Tuesday, 2 June 2026
ICAR–IRRI collaboration delivers direct-seeded rice cultivars designed to reduce water consumption, lower labour dependence and strengthen climate resilience amid mounting agricultural pressures In a significant development for India’s evolving agricultural…
Through scientifically approved human slaughter techniques the animals are de-estuned before slaughter, reducing their suffering and stress and improving the hygiene and consumer safety of the meat. ICAR-National Research Centre…
New $10 million biosafety-enabled facility in Almería aims to reduce breeding timelines, combat emerging crop pathogens, and strengthen global food security through grower-centric innovation Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has inaugurated a…
Unlocking India’s indigenous “orphan crops” could be key to boosting nutrition security and building a resilient, climate-smart plant protein economy As India pushes for crop diversification to achieve nutritional security…
IRRI and national research institutions across South Asia are modernising rice breeding systems through AI-enabled analytics, predictive selection and integrated regional collaboration to future-proof rice production against escalating climate disruptions.…
Backed by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, the five-year programme seeks to accelerate the development of climate-resilient sorghum and groundnut varieties across Africa and India through predictive breeding, genomic science and…
The Soluble Fertilizer Industry Association has unveiled the second edition of its Research Contest for scientists, researchers and students, seeking to accelerate breakthroughs in speciality agri-inputs, sustainable plant nutrition and…
Global agrochemical major outlines innovation-led roadmap with new technologies, R&D investments and strategic distributor alliances at flagship Hyderabad summit In a carefully choreographed display of strategic ambition and technological intent,…
ASMS–BITS Pilani partnership aims to build an AI, IoT, and blockchain-powered rural digital ecosystem to improve agriculture, finance, and governance for over 40 million people. Avio Smart Market Stack Limited…
CIMMYT and Cornell University-led initiative aims to strengthen disease resistance in wheat across South Asia and East Africa through global research, breeding and field-testing collaboration CIMMYT and Cornell University have…
The Rs 12 crore facility at the ICAR–Indian Institute of Rice Research will help scientists rapidly develop climate-resilient and nutrient-rich rice varieties using advanced speed breeding technology Indian Council of…
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…
