Friday, 20 June 2025
Transforming hybrid seed trials with precision drone surveillance and data analytics. BharatRohan, a leader in precision agriculture, launched a revamped version of SeedAssure®, an innovative service for seed companies for…
FSII emphasises the urgent need for a comprehensive, balanced, and forward-looking national policy on genetically modified (GM) crops, as recommended by the Supreme Court. The recent launch of 109 high-yielding,…
The 109 varieties of 61 crops released by the Prime Minister included 34 field crops and 27 horticultural crops. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released 109 high yielding, climate resilient and…
BioLumic’s technology is being commercialised for inbred and hybrid corn cultivars, with plans underway for light-treated seeds to be available to farmers for the 2025 planting season. BioLumic, the world’s…
Seeds business faced headwinds on account of weather challenges that impacted production, created inventory shortages and supply constraints, leading to a revenue drop of 7 per cent. Agrochemical major, UPL…
In the case of HT rice, the technology that the JV will commercialise is called ‘FullPage’ which is a new generation double stack mutant herbicide-tolerant rice technology. Leading Seed company,…
The seed industry believes that incentivising investments in advanced seed technologies and research that help enhance productivity and thus overall supply is crucial. Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi…
The review of agricultural research will ensure high productivity and development of climate-resilient varieties, which is a crucial step forward for seed industry. Ajai Rana, Chairman, Federation of Seed Industry…
The collaboration will focus on the development of high performing seed varieties and farming techniques adapted for the unique growing conditions of the Upper Midwest. Cargill and the Forever Green…
Trusource wheat will be available to food companies to trial in product development and evaluation in late 2024. Corteva Agriscience announced its new brand, Trusource™ wheat, a high fiber durum…
Experts had a high-impact brainstorming session on “Public-Private Partnership in Agriculture: A Way Forward” organised by TAAS In collaboration with ICAR, FSII and NSAI. Public private partnerships could hold the…
By Dr Venkatram Vasantvada Director, The Federation of Seed Industry of India (FSII) and MD & CEO, SeedWorks International Climate change poses a formidable threat to agricultural sustainability and food…
For the development of gene-edited crops in India, seed industry requires infrastructure support, clear Intellectual Property Rights policies, investment in R&D and policy for technology licensing. Strengthening partnerships among academia,…
Agreement focuses on commercialisation and distribution of disease-free, high-quality starting material to smallholder farmers in Kenya and India. Bayer and Solynta have reached an agreement to collaborate on the commercialisation…
