The study aims to address the problem of food production in closed environments An innovative study conducted recently by a team of Japanese researchers led by Junior Associate Professor Norihiro…
Provides basic information on 20 commonly grown promising agroforestry tree species The Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Central Agroforestry Research Institute (ICAR-CAFRI), Jhansi ,Uttar Pradesh has recently launched an application called…
Focus on enhancing rice productivity and quality, sustainable rice farming and biotic-stress management in rice Dr Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary (DARE) & Director General (ICAR), on December 8, 20202, inaugurated the…
The Seed Centre of the TNAU conducted research to standardise seed treatment and foliar spray The Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has got the patent for the technology for protein…
A five-point strategy draft formulated The ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa organized a one-day Stakeholders’ Meeting on December 2, 2020 to develop a roadmap for agriculture and allied sectors…
The lab will cater to intricate research demands with clockwork precision and seamless quality The Central Institute for Research on Cotton Technology, Mumbai has established a National Laboratory for Advanced…
Muraingrasses play an important in ecology and economy of the country A new species of Indian Muraingrasses known for their ecological and economic importance, such as fodder, have been spotted…
To be held from December 16 to 18, 2020 From December 16 to 18, 2020 the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Hyderabad, RAK College of Agriculture,…
The solar dryers come with LPG, biomass or electricity backup as additional heat source Open sun drying is the traditional method employed by fisherfolks in most parts of the country…
Organized for the Consortium for e-Resources in Agriculture The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Directorate of Knowledge Management in Agriculture and Informatics Publishing Ltd, on December 9, 2020, organized a one-day ‘National…
Calls for raising awareness about the nutritional benefits of fish The Vice President, M Venkaiah Naidu has remarked that COVID-19 might prove to be a game-changer for India’s fisheries sector…
Highlights glaring gap in demand and supply of annual fish production Noting that India ranks second in the world in total fish production, Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu recently remarked…
Exhorts scientists of CMFRI and CIFT to help improve fishermen’s lives Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has emphasized the need for enhancing access to credit, developing cold chains and good upcountry…
The institute’s excellent contribution in ‘Soil health awareness’ in 2019 was recognized The Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Institute of Soil Science (ICAR-IISS), Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has been awarded the…