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Technologies for Sustainable, Remunerative and Productive future in Agriculture
Rakesh Dubey – Policy & Industry Affairs
ASSOCHAM, September 03, 2015Slide2
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Land Mass Required
for Food ProductionSlide3
Plant Biology Factors and Level of Technology Investment Determine Annual Yield Gains in Staple Crops
Global rates of yield gain (1961-2011), based on data available from FAOSTAT
Rate Needed to Double Yields by 2050
Impact of Reducing Food Wastage by 30%Slide4
Agriculture remains an important social and economic pillar for India
It is also our comparative strength and a strategic prioritySlide5
In addition to meeting nation’s foo, feed and
fibre
demand
– Indian farmers contribute to exportsSlide6
1960’s-80’s Agriculture Growth led by Government as a “Doer”;
inputs imperative
Wheat – rice
hyv
Fertilizer subsidy
Minimum support price
irrigation
Basic extension
Minimal private sector
Today’s – Government has a large role to play as a facilitator and regulator;
knowledge imperative
Crop mix – oilseeds, pulses, vegetables?
Risk mitigation, insurance
Bespoke extension, data science
Sustainability of soil and water
Trade considerations, subsidies?
Biotech, mechanization, processing
Large and vibrant private sector
Economic growth and resultant complexity requires novel approachesSlide7
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Changing Climate Adds to the Complexity
Multiple Challenges Caused Due
to
Changing Climate
Soil degradation
Extreme Weather
increase
INSECT RANGE EXPANSION
WEED PRESSURE CHANGES
CROP DISEASE INCREASES
Water availability impactSlide8
Mix of Crops – decision driven by skill and information OR habit?
Future demand prediction OR past trends?
Boom & bust OR consistent availability for consumer and stable growth for farmer?
Gaps in remuneration and productivity can be directly related to lack of ability to mitigate risk and novel solutions
The progressive farmer has the know-how and access to information that can help him take informed decisions
How do I attain marketing efficiencies?
How do I manage environmental vagaries?
How do I improve production and increase yield?Slide9
DNA Analysis
and Selection
of Superior Seeds
Automated
Seed Chipping
Performance
Evaluation
Superior Seeds SelectedToday’s Breeding is Powered by Our Knowledge of Genetics
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Plant Biotechnology
i
s an Extension of Traditional Plant Breeding
Traditional Plant Breeding
Many genes are transferred
+
=
Desired Gene
Plant Biotechnology
Only selected gene is transferred
+
=
Desired Gene
Desired GeneSlide11
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Protection from
W
eeds,
Insects and Diseases
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Farmers have
used crop protection
methods
for
thousands
of years
2000-present
1800-2000
Pre-1800
Used since ancient times
to
protect crops, but many also added new safety risks.
