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R&D

SFIA launches national research contest to spur innovation in plant nutrition

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…

Albaugh India unveils first patented Fungicide at Samvardhana 2026, signaling ambitious India expansion

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 and BITS Pilani signs MoU to build India’s next-generation rural digital ecosystem 

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…

Global Wheat Health Alliance launched to combat fast-evolving crop diseases threatening food security

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…

New Hyderabad facility to help India develop faster, smarter rice varieties

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…

FAO unveils new data domain tracking agricultural research and development trends

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…

From hill streams to hatcheries: ICAR-CIFRI achieves India’s first breakthrough in captive breeding of Channa stewartii

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…

India’s marine fish catch increases 3% in 2025: CMFRI

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…

India moves to protect traditional banana varieties through gene banking

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.…

ICRISAT scientists decode the genetics behind seed coat removal in industry-ready groundnut

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…

Atomgrid opens Bengaluru R&D Centre to build India’s next specialty chemicals innovation engine

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,…

Policy Reset for India’s rice economy: Partners call for incentive realignment and sustainable transition

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…

Syngenta builds world-leading research center for agricultural bioscience in UK

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…

Nagaland University study finds rich genetic diversity in wild bananas in North East with major climate-resilience potential

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…

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