New Delhi, Nov 10 (PTI) Farm experts on Monday called for stronger policy support for the agriculture sector with enhanced funding for research work amid mounting challenges of climate change.

During a pre-budget consultation chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, more than a dozen farm experts from industry and research organisations stressed the need to further boost farm sector growth from current levels.

Agriculture Secretary Devesh Choudhary, Indian Council of Agricultural Research Director General ML Jat, agri-economists and industry stakeholders participated in the meeting.

"The meeting was positive", with participants highlighting key challenges facing the farm and allied sector while demanding the government address them on a priority basis, according to sources.

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