As part of the Budget announcement, 109 high-yielding seeds were unveiled by Indian Prime Minister Modi

New Delhi [India], August 11 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released 109 high-yielding, climate-resilient, and biofortified varieties of crops at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in New Delhi. PM Modi interacted with farmers and scientists at IARI, highlighting the importance of these new crop varieties. During the interaction, he emphasised the critical role of value addition in agriculture and discussed how these innovations would not only reduce farmers’ expenditures but also positively impact the environment. PM Modi underscored the growing importance of millet and the shift towards more nutritious food choices. He also underscored the benefits of natural farming and the increasing trust among the general public in organic farming practices. Going forward, the PM noted that there is a rising demand for organic foods, reflecting a broader trend towards healthier and more sustainable agricultural practices. Farmers at the event expressed their ...