Gene editing essential to boost crop yields in India, says seed industry

India's seed industry has emphasised the need for gene editing technologies to enhance crop yields as agricultural innovation transcends borders. The sector is urging policymakers to fast-track the development and regulatory approval of new technologies to make them accessible to farmers.

Industry representatives argue that adopting gene editing techniques is crucial for meeting India's agricultural productivity goals. They stress that delays in approving advanced agricultural technologies could put Indian farmers at a competitive disadvantage globally.