India must speed up hybrid technology adoption in pulses, oilseeds to reduce imports, says PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to PM
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«These two crops need our attention much more than what we did so far,» he said while inaugurating the national symposium organised by Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS) here.
While some hybrid mustard seeds are available in the market, their performance compared to open-pollinated varieties requires further investigation, he said.
Addressing the limitation of annual seed purchases — a requirement for hybrid crops — Mishra mentioned ongoing global research efforts to develop technologies allowing farmers to save and reuse hybrid seeds. «This will help saving on the cost of seeds.»
Highlighting challenges faced in adoption of hybrid seeds, Mishra said India's pioneering work in hybrid technology, which revolutionized crops like maize and cotton, faces uneven adoption across different crops despite its proven potential to boost productivity and climate resilience.
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