Transforming Horticulture in India | Mr. Sudhir Chadha | TEDxSGRR

Horticultural Innovation & Development - The speaker dedicated the last 40 years to horticulture, aiming to inspire the younger generation [1] - The speaker aimed to increase farmer income by 10 to 20 times through innovative farming practices [1] - The speaker initiated cross-breeding to adapt fruit crops to different climates, collaborating with Dr Hari Ram [1] - Developed 70 strain lines to identify characteristics suitable for sub-tropical climates, achieving initial success [1] - Introduced dwarf papaya through breeding, gaining recognition and initiating commercial papaya farming in Northern India [1] - The speaker observed robotic and automated farming in the Netherlands, including artificial climate and media cultivation [1] - Established a plant with 200 poly houses in 1993, promoting green house revolution in Kumaon [1] - Learnt flower bulbs forcing technology, initiating bulb production in India and converting valleys into flower valleys [2] - Introduced high-density apple plantation system after observing tomato cultivation below sea level in Netherlands, increasing apple production [2] - Promoted cluster programming in horticulture, inspired by the concept of developing fruit pockets in specific villages [2][3]