Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Publicly-oriented agricultural R&D systems surpass $50 billion globally and investment is steadier since 2009 Publicly-oriented agricultural research and development (R&D) systems have been growing at an average annual rate of…
Historic success in natural captive breeding of the Assamese snakehead opens new avenues for ornamental fisheries, biodiversity conservation, and rural aquapreneurship in Northeast India In the pristine hill streams of…
All India production reaches 35.7 lakh tonnes India’s marine fish production in 2025 reached 35.7 lakh tonnes, a slight 3 per cent increase over 2024 landings, according to an assessment…
Nineteen banana varieties, including 11 farmer-developed cultivars, have already been preserved at the Trichy facility India, the world’s largest producer of bananas, grows millions of tonnes of the fruit annually.…
The research analysed 184 groundnut accessions from the ICRISAT Gene bank and identified key genomic regions linked to blanchability. In a significant breakthrough for groundnut improvement, scientists at the International…
New facility targets patented process development and proprietary formulations for global markets, as Atomgrid accelerates its push to position India as a credible alternative to China in specialty chemicals Atomgrid,…
International Rice Research Institute and policy leaders urge shift toward resource-efficient farming, Direct Seeded Rice adoption, and smarter subsidy frameworks India faces an urgent need to rethink its rice policies…
New US$ 130 million facility to focus on next-generation, sustainable solutions for farming Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, announced that it is building a new US$ 130 million…
Musa sikkimensis, commonly known as ‘Darjeeling banana’ or ‘Sikkim banana’, is a wild-seeded banana species that serves as a vital genetic reservoir for disease resistance, stress tolerance and climate adaptability…
International Treaty marks dual milestones at Svalbard Global Seed Vault and Arctic World Archive, protecting biodiversity, knowledge and climate resilience for generations In a defining moment for global food security…
From import dependence to export ambition, a science-powered alliance is reshaping India’s popcorn maize landscape and strengthening farmer prosperity In a compelling example of research meeting enterprise, the Indian Council…
A mushroom hybrid is a genetically improved strain developed by crossing two compatible parental strains of the same species or closely related species. The goal of hybridisation is to combine…
The association demands reduction of GST on agrochemicals from 18 per cent to 5 per cent, to align essential crop protection inputs with other agricultural inputs and improve affordability for…
New ICRISAT-bred hybrid RHB 273 promises higher yields, climate resilience, and fodder security across Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana In a significant step toward strengthening climate-resilient agriculture, the Union Minister of…
