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Professor Varshney’s research has contributed to the development and delivery of more than 300 improved crop varieties, particularly legumes and cereals, benefiting millions of smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa
Indian-Australian scientist Rajeev Varshney named among world’s Top Agri-food Pioneers Read More
In the midst of the ongoing Middle East conflict that has exposed a critical vulnerability in global agriculture supply chains, Prof. Rajeev K. Varshney is calling for science, policy and practical interventions that can help farmers navigate this emerging crisis and build more resilient agricultural systems
US-Israel-Iran war: Global Fertiliser Crisis and the Future of Agriculture Read More
As per research data, advances in genetic improvement and the use of new technologies, have increased productivity and attracted producers due to the grain’s high potential for financial returns
Genetic improvement drives expansion of corn planted area in Brazil Read More
The initiative will operate under the Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST) Partnership, a multi-stakeholder platform created at COP27. FAST focuses on enhancing climate finance for agrifood systems in vulnerable regions
FAO and COP29 Presidency launch the ‘Baku Harmoniya Climate Initiative for Farmers’ Read More
Climate-resilient farming practices enhance the resilience of food systems while advancing sustainable energy solutions, effectively addressing the interconnected challenges of food scarcity and energy insecurity
India needs to scale up precision farming for sustainable growth in agriculture: Ramnath Thakur Read More
As part of his efforts to tap into the Indian cotton market, Marcelo Duarte Monteiro, Director of International Relations at the Brazilian Cotton Growers Association (ABRAPA), shared insights with Agriculture Post
Brazil sets sights on expanding cotton exports to the Indian market Read More
LDC will build its presence in key markets, leveraging its established domestic trading capabilities in major producing regions like Australia and Canada, and its trading presence in South Asia
Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) creates dedicated pulses merchandising unit Read More
MU researchers are collaborating with several laboratories to develop T2T or nearly complete genome assemblies for crops like wheat, chickpea, faba bean, papaya, passion fruit, custard apple, banana, and pineapple
Murdoch University’s genomics research opens door to new crop varieties Read More
India and Southeast Asian countries are projected to account for 31 per cent of global consumption growth by 2033, driven by their growing urban populations and increasing affluence
Emerging economies will continue driving agricultural markets, predicts OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook Read More
Marginal and small farmers comprise over 80% of cultivators in India. A large population of them still depend on bullock driven farming in which operational costs, maintenance costs and poor returns pose a challenge
CSIR innovation: New compact utility tractor can help uplift the small and marginal farmers Read More