Friday, 16 January 2026
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…
The new capacity will add an initial production capacity of 30 MT per day for liquid formulations, scalable up to 80 MT per day. Safex Chemicals, a leading player in…
This prestigious award is tribute to his outstanding contribution to cotton science and his lasting impact on the global agricultural community. The International Cotton Advisory committee has announced renowned scientist…
In a landmark scientific breakthrough, researchers at a university in Kashmir have successfully developed India’s first gene-edited sheep. The achievement, hailed as a major advancement in animal biotechnology, was announced…
In a significant advancement for Malawi’s agriculture, ICRISAT, collaborating with the Malawi Department of Agricultural Research Services (DARS) and supported by the EU-funded DeSIRA initiative, has introduced a new high-yielding…
With the introduction of stingless bees as pollinators in different crops under greenhouse conditions, the yield and quality of produce increased several times in different crops. Nagaland University researchers have…
The campaign will include participation from 731 KVKs, 113 ICAR institutes, state-level departments, and officials from agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry, fisheries, as well as innovative farmers. Under the leadership of Union Minister…
