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The workshop covered all aspects of papaya cultivation, from selection of the right variety, crop health management, and healthy fruit production for realising higher productivity of quality fruits
NMIMS SAST hosts workshop on good agricultural practices for papaya farmers Read More
The potential for increased yields, reduced input costs, and improved sustainability positions direct-seeded rice (DSR) as a valuable component of the agricultural landscape in India
Direct-seeded rice makes rice cultivation water-efficient, sustainable, and low-cost: Experts Read More
The study aims to enhance crop improvement efforts. The results found groundbreaking genomic variations in a collection of 390 peanut germplasm – the seeds, plants, or plant parts useful in crop breeding
Findings from Murdoch’s Food Futures Institute reveal potential for peanut crop improvement Read More
The new convention promises to substantially cut the time required to develop new pigeonpea lines with desirable traits, effectively bringing food to dryland communities faster
ICRISAT pioneers ‘world’s first’ pigeonpea speed breeding protocol to bolster food security in drylands Read More
Dr Jacqueline Hughes, DG, ICRISAT expressed gratitude to the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India for their support and underscored the importance of safeguarding intellectual assets
With GoI’s support, ICRISAT hosts technology commercialisation training for African nations Read More
Dr Stanford Blade holds a Ph.D. from McGill University for plant breeding/cropping systems research, conducted at IITA and supported by a Government of Canada Doctoral Scholarship
ICRISAT appoints Dr Stanford Blade as Deputy Director General-Research Read More
Globally recognised eminent agricultural scientist, Dr. Rajeev Varshney from Murdoch University (Australia) speaks to Agriculture Post on various challenging issues around agricultural research in India and the globe
Need to make agricultural research demand driven with private sector engagement: Dr. Rajeev Varshney, Murdoch University Read More
Besides this, Dhanuka Group has signed a series of MoUs with institutions engaged in agricultural research, as part of its initiatives towards strengthening research and tech in the field of agriculture
Dhanuka Agritech signs MoU with SKRAU Bikaner to support agricultural research & development Read More
Under NeGPA, funding is given to the states for Digital Agriculture projects using emerging technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Internet of Things and Blockchain
Government programmes for adoption of digital and innovative farming technologies Read More
Prof. Varshney has been pivotal in advancing agricultural research, especially in developing countries. His achievements stand as a beacon of inspiration and leadership in the global scientific community
Agri-scientist Rajeev Varshney earns dual honours for pioneering contributions to global food security Read More