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In this conversation, Professor Rajeev Varshney reflects on the people behind the numbers, the scale and collaborative nature of modern science, and how agricultural genomics has transformed, translating discoveries into breeding and farmers’ fields
Beyond 100,000 Citations: Rajeev Varshney on Science, People and Purpose Behind the Numbers Read More
Scientists have demonstrated a new approach to crop breeding that could help overcome one of agriculture’s biggest challenges: developing varieties that are both highly productive and capable of withstanding harsh growing conditions
Pangenome breeding opens new route to higher yields and climate resilience Read More
ICRISAT and partners deliver high-yielding, premium-quality varieties for Odisha, Gujarat, Rajasthan and the Northeastern States. In a significant breakthrough for India’s edible oil economy, the All India Coordinated Research Project …
New Groundnut Varieties to Boost Farmer Incomes and Strengthen India’s Edible Oil Economy Read More 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
BK JHA The BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting in Indore concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Indore Declaration, a landmark framework that could significantly shape the future of global agriculture, …
Indore Declaration Sets BRICS Agriculture Agenda; Focus on Food Security, Innovation and Farmers Read More
BK JHA With the Kharif 2026 season approaching, the Union Government has rolled out a comprehensive agriculture preparedness strategy focused on quality seeds, timely credit, crop insurance reforms, natural farming …
Kharif 2026: Centre Unveils Farmer-Centric Roadmap with Seed Security, Credit Expansion and State-Specific Agriculture Plans Read More
BK JHA Maize continues to be the fastest growing cereal in India in terms of area, production and productivity. Over the last decade, maize production has nearly doubled from 22.57 …
Domestic Demand of Maize to Reach 72 million MT by FY 2030–31: FICCI-YES Bank Report Read More
Nairobi, Kenya: The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) and CIMMYT, with funding support from the Novo Nordisk Foundation, have launched a landmark research initiative to dramatically …
ICRISAT, CIMMYT Launch New Initiative to Fast-Track Climate-Resilient Crops in Africa and India Read More
A major controversy has erupted in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar and Khargone districts after farmers reported severe crop losses allegedly caused by substandard bitter gourd seeds supplied by Nunhems India Private …
FIR Against Nunhems India Raises Questions; Centre Steps In as Farmers Suffer Heavy Losses Read More
In a decisive push to reposition India’s spice sector from a bulk supplier to a high-value global powerhouse, Union Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan called for a structural shift …
Bharat Spices Conclave 2026 Charts Roadmap to Double India’s Spice Economy Read More