Dr Reddy's to host roundtable discussion on Agrarian issues

Hyderabad: With a commitment to mitigate climate change and reduce its impact on our farming communities, Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd along with Dr Reddy's foundation in collaboration with International Crop Research Institute (ICRISAT), International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT) and ICAR- Central Research Institute for Dryland Agriculture (CRIDA) will organize a roundtable discussion on 'Regenerative Agriculture for Sustainable Ecosystem and Economy' on 20 September 2022 at ICRISAT in Hyderabad.

The impact of climate change on agriculture is a growing concern as farmers struggle with degrading soil, unpredictable weather patterns and the destruction of agro biodiversity. As a result, there is a noticeable deceleration in agricultural productivity. The purpose of this roundtable event is to bring global and local experts together to explore how we can collaborate and strategize to address this urgent issue. Among the topics that will be deliberated on include practices and developing technologies for regenerative farming (especially for small land holders or marginal farmers), how to scale-up and address some grass root challenges apart from how to explore the huge scope for carbon marketing in India which could benefit farmers and developmental organizations if we collaborate and engage in meaningful partnerships.

Regenerative agriculture is a method of farming that is environment friendly and sustainable. The method regenerates the topsoil to restore degraded soil biodiversity, rebuild soil organic matter, improve water retention, enhances nutrient uptake, supports crop and biological diversity, and mimics the natural ecological processes to restore the natural balance.