Through this initiative, Bayer will support 2 million (20 lakh) smallholder farmers in
In
Each smallholder farmer will receive one package (free of cost) containing hybrid seeds of the crops cultivated in their region and crop protection inputs. In addition, Bayer will handhold farmers from sowing to harvest with advisory on crop, disease & pest management and help improve market access for their produce. The package will also contain face masks and personal protective equipment (PPE) to support farmers' health & safety needs. Besides distributing packages, Bayer will provide training to farmers to improve capacity building on the use of modern agricultural technologies.
'Smallholder farmers play a crucial role in ensuring food security for
'Bayer's 'Better Farms, Better Lives' initiative will provide immediate additional support to smallholder farmers in the form of agri-inputs and advisory during this Kharif season and beyond. It will also strengthen the livelihoods of smallholder communities most impacted by Covid-19. In the long-term, we aim to help smallholder farmers achieve higher crop yields and use their farms as a source of sustainable income, rather than just a means to survive,' added D Narain.
Bayer will distribute the care packages to smallholder farmers in
Bayer is committed to helping more than 100 million smallholder farmers in developing countries by 2030. The immediate Covid-19 response through the 'Better Farms, Better Lives' initiative complements Bayer's ongoing smallholder support activities, which will aid in mid-term recovery and building long-term resilience for smallholder farmers. Additionally, Bayer will expand its partnerships with governments, internationally recognized NGOs and local organizations; create a
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