India: BASAI Annual Meeting Highlights the Need for Sustainability of Agri Biologicals
The Annual General Meeting of the Biological Agri Solutions Association of India (BASAI) on September 18, 2023 in New Delhi highlighted the pressing issues within the agricultural biological sector in India and globally, reports Krishi Jagran. Eminent experts discussed the industry’s challenges, including low awareness and regulatory gaps. BASAI’s CEO outlined their initiatives, while speakers emphasized the need for sustainability and regulation in biological products to ensure crop protection and fertilizer usage in India. The event also celebrated agricultural contributions and witnessed the soft launch of informative e-books, showcasing the commitment to advancing the Bio Agri Industry in the country.
Eminent industry experts and dignitaries from the agri-biological sector attended the Annual General Meeting of BASAI.
The meeting commenced with a welcome address from BASAI’s Vice-Chairperson, Sandipa Khanikar. She emphasized the growing importance of biological products for sustainable crop protection and crop nutrition. While the industry is attracting national and international players due to its inherent need, numerous challenges hinder its streamlined growth.
Juzar Khorakiwala, Chairperson of BASAI, addressed the gathering, noting, “Awareness and knowledge about biological products remain relatively low. Unlike fertilizers, seeds, or crop protection products, they are not considered basic inputs by many farmers.” He emphasized the essential nature of sustainability for bio Agri products and the need to ensure their supply and resources, mentioning that the Bio Agri Industry’s revenue stands at 250 crores and continues to grow.
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