Use of technology for sustainable farming practices
ICAR has undertaken research for development of crop varieties that are resistant to diseases and extreme weather conditions
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Carlsberg Foundation grants DKK 19.5 mn to ‘Crops for the Future’ research project
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
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AGCO appoints Jessica Williamson as Hay and Forage Specialist
In this role, Jessica Williamson will conduct field trials and research evaluating the impact of various hay production practices on forage yield and quality
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CropLife and Philippines’ Biotechnology Coalition host Pan Asia Farmers Exchange Programme
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
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India, a prominent player in the APAC gene editing market
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
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Newly launched millet food finder shows a revolution is underway
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
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New wheat variety doubles farmers’ yield in a Maharashtra village
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
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IPFT develops bio-pesticide formulation for insects in seed spice crops
This bio-pesticide may be used as a safer alternative to chemical pesticides to minimise pesticide residue problem
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ICAR’s Kritagya hackathon to promote technology solutions for women friendly farm equipment
Students, faculties, innovators and entrepreneurs from any university or technical institution across India can apply and participate in the event in the form of a group
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What’s the latest from the Govt. on cultivation of GM Crops?
Indian Council of Agricultural Research has conducted long term studies on the impact of Bt cotton which did not show any adverse effect on soil, microflora and animal health
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