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India’s Kharif sowing pattern is showing a significant shift this year, with the total area under major crops falling by nearly 19 lakh hectares from last year, even as farmers …
Kharif Acreage Falls 1.9%, but Crop Shifts Signal Changing Farm Priorities Read More
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 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
In the midst of the ongoing Middle East conflict that has exposed a critical vulnerability in global agriculture supply chains, Prof. Rajeev K. Varshney is calling for science, policy and practical interventions that can help farmers navigate this emerging crisis and build more resilient agricultural systems
US-Israel-Iran war: Global Fertiliser Crisis and the Future of Agriculture Read More
Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, and Rural Development, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has released the first advanced estimates of production of main Kharif crops, according to which a record …
Agriculture Ministry Releases First Advanced Estimates of Kharif Crop Production for 2025-26 Read More
Emergency agriculture assistance enables vulnerable communities to produce food locally, even amidst violence and climate shocks. Yet, funding gaps persist, with agriculture often sidelined in humanitarian aid allocations
FAO appeals for US$1.9 billion for 2025 to deliver emergency agricultural aid to 49 million people Read More
Importantly, the researchers identified genes responsible for novel disease resistance and environmental adaptation. These findings provide essential tools to enhance future breeding programs
International scientists unveil genetic insights in largest ever wheat genome sequencing project Read More
A new report from FAO, The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2024, highlights the transformative role of trade in shaping global diets and addressing nutrition needs
Feeding the World, Nourishing the Future: FAO Report Offers Guidance and Data Read More
Fisheries and aquaculture remain vital sources of food, nutrition, and employment in India, directly supporting over 20 million fishers and farmers and twice that number across the value chain
Fisheries and aquaculture sectors key to India’s nutrition security, says FAO ADG Read More