India, Argentina Ink Pact on Agricultural Research

18-Dec-2025 07:01 PM

New Delhi. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and Argentina's National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) have signed a work plan for 2025-2027 to strengthen financial cooperation in agricultural research capacity building and technology exchange.

The document outlining the INTA-ICAR work plan was exchanged between the Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education and Director General of ICAR on behalf of India, and the Ambassador of Argentina to India. This is considered a significant step towards strengthening bilateral agricultural cooperation.

This work plan will help in better management of natural resources and accelerate a sustainable agricultural economy. Furthermore, both countries have agreed to exchange information and data related to zero tillage, mechanization,

micro-irrigation and fertigation, crop and animal biotechnology, livestock improvement, and production techniques for temperate and tropical crops. The work plan also includes digital agriculture, biosecurity, and phytosanitary measures.

Emphasis will also be placed on value chain development. This work plan is primarily for the years 2026 and 2027, as 2025 is nearing its end.

The work plan will be implemented through joint research, germplasm exchange, and the involvement of experts.

This will help improve the average yield and quality of crops in India and ensure environmental protection. Both sides will benefit significantly from this collaboration.