India’s rice sector is entering a pivotal phase of modernisation as 31 high-performing IRRI–NARES-developed varieties—formally released and notified in the Gazette of India in 2024—move into large-scale cultivation nationwide. The…
Scientists of the ICAR–Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have discovered a new species of deep-sea squid from the Arabian Sea—only the second confirmed species of the globally rare genus…
The variety’s combination of high yield, high market acceptance & desirable rhizome traits translates into improved returns per hectare for farmers as the crop matures in 9 months, fitting seamlessly…
A pioneering fusion of ancient tea craftsmanship and frontier biotechnology marks a new chapter for luxury beverages, regenerative farming, and human longevity. In a breakthrough moment for the global tea…
Nouryon, a global leader in specialty chemicals, has officially opened its newest innovation center in Shanghai, signaling a major step forward in the company’s regional growth strategy and its commitment…
Comprehensive trials carried out by Cornell AgriTech confirm that GotaBlanca delivers excellent pathogen control, matching or exceeding conventional treatments in apples and grapes ClearLeaf, a Costa Rican company with proven…
Jubilant Agri & Consumer Products Limited (JACPL), part of the Jubilant Bhartia Group, is expanding its manufacturing portfolio in Gujarat with a new industrial polymer facility in Savli, near Vadodara—marking…
Tracking marine mammals, including whales and dolphins, capturing their sounds even from several kilometres away could be the next major development in India’s marine mammal research. A special session on…
In an exclusive conversation with AgroSpectrum, Professor Hercia Stampini Duarte Martino and her research team at the Federal University of Viçosa (UFV) detailed their pioneering work on sorghum-based synbiotic beverages…
The patented method enables accurate estimation of soil nitrogen content using satellite data reducing the need for costly and time-consuming field sampling. Accurately measuring soil nutrients from above the ground…
Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan inaugurated the newly constructed administrative building at the Indian Council of Agricultural Research–Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR-IIMR) in Ludhiana, Punjab,…
By Jaswanth V Allam, Anant Fellow, Cohort of 2021-22, Anant Fellowship in Sustainability and Built Environment The textile industry’s environmental impact is significant, contributing 10 per cent of global carbon…
Hydroponics and precision substrate management drive growth in domestic and export markets The adoption of coir-based substrates and cocopeat is accelerating in India, reflecting a broader industry shift toward soilless…
Indian rice farming may soon enter a new era of productivity and sustainability. In a breakthrough that could redefine how the nation grows its staple crop, scientists from the International…