Thursday, 31 July 2025
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…
Workshop underscores role of GM and Gene-Edited crops in sustainable farming; FSII & BCIL advocate for State-Level policy support As Uttar Pradesh ramps up efforts to boost agricultural productivity, technological…
The International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) appoints Dr Junel B Soriano as its new Deputy Director General – Philippines Representative. A recognized leader in the country’s agriculture sector, Dr. Soriano…
This national award underscores the university’s contribution to enhancing the seed sector through groundbreaking research and innovative technologies Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has been awarded the Best Centre Award for…
These specialised soil testing centers, run by trained women (popularly known as Mitti Didi) provide farmers with faster, more accessible insights into soil health. Reaffirming its commitment to regenerative agriculture…
The Kalanamak rice variety has been selected by Siddharthnagar district in Uttar Pradesh, India, to represent the “One District One Product (ODOP)” initiative under the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan campaign. This…
