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Noted experts, speaking at a workshop ‘Transforming Agriculture: Women, Technology and Sustainable Growth’ organised by FSII and Fijeeha, echoed such sentiments ahead of International Women’s Day
Enhance access to inputs, credit and technology to empower women in agriculture: Experts Read More
Experts from across segments of the agriculture sector indicate a collective optimism and appreciation for the government’s initiatives in the Interim Budget, with hopes for continued support in the upcoming full Budget
Interim Budget 2024: Attention and augmentation are visible for agriculture sector, experts say Read More
The seed industry is closely monitoring the developments, and hopes that science will prevail, enabling farmers to access and benefit from scientific and technological innovations in the future
GM Mustard proceedings in Supreme Court: Industry remains hopeful, advocates innovation in agriculture Read More
FSII will actively seek collaboration and partnerships with industry players, research institutions, academia, and other stakeholders to drive innovation and knowledge exchange within the sector
New leadership team takes charge at Federation of Seed Industry of India Read More
High-yielding and high oil-producing hybrids like GM mustard will encourage farmers to take up mustard cultivation and further help address the gap between oilseed production and consumption in the country, Dr Ratna Kumria writes…
Why does India need to go with GM mustard? Read More
Decarbonisation process will boost the carbon market in India, allowing rural communities to earn an additional income, while improving their farms and resources, Dr Ratna Kumria writes…
How carbon credit programmes can benefit farmers while combating climate change? Read More
The popularisation of millets is going to increase the incomes of small-landholding farmers in India. And its consumption would help people fulfil their nutritional requirements, Mallika Verma writes
‘Shree anna’ millets to bring prosperity to farmers and people Read More
Farmer bodies and other concerned stakeholders have voiced concerns for better quality seeds that help them address their productivity, the resilience to climate change, amongst other factors
Incentivising agri-seed research & development is key to food security: Study Read More
The Horticulture Cluster Development Programme will allow higher production of fruit and vegetable crops that are better and uniform in quality, Mallika Verma writes
Cluster development programme can transform horticulture and farmers’ lives Read More
If specific crops are identified and targeted for improvement, the seed industry will be very happy to collaborate with ICAR and the government on this, Ram Kaundinya writes
How does the seed industry see the Union Budget 2023-24? Read More