Wednesday, 22 October 2025
Production of Wheat is estimated at 1129.25 LMT which is higher by 23.71 LMT from previous year’s wheat production. The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has released Third Advance…
The partnership extension will advance research initiatives that aim to develop improved rice varieties with multiple tolerances for biotic and abiotic stresses. Bioseed and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI)…
Highest wheat procurement contribution from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. Procurement of Wheat during RMS 2024-25 is going on smoothly in the major procuring States across the…
Pusa Basmati 1979 and Pusa Basmati 1985 are the first non-GM herbicide tolerant Basmati rice varieties tolerant to Imazethapyr 10% SL to be released for commercial cultivation in India. Pusa…
Field trials of this technology have been undertaken over past three years in Chhattisgarh. At a program attended by over 1000 farmers from across the region at Bemetara, Savannah Seeds…
The exhibit delves into the many superpowers of millets, showcasing their diverse varieties, cultivation methods, and culinary uses. In collaboration with India’s Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Google Arts…
The award recognises Joshi’s outstanding contribution to wheat improvement in India. The Society for the Advancement of Wheat and Barley Research (SAWBAR), ICAR-IIWBR, Karnal, bestowed the prestigious Sh. VS Mathur…
Key outcomes of the meeting included the development of plans for establishing Centers of Excellence on Millets in major millet-producing countries. Agricultural leaders, policymakers, and high-level representatives from the global…
Various esteemed dignitaries from renowned international organisations delivered keynote address highlighting India’s achievements in the global campaign of the superfood at the event. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) organised…
The Department of Food and Public Distribution is maintaining a close watch over the stock position of wheat and Rice to control prices and ensure easy availability in the country.…
A three-year collaboration will focus on the introduction and scaling of bio-fortified, low glycemic index, and premium quality rice varieties. The state of Odisha produced nearly 11 million tons of…
The acquisition opens up new avenues for Vibaantta Global Pvt Ltd to penetrate the highly competitive US and Canada markets. Vibaantta Global Private Limited, a prominent player in the rice…
Experts opined at a conference “DSR for Sustainable & Profitable Rice Production” organised by the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) in New Delhi. Direct-seeded rice (DSR) has the…
The integration of the wild corn gene marks the world’s first instance of using genetics from wild corn—a type of grass—to enhance the performance of commercial corn hybrids Origin Agritech…
