Plant breeding is an investment in national economic development, not just a budget line
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Plant breeding should be viewed as a strategic investment rather than a simple budget expense. This approach supports agricultural transformation and the creation of new jobs. It is a means of driving national economic development.
I had the opportunity to reflect further on a conviction I have held for many years: plant breeding is not simply a budget expenditure, but a strategic investment in agricultural transformation, job creation and national economic development.