Agriculture News, Farming News, Research, Horticulture
A NABARD study has found hydroponics-grown seedlings of paddy produce tillers vigorously, recover fast, mature uniformly, and have a higher yield, use 95 percent less water, and tolerate delayed monsoon conditions well. Rajesh Aggarwal, MD, Insecticides India writes…
Is hydroponics a viable alternative for Indian farming community? Read More
The 9th Global Food Security Index measures the drivers of food security through the underlying factors of food affordability, availability, quality and safety, natural resources and resilience in the region
Asia Pacific region records best performance in food affordability: Study Read More
Krishi Vigyan Kendras impart training on various facets of agriculture and allied sectors including production of organic inputs for organic farming to the farmers
Educating farmers on benefits of organic farming Read More
ICAR has undertaken research for development of crop varieties that are resistant to diseases and extreme weather conditions
Use of technology for sustainable farming practices Read More
The research will contribute new, significant knowledge of plant genetics, which are essential for the breeding of future cultivated plants which must form the basis of sustainable production based on increased drought tolerance and improved disease resistance
Carlsberg Foundation grants DKK 19.5 mn to ‘Crops for the Future’ research project Read More
In this role, Jessica Williamson will conduct field trials and research evaluating the impact of various hay production practices on forage yield and quality
AGCO appoints Jessica Williamson as Hay and Forage Specialist Read More
The Farmers Exchange Programme saw participation of scientists, researchers, farmer representatives, executives from seed industry and science communicators who shared insights, knowledge on the importance of agricultural biotechnology
CropLife and Philippines’ Biotechnology Coalition host Pan Asia Farmers Exchange Programme Read More
It is estimated that the APAC gene editing market may register more than 15 percent CAGR with Japan, China and India being the prominent players
India, a prominent player in the APAC gene editing market Read More
The “Millet Finder”, launched today, discovered a surge in the use of millets, with over a thousand modern convenient products in a very wide range, across all the inhabited continents
Newly launched millet food finder shows a revolution is underway Read More
The newly developed common wheat or bread wheat, also called high yielding Aestivum, matures in 110 days and is resistant to most races of leaf and stem rust
New wheat variety doubles farmers’ yield in a Maharashtra village Read More