Summary
Key priorities include improving incomes of small and marginal farmers through integrated farming systems, better seeds, balanced fertiliser use, and soil health.
The council reported the release of 386 new crop varieties, 94 % of which are climate‑resilient and 29 % biofortified, and highlighted advances in genomics, genome editing, and an African Swine Fever vaccine.
Strengthening partnerships with industry, expanding intellectual‑property filings, and supporting women’s participation are central to turning laboratory breakthroughs into field applications.