India aims to reduce foreign strawberry dependence

India's primary strawberry industry is concentrated in the Mahabaleshwar region, which accounts for about 85% of the country's cultivation. The industry relies heavily on imported varieties from the US and Europe due to the lack of domestic breeding programs, making it susceptible to climatic risks and high costs. Efforts are underway at an agricultural university in Maharashtra to develop indigenous, climate-resilient strawberry varieties using advanced research methods, aiming to improve local adaptability and reduce dependence on imports. Meanwhile, larger farms are adopting new technologies like hydroponics and AI-driven monitoring to increase productivity and mitigate weather-related risks.

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