Monday, 30 June 2025
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…
Dr. Boddupalli Maruthi Prasanna, one of the world’s foremost authorities in maize science, has been named to the 2025 Top Agri-Food Pioneers (TAP) list by the World Food Prize Foundation.…
In a major stride for millet research and food security, the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has launched ‘Rapid-Ragi’, the world’s first speed breeding protocol for…
PepsiCo India has launched 10 Mitti Jaanch Kendras in West Bengal to promote scientific soil testing and support smart farming practices. Alongside this initiative, Lay’s has introduced Mitti Ki Chitthi,…
In a major push to enhance the efficiency of digital tools in crop breeding, experts from around the world gathered at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for a weeklong…
The Borlaug Institute for South Asia (BISA) has announced the appointment of Dr. B.M. Prasanna as its new Managing Director, effective June 1, 2025. Dr. Prasanna brings to BISA a…
A pioneering breakthrough by scientists at Monash University is poised to redefine the future of agriculture, offering a pathway to developing climate-resilient “designer crops” that can adapt to regional weather…
Kerala Agri University’s space seed experiment takes off with NASA, ESA, ISRO, IIST Marking a major milestone for Indian agricultural science in the realm of space research, Kerala Agricultural University…
Jindal Rice Mills unveiled Nourifyme, a new range of fortified staples including rice, basmati rice, and wheat atta, aimed at enhancing everyday nutrition and supporting India’s national health goals. The…
In a major leap for Indian agriculture, scientists at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) have developed ICPV 25444, the world’s first pigeonpea variety that is…
ICRISAT, IFFCO, and BBSSL signed a Tripartite Service Agreement to set up the Beej Anusandhan Kendra, a cutting-edge seed research center in Gujarat dedicated to promoting seed innovation and sustainable…
Theses paddy varieties have been officially approved by both state and national varietal release committees for cultivation in the hilly regions of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Chaudhary Sarwan Kumar Himachal…
To accelerate the adoption of newly released, high-performing rice varieties in India, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) convened a national-level gathering of the country’s key rice seed system stakeholders…
Researchers have made a groundbreaking advancement in rice genetics by creating the first comprehensive pangenome of Asian rice. This detailed genetic map, encompassing 144 wild and cultivated varieties, reveals novel…
