New programme will support early-stage biotech firms and link global research hubs.
The company urges growers to buy certified seeds to protect yields and household incomes.
By 2026, ADM and Bayer expect the initiative to significantly boost farmer livelihoods, reduce carbon footprints, and contribute to India’s broader sustainability goals.
This change will take effect on July 1, 2025.
In Southeast Asia, rice farming contributes between 25-33% of the region’s methane emissions.