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The programme will support Indian entrepreneurs who are working in agricultural biotechnology, novel farming systems, bioenergy and biomaterials, as well as innovative foods, including alternative protein
Omnivore launches OmniX Bio to support agrifood life sciences start-ups Read More
Recent scientific studies have established that regular millet consumption can help lower the risk of diabetes and obesity while improving cholesterol levels and contributing to a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease
Millet Movement in India: New book narrating India’s millet tale released, available in stores now Read More
Crop breeders using gene editing applications are trying to further enhance the nutritional value of their crops, extend the shelf life, and improve how it is processed in order to achieve a higher market value, Dr Shivendra Bajaj writes
Gene editing revolutionising agriculture through improvement in crops Read More
Led by ICRISAT, the research team identified 29,870 genes that includes 1,582 previously unreported novel genes. The research is the largest effort of its kind for any plant, putting chickpea in a small group of crops with such an extensive genome map
Largest plant genome sequencing effort yields a pan-genome for chickpea, sets it up for a breeding revolution Read More
The Centre for Bioresources and Sustainable Development has also established academic linkages with several ICAR and CSIR institutions, for efficient implementation of the programmes
Jitendra Singh inaugurates biotechnology centre for north east, to benefit 10,000 farmers Read More
The event was conducted with the objective of exchanging conversations on sustainable practices and technologies for climate-resilient agriculture and disaster management, using AI, space technology and GIS
Leads Connect, BIT Mesra host seminar on application of space technology & AI for climate-resilient agriculture Read More
This first IVF Banni calf is born out of 6 Banni IVF pregnancies established at the doorsteps of a farmer, Vinay L Wala of Sushila Agro Farms, located at Dhanej in Somnath district of Gujarat
India’s first Banni buffalo IVF calf born in Gujarat Read More
The recently published research, a meta-analysis of 22 studies on humans and eight laboratory studies on millets consumption and anemia, was undertaken by seven organisations across four countries and was led by ICRISAT
Study shows regular millet consumption can combat anemia Read More
The MoU envisages promoting export by focussing on the creation of product-specific clusters along with development of technologies by APEDA and ICAR-CCRI with a focus on efficient and precision farming
APEDA signs MoU with Central Citrus Research Institute for boosting citrus export Read More
Both organisations have signed an MoU to facilitate the development of quality planting material of medicinal plants and herbs identified by NMPB and help in the establishment of their nurseries
NMPB joins hands with CISR-IHBT for production of quality planting material of medicinal plants Read More