Non-selective
Agents
Used since the 1800s to target specific threats to crops.SelectiveAgents
Today’s biologicals and biotechnology solutions are selective and sustainable through smart farming practices.Selective &sustainableSlide12
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Advances in Information Technology
Optimize Farm Management Practices
Database backbone
Weather updates
Precision seeding
Breeding
Yield monitorVariable-rate fertilityNutrient and disease managementSlide13
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SMARTSTAX
®
Pro
Improving
Crop Production
Unique technology
provides superior protection against damaging rootworm pestsSlide14
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Bollgard
®
III
Improving
Cotton Yields
Supporting our commitment to sustainable and durable
insect resistance
managementSlide15
Phytopthora
Resistant Peppers
Improving Crop Production
Advanced breeding gives pepper varieties resistance to one of the most destructive diseases
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BioDirect
™
Molecules
are selected
to be effective and specific
for
their intended targetTechnology supports sustainable agricultural practicesApplications include weed and
insect management, disease control and bee health16Slide17
Precision Agriculture
Improving Farm Efficiency
Combining advanced seed genetics, on-farm best practices and
data
innovations to
grow more food from every acre of farmland
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Monsanto
R&D Pipeline
Designed to Address
Farmers’ Challenges
Increase
Food Production
+
Decrease
Impact of Pests,
Stress and Disease-18Slide19
Empowering the Farmer with Solutions Toolbox
Improving Lives of Indian Farmers
Risk Mitigation
Sustainable Use
Agronomy Advice
Resource Efficiency
Weather Info; Prices
Long-term sustainable measures will augment health of agriculture
Short-term interventions may ease the pain
Relevant Information and TechLong-term growthSuch endeavors are better achieved with partnersSlide20
Equip The Farmer with Timely, Customized And Actionable Knowledge through Personalized Ag Advisory
Innovation
Planting
In-Season
Pre-Planting
Harvest
Planning
Proactive & customized advise, reminders, update on weather, pest outbreaks, market prices, enable consulting
Enable demand forecasting, quality standardization, assured supplies for consumers and stable income growth for growersGovernment’s reach and priority of multiple crops as a force multiplier
Expertise of other companies in warehousing, procurement, processingSlide21
Sustainable, Integrated Agricultural Solutions are Required to Ensure Future Food Security
Yield is a key imperative to sustainably feed a growing population with less per capita resources
Rates of technology innovation and adoption are not fast enough to mitigate predicted food shortfalls
Investment
must increase for R&D in sustainable agriculture to address climate change and other issues – adaptation strategies are critical
National policies must keep pace with the changing demands on agriculture and global tradeSlide22
Biotechnology
Crop
protection
Precision farming
Breeding
biologicals
Combined
Solutions
Innovations Combine to Maximize Production
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Unlocking the Primary Bottleneck of Policy Environment Will Unlock Supply Side and Outcomes
Strong supply side
Infrastructure
Innovation ecosystem
Skills
Desired solutions Greater public good Progress
The Government must own policy, cannot be decided on streets and by inertiaSlide24
Genetically Modified
Crops
Produce Food
that is as Safe
and
Nutritious as Conventional
On average to develop and test gm seeds
before they’re grown commercially in the U.S
.years13Support that
gmo crops are just as safe as those developed through traditional breedingPeer-Reviewedstudies1000+Used for gmo crops SINCE 1996Acres of Farmland4.4 BillionThat gmo crops have been researched and developedyears30
Where GM crops have been found safe for growing
or importcountries64Source: ISAAA.org; biofortified.org;croplife.org/PhillipsMcDougallStudySlide25
Thank You
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…..Many more opportunities to partner
Water sustainability – India Water Tool
Topsoil conservation
Capacity building through research and immersion programs
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Monsanto Partnering
w
ith Others to Measure
Sustainable Farming
New Vision
for Agriculture - PPPIAD
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Monsanto at cutting edge of agronomy
Precision Seeding
Planter systems enabling variable rate seeding & row spacing on a field by yield environment zone
Variable-rate Fertility
Variable rate N, P & K “Apps” aligned with yield management zones
Fertility & Disease Management
“Apps” for in-season custom application of supplemental late Nitrogen and Fungicides
yield monitor
Advances in Yield Monitoring to deliver higher resolution dataBreeding
Significant increases in data points collected per year to increase annual genetic gainsDatabase BackboneExpansive seed by environment testing makes on-farm prescriptions possibleuser interfaceIntegrated user-friendly interface and “Apps”Can we partner with stakeholders in India to adapt these models for Indian farmer?Slide29
Think beyond own space – e.g. creating value chain partnerships in maize
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Players with non-overlapping but complementary footprints together can unlock maize potential in Asia
Input companies, CIMMYT, Public Research
Local trade, public dryers, procurers, warehouse, collateral management
Big aggregators, processors, market linkages, policy support by Governments
Knowledge to prevent and insurance to mitigate risks and realize value for everyone across the value chain
Many of the current PPP efforts are in R&D, seed replacement and on-farm skill development