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In cotton ecosystem, number of insect pests simultaneously occur and cause enormous damage to crop. Hence, investigation on succession of sucking pests in Bt cotton cultivar was carried out during 2022 and 2023 at S. D. Agricultural University, Sardarkrushinagar, Gujarat, India. The order of sequential occurrence of pests in Bt cotton was jassid > thrips > whitefly > aphid. Maximum incidence of aphid was observed during 46th standard meteorological week (SMW) (32.30 aphids/3 leaves), while maximum jassids (18.90 jassids/3 leaves) were observed during 42nd SMW. The incidence of whitefly reached to peak level (4.56 whiteflies/3 leaves) during 43rd SMW, however the peak activity of thrips was noticed during 41st SMW (19.72 thrips/3 leaves). The relationship obtained clearly showed that aphid and jassid population exhibited negative and significant correlation with morning and evening relative humidity. The whitefly exhibited negative and significant correlation with morning relative humidity. Highly significant and positive influence on whitefly, thrips and jassid population was noticed with maximum temperature during the study period. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The agricultural sector has always played pivotal role in food security and socio-economic development for the fast-developing nation like India. However, it stands at the crossroads of unprecedented challenges and opportunities in the modem time globally. In present time the youth is running away from the agricultural sector as they don't find it more lucrative compare to the service, information technology, banking, etc sectors. To navigate this complex landscape, the cultivation of grassroots innovation and the establishment of a nurturing agricultural entrepreneurial ecosystem are imperative. This lead paper delves into the significance of fostering agricultural entrepreneurship through business incubation, with a specific focus on harnessing grassroots innovation to drive overall sustainable development. By analyzing example of agricultural startups studies and drawing insights from successful agri-business incubators, this paper proposes a comprehensive framework to foster an agricultural entrepreneurial ecosystem that promotes grassroots innovation and contributes to sustainable agricultural development. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]