Durgesh Chandra Sharma, Secretary General of CropLife India, visited Krishi Jagran office in New Delhi on October 07, 2025. During an engaging and insightful session at KJ Chaupal, he shared his perspectives on advancing sustainable agriculture, research-driven innovation, and the future of crop protection in India.
During his address, Sharma elaborated on the role of CropLife India in the field of crop protection. He emphasized that research and development (R&D) is the cornerstone of progress for any economy, highlighting the need for increased investment and policy support to strengthen agricultural innovation in the country.
He also discussed the emerging significance of biostimulants and underlined the substantial annual losses faced by farmers due to pest attacks, reinforcing the