Dhanuka Agritech, a pesticide manufacturer, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Haryana's Karnal-based Maharana Pratap Horticultural University to conduct joint crop protection chemical research and to promote modern agriculture technology.
The agreement was signed on Tuesday by the University's Vice-Chancellor Samar Singh and A S Tomar, vice-president of Dhanuka Agritech, according to a company statement.
Dhanuka Agritech and the University hope to increase farmers' income by improving crop productivity through this collaboration. They will organize a joint awareness programme for providing Agri extension services. Farmers will be encouraged to use cutting-edge agricultural technologies such as drone artificial intelligence (AI) and precision agriculture.
"There is an urgent need to undertake more research and development initiatives in agriculture, and the collaboration with an institution like MHU will assist us in promoting research activities in agriculture and related activities," Tomar said.
"There is a great need for collaboration between academic research institutions and reputable companies eager to promote research and development activities in various areas including agriculture and allied activities," Singh said, exuding confidence that the collaboration will encourage more students to pursue research.
According to the company, the university will conduct demonstration/adaptive trials of Dhanuka Agritech's new molecules/products at its farms as well as farmer's fields and will consider incorporating the findings (active ingredient only) into practices.
Dhanuka will also support the university's bio-efficacy and photo-toxicity projects for managing insects and pests using agriculture drones.
About Dhanuka Agritech Limited
Dhanuka Agritech Limited would be reaching out to the entire agricultural community including farmers, agri-input dealers, influencer groups, and the policymakers through various awareness campaigns that will enable them to stay connected with the company’s initiatives on the digital platform.
