deputy head, Sustainable Impact department, IRRI, at the sixth international conference on ‘Agricultural innovations for sustainable development goals with special focus on natural farming’, for their outstanding contributions in the field of crop and weed science.
The conference was organized by the CWSS at Farmers’ Academy and Convention Centre, Kalyani (West Bengal), from September 30 to October 2. More than 500 delegates including research and extension professionals, scientists, students, farmers, and other stakeholders from Bangladesh, India, Philippines, USA, and Sri Lanka attended the programme.
According to the ISARC spokesperson, Both Dr Singh and Dr Kumar were invited as guests of honor in the conference. In the plenary session, Dr Singh delivered his talk on ‘Transforming sustainable rice-based agri-food systems: recent innovations and interventions’, wherein he urged for a paradigm shift with concerted research and extension efforts, collaborations, networks, and partnerships for transforming agriculture and food systems in a world challenged by climate change.
On the second day of conference, Dr Kumar delivered his talk on ‘Sustainable rice production for improving food and nutrition security, environmental sustainability, and smallholders’ income’.
He highlighted new innovations, best possible interventions, and effective strategies for bringing resilience and sustainability in the agri-food systems with a view to secure healthy, safe, and nutritious food for all.
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The conference was organized by the CWSS at Farmers’ Academy and Convention Centre, Kalyani (West Bengal), from September 30 to October 2. More than 500 delegates including research and extension professionals, scientists, students, farmers, and other stakeholders from Bangladesh, India, Philippines, USA, and Sri Lanka attended the programme.
According to the ISARC spokesperson, Both Dr Singh and Dr Kumar were invited as guests of honor in the conference. In the plenary session, Dr Singh delivered his talk on ‘Transforming sustainable rice-based agri-food systems: recent innovations and interventions’, wherein he urged for a paradigm shift with concerted research and extension efforts, collaborations, networks, and partnerships for transforming agriculture and food systems in a world challenged by climate change.
On the second day of conference, Dr Kumar delivered his talk on ‘Sustainable rice production for improving food and nutrition security, environmental sustainability, and smallholders’ income’.
He highlighted new innovations, best possible interventions, and effective strategies for bringing resilience and sustainability in the agri-food systems with a view to secure healthy, safe, and nutritious food for all.
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Rakesh Tikait, a farmer leader, expressed his condolences on the passing of MS Swaminathan, the iconic agricultural scientist known as the father of the Green Revolution in India. Tikait praised Swaminathan’s contribution to agriculture, farmers, and food security, stating that India will always remember the positive changes he brought to the country. Swaminathan, aged 98, passed away at his residence in Chennai after battling age-related illness.
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