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SUMMARY:Advancements in Science and Technology in Agriculture: Concerns and Issues
DESCRIPTION:\nA small group meeting was organised by The Foundation for Agrarian Studies in collaboration with the Indian Statistical Institute (Bangalore Centre) on January 25, 2017, at the Guest House, Indian Statistical Institute (Bangalore Centre). The objective of the meeting was to discuss the concerns and issues with regard to the advancements in science and technology in agriculture. The meeting statement is as follows:\nAdvancements in science and technology in agriculture have been a topic of much discussion in recent years. New technologies of genetic modification have facilitated large-scale production and adoption of GM seeds, such as in cotton. We also witness the introduction of new types of machines, fertilizers, pesticides and weedicides. It has been argued that such advancements in agricultural science are central to meeting the global challenges of food insecurity, climate change and sustainable development. On the other hand, these advancements have also been questioned by some individuals, organisations, and groups who profess commitment to protection of the environment, and enhancement of the livelihoods of working people and rural poor. While these goals are universally shared by conscientious people, differences persist on the means toward these objectives. It is also true that, often, criticism of new advances in agricultural science takes the form of questioning the method of science itself, and is based on generalisation of anecdotes and hearsay.\nThe meeting was attended by the following scientists and scholars:\n\nRonald Herring (Professor of Government and International Professor of Agriculture and Rural Development, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA.)\nKeshav Raj Kranthi (Director, Central Institute for Cotton Research, Nagpur)\nV. K. Ramachandran (Vice Chairperson, State Planning Board, Kerala, and Professor, Economic Analysis Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru)\nMadhura Swaminathan (Professor and Head, Economic Analysis Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru)\nT. Jayaraman (Professor, School of Habitat Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai)\nR. Ramakumar (Professor and Dean, School of Development Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai)\nAravindhan Nagarajan (Ph.D. Candidate, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai)\nSandipan Baksi (Programme Coordinator, Foundation for Agrarian Studies, Bengaluru)\n\n
URL:https://fas.org.in/events/advancements-in-science-and-technology-in-agriculture-concerns-and-issues/
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