Thursday, 19 February 2026
The production of fruits is expected to reach 112.63 million tonnes in 2023-24, mainly due to increases in production of Banana, Lime/Lemon, Mango, Guava and Grapes. The Department of Agriculture…
In an exclusive interview with AgroSpectrum, Dr Dinesh Kumar Chauhan, the recently appointed CEO of ICRISAT’s Agribusiness and Innovation Platform, discusses recent advancements in the AIP programme and how it…
CABI and partners are producing wheat blast risk maps using earth observation data, pest and disease modelling, and climate forecasts. Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI) is leading a…
This newly patented invention is a remote-controlled, unmanned tree-climbing apparatus that is risk-free, efficient, and user-friendly. The Unmanned Remote-Controlled Palm Tree Harvesting Robot, developed by Dr. A. R. Desai’s team…
The two organisations will work together to conserve native and indigenous vegetable varieties, undertake joint research projects and develop capacity-building initiatives. The World Vegetable Center (WorldVeg) has signed an agreement…
An integrated public online platform designed to promote and strengthen data-driven decision-making on the country’s rice-based agri-food systems. The Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Agricultural Research (DA-BAR) and International…
The AI anchors can speak in fifty languages of the country and abroad. Doordarshan is going to achieve another milestone as after 9 years of immense success, DD Kisan is…
Highest wheat procurement contribution from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Procurement of Wheat during RMS 2024-25 is going on smoothly in the major procuring States across the…
Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985 are the first non-GM herbicide tolerant Basmati rice varieties tolerant to Imazethapyr 10% SL to be released for commercial cultivation in India. Pusa…
These hubs will focus on global employment in drones, IoT, agriculture, and allied sectors. The National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and AVPL International have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…
PNB will provide finance to beneficiary organisations (BOs) in the cooperative sector, including milk unions/federations, multi-state cooperatives and producer owned institutions. The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has signed a…
This MoU will contribute to creation of a digital future via digitalization and remote temperature monitoring of cold chain by UNDP India. The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD),…
The MoU aims to implement Livelihood Business Incubators for youth and farmers in the North- East region of India under ASPIRE scheme of MSME, Govt. of India. ICAR-Central Institute of…
Considering the issue of rampant use of banned calcium carbide, FSSAI has permitted the use of ethylene gas as a safer alternative for fruit ripening in India. The Food Safety…
