Friday, 13 February 2026
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…
In a move aimed at strengthening India’s horticulture ecosystem and promoting healthier diets, the Government of India has announced plans to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) for broccoli, signaling…
Tech giant signs durable carbon removal offtake with Indian startup Varaha, turning cotton residue into biochar as AI-driven emissions climb Microsoft is expanding its global push into durable carbon removal…
New releases aim to boost yields, heat resilience and chip-processing quality, strengthening farmer–industry linkages The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has notified four new potato varieties developed by the…
Coromandel International signs an MoU with IIT Madras to establish a Corporate Research Centre focused on agri innoviation, sustainability, and technology collaboration. Coromandel International Limited, one of India’s leading agri-solutions…
$6M investment in a 1200 MT facility, featuring a Microalgae Biorefinery and RAS Skill Center SmartGreen Aquaculture (SGA), a pioneering startup based in Hyderabad, has successfully opened India’s first inland,…
Authored by Kazuki Saito, Virender Kumar, Jerico Bigornia, and Iris Bugayong, the article highlights how Japan’s iron-coated rice seed technology is being tested by IRRI and partners to improve crop…
In an exclusive AgroSpectrum interview, Haiyang Liu and Motoki Tominaga of Waseda University unpack their breakthrough discovery that myosin XI-1, a cytoskeletal motor protein, unexpectedly modulates intracellular Na⁺ homeostasis and…
Researchers Haiyang Liu and Motoki Tominaga of Waseda University, Japan, have discovered that the motor protein myosin XI-1 plays a critical role in helping plants survive high-salinity conditions. Their study…
New research is reshaping what growers can expect from one of the world’s most valuable cut flowers. Carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L.)—a top-10 global floriculture crop—shows remarkable gains in yield, quality,…
Global agritech major Corteva Agriscience is embarking on a long-term strategy to introduce hybrid wheat tailored specifically for Indian conditions, with commercial seeds expected within the next 10 to 15…
Breakthrough study identifies varieties and key genes to halt sprouting before harvest in groundnut due to unseasonal rains. Unpredictable rains pose a serious threat to groundnut farmers, with pre-harvest sprouting…
