On December 17, 2025, India and Argentina signed a comprehensive work plan to significantly enhance bilateral cooperation in agricultural research and technology.
1. Key Partners & Signatories
- India: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), under the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE).
- Signatory: Dr M.L. Jat, Secretary (DARE) and Director General (ICAR).
- Argentina: National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA).
- Signatory: H.E. Mariano Agustín Caucino, Ambassador of Argentina to India.
2. Strategic Context
- Summit Outcome: The agreement is a direct result of the historic summit between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Argentine President Javier Milei during PM Modi’s visit to Argentina in July 2025.
- Objective: To leverage the “high degree of complementarity” between the two economies to promote food security and sustainable, technology-driven farming.
3. Major Areas of Cooperation
The work plan outlines a diverse framework for the next three years (2025–2027):
- Sustainable Agronomy: Focus on zero tillage, micro-irrigation, and fertigation.
- Agricultural Mechanisation: Collaboration on drones, cotton harvesting machinery, and precision farming tools.
- Biotechnology & Genetics: Germplasm exchange for key crops like soybean, sunflower, maize, blueberry, citrus, and guava.
- Livestock Improvement: Advancements in veterinary diagnostics and precision livestock farming.
- Plant & Animal Health: Joint strategies for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) elimination and locust surveillance.
- Digital Agriculture: Deployment of smart farming solutions and “waste-to-wealth” technologies.
4. Implementation Mechanisms
The partnership will be executed through:
- Joint Research Projects: Shared scientific studies on temperate and tropical crops.
- Capacity Building: Structured training and study visits in areas like greenhouse vegetable production and post-harvest physiology.
- Expert Exchange: Regular interaction between scientists and technical missions.
- Annual Reviews: Both sides agreed to an annual monitoring process to track progress and ensure measurable outcomes.
5. Summary Table for Quick Reference
| Feature | Details |
| Duration | 2025 – 2027 |
| Institutions | ICAR (India) & INTA (Argentina) |
| Focus Crops | Soybean, Sunflower, Maize, Citrus, Blueberry |
| Key Tech | Zero-tillage, Drones, Micro-irrigation |
| Global Health | Locust management & FMD elimination |
