Gyanendra Shukla, Ph.DDirector, Mahyco Monsanto Biotech, Mumbaigyanendra.shukla@monsanto.com

ICAR-CII Industry Meet 201123rd May, 2011

Potential areas of collaborative R&D: Natural Resource Management, Education and Extension

Contents

Context

Partnership opportunities

Successful examples

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In India, Food demand likely to nearly double from ~440 in 2007 to ~850 million metric tons in 2020

235.3

156.9

Estimation of food demandMillion metric tonnes

202.2

109.8

270.2

111.1

30.1

11.6

1.5x

2.6x

1.8x

2.8x

Meat/Fish/eggs

Milk

Vegetable & Fruits

Demand Situation• The world has to double food production by

2030• Increasing income levels and educational levels

raising demand for better food• The current high prices are an indicator• Meat consumption expected to increase rapidly

(1 unit needs 5 units of crop output)

Choice to increase production of food, fibre and feed to meet demand?

• Bring more land under cultivation• Reduce wastages – Storage & transportation• Develop & deliver suitable high yielding seeds

with Improved agronomic practices• Improve per unit of resources i.e. land & Water

Cereals

SOURCE: Working paper no. 209; ICRIER; NSSO; interviews

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India’s low yields across developed and developing markets offer room for improvement & Public Private Partnerships

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3,000

6,000

9,000

12,000

10000

7,000

6,200

4,000

3,300

6,000

2,900 2,900 2,750

8,000

9,500

5,000 4,800

2,000

SOURCE: FAI

4,000

USAEgypt IndiaWorld average

Agriculture productivity across countries kg/ha

China

Maize

Wheat

Paddy

70

90

110

130

150

170

190

210

230

WheatRice

PulsesSoybeans,

Sugarcane

Cotton

Corn

Source – Ministry of Agriculture

CAGR Yield growth in key crops

4.38%

1.40%

1.18%

0.60%

0.19%

2.57%

1991- 2008 2001-2008

13.67%

2.13%

0.40%

4.57%

(0.22)%

3.62%

Yields of select crops in India, 1991-2008(Indexed : 1991 yields = 100)

Seeds & Technology to play a significant role in enhancing yield – Plant breeding, biotechnology and improved agronomic practices offer hope

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Breeding & Biotechnology

Current CropProduction

Future CropProduction

Education, Extension, Better Seeds role in enhancing yield

Land

(-5%)

Reduced Losses

20%50%

FarmPractices

80%

100%

250%

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A balanced, holistic approach can make difference

Area

Production

Productivity

Seeds

Plant nutrition

Irrigation

Agronomic practices

Technology, research critical to constantly improve seeds

Fertilizer Usage high but scope to improve balanced

use

Well irrigation overused, canals investment intensive

Training can play crucial roleRole of Mechanization

Significant growth potential

Moderate potential

Limited potential, constrained lever

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&

Improved seeds/SRRPPP Opportunity

Integrated management -

education

Capital Intensive but critical

Role of Private Sector (PPP) &

Technology

Potential areas of Collaborative (PPP) R&D to leverage opportunity

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New Technology development to enhance yield potential

• Network to evaluate Hybrids & Biotech crops economically

• Public education/advocacy to clear myths (hindrance to regulatory approval)

• Collaborative research especially in OPV crops – Pulses, Cereals & Oilseeds

• Develop India specific biotech traits e.g. Abiotic stress

• IP support through policy advocacy

Harnessing yield potential

• Practical agronomic recommendation suitable for Individual soil conditions

• Jointly showcasing high yielding technologies with SAU on State/ICAR/KGK farms

• Scientific capacity building by compulsory internship program for students at all the levels

• Facilitating visit of Global experts and visit to facilities to develop trust & better working

Thank you for the opportunity

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Examples of successful partnering

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Improve Farmer Lives: India SYI - Project SHARE Sustainable Harvest – Agriculture, Resources & Environment Via increased usage of improved technology and inputs, farmer training,

better market linkages, developing agri-infrastructure through communities

• Amravati, Maharashtra• Adilabad, A. P.

• Bhilwara, Rajasthan• Bundi, Rajasthan

Direct Impact 10,000 growersExpected Ripple

Impact - 100,000 Farmers

Project Milestones (May – Jul 10)500 Awareness Camps for 400 farmers groups & 10,000 farmers incl. 100-acre corn & cotton crop demos, 78 women SHGs formed, seed-cum-fertilizer drill machine successfully installed

Improve farmers’ lives: Bollgard increased Indian growers’ yields by >50% and farmer incomes by >INR 10000/acre.

SHARE Beneficiary Krushna Janrao Harne from Amravati says “We are a family of five with only four acres. Cheap seeds gave me poor yields. But thanks to SHARE experts, quality seeds like BGII, micro-nutrients, and education on agronomic practices are fetching me higher yields. I now educate other farmers on how to lower their cost of cultivation and increase their earnings”.

PROJECT SUNSHINE Public Private Partnership under the Van Bandhu Kalyan Yojana

with Govt. of Gujarat Improving economic self-sufficiency & quality of life of tribal farmers

96,000 farmer beneficiaries 500+ villages Five tribal districts Monsanto’s role:1. Distribution of Dekalb high-yielding corn hybrid seeds2. Farmer education on agronomy, pest management and post harvest care 3. Critical project management

Outstanding Results• Three-fold increase in yield (1500 kg/acre vs. only

500 kg/acre with conventional seeds) • Incremental income of more than Rs. 120 Cr. to farmers• Partnership in its third successful year

PROJECT GOLDEN RAYS

780,000 tribal farmer beneficiaries across five districts

India’s largest corn farmer Public Private Partnership with State Govt. of Rajasthan

Doubling corn yields Doubling incomes Improved farmer lives

Holistic approach • Provide improved quality of seeds• Enhance Crop Management Support to farmers• Knowledge Sharing Sessions for Dept. of Ag • End-industry linkages; procurement facilitation

Velaram’s corn yields have doubled!(30 Q/acre with Dekalb vs. 14 Q/acre with OPV seeds)

He is now investing the increased income in his children’s education.

Project Golden Rays beneficiaryFarmer Velaram Garasiya Tindori village, Rajasthan

Credit Facilitation Case: Tribal Development in Orissa

Initiative to help tribal farmers in Orissa gain financial independence Monsanto facilitated linkages between local lenders and National

Bank for Agriculture & Rural Development (NABARD) Resulted in transparent, reliable credit & distribution system NABARD-supported banks gave low-cost credit to buy inputs/seeds Monsanto grew 100 demo plots & gave training on farming practices Yields increased by 1.8 to 2 metric tons per hectare, doubling income