Agriculture Quote by M. S. Swaminathan
“See, technology can advance yield and productivity, but only public policy can advance the income of farmers. There has to be a synergy between technology and public policy.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Agricultural Policy Forum, 2005
Technology boosts yields, but public policy must raise farmers' incomes; synergy between both is essential.
In simple terms: Tech helps, policy lifts farmers.
Key Takeaway
Integrate tech with supportive policies.
Themes
agriculture
policy
technology
Mood
optimistic
concerned
Type
economic
strategic
When to use this quote
- government budgeting
- farmers' cooperatives
Key Concepts
income equity
rural development
innovation adoption
Questions to Reflect On
- How can policy better support smallholders?
- What tech innovations need policy backing?
A Different Perspective
Policy alone cannot solve market failures.
