Hyderabad Conference Highlights Sustainable Agriculture and Global Biotech Market Trends* Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture in Focus at Bio Agri 2023 Conference* Hyderabad, December 14, 2023 — The Bio Agri 2023 conference, organized by the world’s oldest BioAgri Input Producers Association (BIPA) based in Hyderabad, concluded with meaningful discussions.
With 30 speakers and 300 delegates from India and international locations like Bangladesh, Nepal, Singapore, the USA, and the Philippines, the two-day event addressed the theme ‘BioAg by 2030 Miles to go-Billions to reach.’
Key Highlights: 1. *Soil Health and ‘Soil Rights’:*
Dr. Praveen Rao, Former Vice Chancellor of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agricultural University, emphasized the need for a robust Soil Policy and citizens’ ability to exercise ‘Soil Rights.’ He highlighted nutrient deficiencies in Indian soil and advocated for Regenerative Agriculture, Conservation Agriculture, and technology advancements.
2. *Regenerative Agriculture for Climate Change:*
Dr. Rao emphasized the role of Regenerative Agriculture in reversing climate change by rebuilding soil organic matter and restoring degraded soil biodiversity. He stressed the importance of making Regenerative Agriculture commercially attractive for farmers.
3. *Soil Stewardship:*
Dr. Rao called for embedding Soil Stewardship in every aspect of life, emphasizing the responsible management of soil resources. He quoted Sir Albert Howard’s law, stating that substances taken from nature must be returned to their place of origin.
4. *Bio-Stimulants Opportunities:*
RK Goyal, Managing Director, South Asia, SEA & ANZ, discussed new opportunities for bio-stimulants, considering the rising global population and the need to increase agricultural productivity to meet future demands.
5. *Challenges and Solutions:*
Ashutosh Garg of Absolute Foods addressed critical issues, including chemicals in food, production-consumption imbalances, the consumption of microplastics, and side effects of modern medicine. He highlighted the potential of biology to address humanity’s challenges.
6. *Global Biotech Market:* Ashutosh Garg pointed out that the global market size for biotech products is expected to reach USD 1,224.31 billion by 2030 and USD 3,210.71 billion. The conference provided a platform for diverse perspectives on sustainable agriculture, soil health, and the role of biotechnology in addressing global challenges.
