“Empowering Agriculture: Scientists Urged to Tackle Climate Change Challenges in Patna”
The vice-chancellor of Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), P S Pandey, emphasized the importance of addressing the challenges faced by agriculturists due to climate change during the university’s 16th research council meeting at Pusa (Samastipur) on Monday. Pandey urged scientists to focus their research on practical solutions to help farmers overcome these obstacles.
Pandey encouraged each scientist to take up at least one problem faced by farmers and conduct intensive research to find solutions. By doing so, he believes that scientists can effectively tackle the various issues affecting agricultural production and farmers’ income. Additionally, Pandey highlighted the need to study the adverse impacts of global warming and climate change on agriculture in detail.
During the meeting, experts from different parts of the country reviewed 57 research proposals submitted by scientists at RPCAU. These proposals have the potential to significantly enhance agricultural production and address key challenges in the sector.
N R Gangadharappa, director (research) of the University of Agricultural Sciences-Bangalore, commended RPCAU for its progress in research, noting that the university has been awarded 11 patents and one GI tag within a year. Gangadharappa stressed the importance of focusing on water management and developing strategies to mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
Other notable participants at the meeting included S K Chaturvedi, director (research) of Rani Lakshmi Bai Central Agricultural University-Jhansi, and Naresh Chandra, chief scientist of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (Patna). The discussions centered around finding innovative solutions to address the challenges posed by climate change and ensure sustainable agricultural practices.
In related news, recent articles have highlighted the urgent need to quadruple carbon removal efforts to meet global climate goals, the conservation research being conducted on endangered medicinal trees in Chhattisgarh, and the alarming rate of human-induced global warming reported by scientists. These findings underscore the critical importance of addressing climate change challenges through collaborative efforts on a global scale.