Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and
the University of Melbourne, Australia have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to drive agricultural innovation. The partnership aims to foster collaboration between the two
institutions and address pressing challenges in the agricultural sector.
The MoU was inked in the presence of Dr. Himanshu
Pathak, Secretary (Department of Agricultural Research and Education) and
Director General (ICAR). Dr. Pathak highlighted the importance of mutual
cooperation in tackling contemporary agricultural issues, such as climate change, food security, and sustainable farming practices.
Dr. R.C. Agrawal, Deputy Director General
(Agricultural Education) at ICAR, and Professor Moira O'Bryan, Dean of Science
at the University of Melbourne, represented their respective organizations
during the signing ceremony. The MoU
outlines areas of potential collaboration, including joint research projects,
student and faculty exchange programs, and knowledge sharing.