Saturday, 22 November 2025
Image Source: IRRI International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) unveils genetic breakthrough for drought-resilient rice varieties Scientists at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI), in partnership with leading Indian research institutions,…
Kharif 2025 sowing has reached 995.63 lakh hectares, 38.48 lakh hectares more than last year’s coverage. Rice acreage saw the biggest jump, rising by 39.45 lakh hectares to 364.80 lakh…
India’s agrarian future hinges on the fate of its two imperious staples—rice and wheat—which together constitute the backbone of national food security, rural livelihoods, and global grain trade positioning. Today,…
In a major push to bolster its global vegetable breeding program, KWS Vegetables has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art phytopathology research center in Murcia, Spain. The new facility is set to…
In a strategic move to boost agricultural innovation and value-chain development, the Government of India has approved the establishment of the South Asia Regional Centre (CSARC) of the International Potato…
Rice feeds more than half the world’s population and sustains the livelihoods of 144 million people globally—80 percent of them smallholder farmers. With demand expected to rise by 30 percent…
