ENA Global 2025-05-01 17:30:12 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><strong>New Delhi, May 1 (KNN) </strong>Capt. Brijesh Chowta, Member of Parliament from Dakshina Kannada, met Reuven Azar, the Ambassador of Israel to India, on Tuesday in Delhi to discuss strengthening technological cooperation in key sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, education, and water management.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">During the meeting, Capt. Chowta highlighted the agricultural strengths of Dakshina Kannada, especially in export-oriented crops like arecanut, cashew, coconut, and rubber.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He emphasised the districts strong network of cooperative agricultural societies and proposed integrating Israeli technological expertise to boost local farming and entrepreneurship.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He suggested facilitating visits by Israeli agri-tech companies to engage directly with local farmers. Introducing technologies such as robotics, drones, and AI-based farm management systems could significantly modernize farming practices.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">He also advocated adopting Israels renowned water management techniques to improve irrigation and conservation in the region.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Capt. Chowta further proposed exploring cooperation in coffee cultivation as a potential export-oriented crop, well-suited to the regions climate and terrain.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Ambassador Azar welcomed the proposals and expressed Israels interest in supporting sustainable, technology-driven agriculture in India.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Both parties agreed that the collaboration could serve as a national model for innovation-led rural development.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">Capt. Chowta assured full institutional support at both the district and state levels to facilitate Israeli engagement and ensure long-term collaboration.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:14px">The initiative marks a key step in strengthening Indo-Israel grassroots ties and empowering Indian farmers with advanced global technologies, a release from the MPs office stated.</span></p> <p><em><strong><span style="font-size:14px">(KNN Bureau)</span></strong></em></p> 41940 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/global/dakshina-kannada-mp-seeks-israeli-support-in-farming-and-water-management 2025-05-01 17:30:12 knnindia.co.in