During his visit, Dr Pattanayak discussed issues like the agricultural system of the country and the state, advanced smart agriculture towards sustainable development, carbon emissions, climate change, etc., with the scientists of the centre.
The Indian contingent at the event included the agriculture ministry’s additional secretary Abhilaksh Likhi, joint secretary Shubha Thakur and several representatives from the food, hospitality and farm companies.
The Union agriculture ministry while releasing the advance estimates for 2021-22, said total output of several items would touch record levels, including rice, wheat, maize and pulses.