The survey adds that while foodgrain production has increased in recent years, higher-value allied sectors, such as livestock, fisheries, and horticulture, are assuming an increasingly important role in enhancing income opportunities and strengthening rural livelihoods.
He further said that the Agricultural Technology Application Research Institutes and Krishi Vigyan Kendras play a pivotal role in translating research into field-level impact.
"If the health of soil is good, not only humans but the entire world will survive," he stressed.
To boost farmers’ income, the Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new Kharif strategy targeting a 12% rise in food grain and oilseed production, from 260 to 293 lakh metric tonnes.
Before the event, Yogi participated in a bilateral meeting with partner country the Netherlands, where he met with a delegation led by the country's Deputy Agriculture Minister Jan-Kees Goet and Ambassador to India Marisa Gerards.
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the rationalisation of all Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) operating under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers into two umbrella schemes.
He also emphasized on the importance of assessing the performance and impact of the existing research network.
Mr Chouhan, a former Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, visited various offices in the Ministry and interacted with staff at various levels, including cleanliness workers. He exhorted them to work as a team for achieving the government vision for welfare of farmers and work in cooperation with each other.
As limited farm holdings were resulting in low income for farmers in the economically backward area of Rajgarh in Sirmaur district, a unique initiative in farm livelihood diversification project has multiplied the income of women farmers by efficient livestock management.
The move will offer proactive and personalised services to farmers.
