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Make in India seeds can dominate global trade if protected by robust IPR framework

Experts urge for curbs on rampant infringements affecting India’s seeds industry. Amid a raging debate over intersectionality of AI and and IP Rights and need to modify the Indian Patent…

Cabinet approves setting up of new Brownfield Ammonia-Urea Complex Fertilizer plant at BVFCL, Assam

Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited (BVFCL), Namrup Assam plant will be with an estimated total project cost of Rs 10,601.40 Crore with Debt Equity ratio of 70:30 through a Joint…

Govt enhances NPDD, a Central Sector Scheme with an additional Rs 1000 Cr

The revised NPDD will give an impetus to the dairy sector by creating infrastructure for milk procurement, processing capacity, and ensuring better quality control. The Union Cabinet, chaired by the…

PAU and Ashoka Farm partner for commercialisation of seed production of Chilli Hybrid CH-27

CH-27 has gained popularity among growers due to its wider adaptability across different regions in India, making it a valuable addition to the commercial chilli seed market. In a significant…

PAU inks pact with PSCST and Labrose Ayurveda to commercialise of natural vinegar tech

The natural brewed vinegar developed under this research focuses on utilising traditional fruits with high nutritional and therapeutic value, contributing to value addition in horticultural produce. Punjab Agricultural University (PAU),…

IRRI launches AI-powered global digital platform to accelerate hybrid rice breeding

The system utilises advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning models to interrogate datasets across decades of research and trials. The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has launched a new AI-powered…

Southeast Asia tackles methane emissions with new low-emission rice production project

The project Accelerating Methane Reductions in Rice Production in Southeast Asia (AcceLER) was launched during a three-day consultation workshop held in Makati City, Philippines. Southeast Asia comprises around a third…

Ag Ministry releases Second Advance Estimates of production of major crops (Kharif & Rabi) for 2024-25

Record production of Rice, Wheat, Maize, Groundnut and Soybean has been achieved. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has released Second Advance Estimates of production of Major Agricultural Crops…

Department of Fisheries hosts Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 in Hyderabad

The NFDP Mobile Application was launched during the Fisheries Startup Conclave 2.0 to expand access to Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PM-MKSSY) benefits. The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry…

Biofactor and UoH partner to develop nanotech-driven solutions for sustainable farming

The partnership will focus on biofortification and innovative nano-enabled inputs to benefit farmers with cost-effective, high-yield solutions. Biofactor, a leading agricultural biotechnology company, has signed an MoU with the School…

 Govt notifies scheme for CSMs to convert sugarcane-based feedstock ethanol plants to multi-feedstock-based plants

This conversion allows CSMs to use maize and damaged food grains (DFG), ensuring year-round ethanol production and improved efficiency. To facilitate Cooperative Sugar Mills (CSMs), Department of Food & Public…

Startup Mahakumbh to witness the scale of world’s largest congregation of startups in India

The event will showcase sectoral pavilions focused on AI, Deeptech & Cybersecurity, HealthTech & BioTech, AgriTech, Climate Tech, Incubators & Accelerators, D2C, FinTech, Gaming & Sports, B2B & Precision Manufacturing,…

Punjab Agricultural University secures patent for Portable Maize dryer

With a capacity of 3 tons per batch, it effectively reduces the moisture content of freshly harvested maize from 25 per cent to 14 per cent, ensuring safe storage. The…

Renowned agri scientist Dr Himanshu Pathak assumes charge of DG (ICRISAT)

Dr Pathak has served as Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and Director General of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Renowned agricultural scientist Dr…

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