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Seeds

Production can be increased by 20 % with good seeds: Union Agriculture Minister

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan virtually addresses the 13th National Seed Congress in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, mentioning strategies on reviving “Lab to Land” technology – translating scientific advancements into practical…

Union Minister of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare inaugurates 13th National Seed Congress in Varanasi

The event will bring together key stakeholders from various sectors, including policymakers, farmers, and representatives from both the public and private sectors The 13th National Seed Congress (NSC) 2024, a…

 GROWMARK and Indigo Ag form strategic partnership to bring powder-based biological products

The catalyst for the partnership agreement is Indigo’s new CLIPS device — an innovative flowable powder seed coating application system. Indigo Ag and GROWMARK announced a major multi-year strategic partnership…

 Bayer CS posts decline in sales and slight increase in EBITDA before special items in Q3 2024

In the agricultural business (Crop Science), sales decreased by 3.6 percent (Fx & portfolio adj.) to 3.986 billion euros. The Bayer Group has reported third-quarter sales that were level with…

Syngenta Group sales shows overall improved momentum in Q3 2024

Sales for the first nine months of 2024 at Syngenta Group, were $21.4 billion, down $3.0 billion or 12 percent year-on-year, compared to a strong first nine months in 2023.…

Crystal Crop Protection acquires I&B Seeds, a prominent player in flower and vegetable seeds

This acquisition will enable Crystal to diversify its seeds business and strengthen its presence in the high-value vegetable and flower segments. Crystal Crop Protection Limited has announced its 12th acquisition,…

Government e Marketplace (GeM) launches 170 Seed Categories on the portal

The newly populated categories feature nearly 8,000 seed varieties that can be procured by Central/State PSUs and other governing bodies for further dissemination across the country. On a mission to…

ICRISAT and SKUAST co-develop first Cold-Tolerant Sorghum in Jammu and Kashmir

The project aims to enhance sustainable livestock production and improve the socio-economic conditions of marginalised farmers across the Kashmir Valley. Jammu and Kashmir, in northern India, will release new forage…

Seeds are the foundation of India’s food security and nutrition: FSII

Ajai Rana, Chairman of the Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and CEO & MD of Savannah Seeds, highlights the significance of the seed industry in addressing food and…

IRRI launches International Rice Gene bank collection to accelerate linking trait discovery with breeding

It aims to increase the awareness and utilisation of plant types and genotypes of improved rice varieties grown by rice farmers. The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) has unveiled a…

Weeds cause Rs 92000 Cr worth loss in crop productivity: Directorate of Weed Research and FSII study

The study involved 11 states; 30 districts; 7 crops; and inputs from 3,200 farmers along with 300 dealers, KVKs, and departmental officials.  A collaborative study by Dr NT Yaduraju, Dr…

FSII welcomes govt’s call to expediate the approval of Herbicide Tolerant Bt Cotton seed varieties

Given India’s target of $250 billion in textile production by 2030, FSII urges regulatory authorities to ensure a timely, science-based approval of this seed variety. Giriraj Singh, Union Textiles Minister…

UP Agriculture Minister announces to establish State- of- art seed park in Lucknow

Surya Pratap Shahi, Minister of Agriculture, Government of Uttar Pradesh, was addressing conference organised by Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII).  Seed and agriculture experts called for enhancing collaborations…

Inari accelerates product operations in West Lafayette, Indiana with $20 Mn expansion

Through its SEEDesign™ technology platform, Inari combines AI-powered predictive design and advanced multiplex gene editing to develop step-change products. Inari marked the grand opening of a new 42,000-square-foot facility in…

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