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PGR and Smallholder Farmers: Ensuring Equitable Access to Genetic Resources for Sustainable Agriculture

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PGR and Smallholder Farmers: Ensuring Equitable Access to Genetic Resources for Sustainable Agriculture

India is an agricultural country with a rich diversity of crops and livestock. Smallholder farmers, who constitute a major portion of the Indian population, are the custodians of this diversity. The diversity of crops and livestock in India is crucial for ensuring food security and for developing sustainable agriculture. This is where Plant Growth Regulators (PGR) come into play.

 

Plant Growth Regulators are the building blocks of sustainable agriculture. They are the genetic materials of plants that are used to develop new varieties with desirable traits such as yield, disease resistance, and tolerance to abiotic stresses. PGR can also provide a source of income for smallholder farmers through the production of new crops, medicines, and other valuable products.

 

However, the access to PGR is not equitable for smallholder farmers, as they often lack the necessary resources to access and use these resources. This has led to a situation where only a few companies and research institutions have control over the PGR, and the benefits from these resources do not reach the smallholder farmers who originally developed and maintained them.

 

To ensure equitable access to PGR, it is essential to promote community-based conservation and management of genetic resources. This approach recognizes the vital role played by smallholder farmers in the conservation and development of PGR. By working with smallholder farmers, we can ensure that the PGR are conserved, and the benefits from these resources are shared equitably.

 

One way to promote community-based conservation of PGR is through the establishment of community seed banks. Community seed banks are a collection of locally adapted crop varieties that are conserved and managed by smallholder farmers themselves. These seed banks are an excellent example of how smallholder farmers can take control of PGR and ensure their conservation and sustainable use.

 

Another way to ensure equitable access to PGR is through the development of farmer-centered breeding programs. These programs involve smallholder farmers in the selection and breeding of new crop varieties. By involving smallholder farmers in breeding programs, we can ensure that the new crop varieties developed are adapted to local conditions and meet the needs of smallholder farmers.

 

 

 

To augment the development of sustainable agriculture, Dhanuka Agritech are working to promote sustainable agriculture practices and PGR conservation in India. By providing farmers with innovative technologies and products, we are helping to improve crop yields and profitability on the whole.

 

By providing access to innovative products like MyCore, Wetcit , Dhanzyme Gold etc , Dhanuka Agritech is helping to promote sustainable agriculture practices that can improve food security and livelihoods across India.

 

In conclusion, PGR are crucial for sustainable agriculture, and smallholder farmers are the custodians of these resources. To ensure equitable access to PGR, it is essential to promote community-based conservation and management of genetic resources. By working with smallholder farmers, we can ensure that the PGR are conserved, and the benefits from these resources are shared equitably. This will not only ensure food security but also promote sustainable agriculture and help to lift smallholder farmers out of poverty.

 

To learn more about our farm solutions ,products and services , visit www.dhanuka.com and know how we can help you achieve sustainable and profitable farming practices.

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