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By BK Jha India’s mushroom cultivation sector is gradually emerging as an important component of agricultural diversification, offering a combination of nutritional security, livelihood generation, entrepreneurship and efficient resource utilisation. …
India’s Mushroom Economy: From Alternative Farming to a New Engine of Rural Enterprise Read More
Mohd Mustaquim The three-day Dryland Congress 2026 concluded in New Delhi with a strong call for greater South–South and triangular cooperation to accelerate solutions for dryland agriculture. The final day …
Dryland Congress 2026 Calls for Science, Innovation and Partnerships to Transform Drylands Read More
BK JHA Moth bean, one of the most important pulse crops of the hot arid regions of Western Rajasthan, is cultivated over nearly 10 lakh hectares. However, its productivity remains …
CAZRI Moth Bean Varieties Demonstrate Remarkable Resilience During El Niño Year Read More
ICRISAT and partners deliver high-yielding, premium-quality varieties for Odisha, Gujarat, Rajasthan and the Northeastern States. In a significant breakthrough for India’s edible oil economy, the All India Coordinated Research Project …
New Groundnut Varieties to Boost Farmer Incomes and Strengthen India’s Edible Oil Economy 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
ICRISAT, in collaboration with Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) through the All India Coordinated Research Project on Pearl Millet (AICRP) centre at the Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI) has …
ICRISAT and Partners Develop and Release the World’s First Three-way Pearl Millet Hybrid Read More
The minister stressed the need to scale up sustainable farming practices, especially in the face of global warming, unpredictable rainfall, and climate change’s broader impacts
Soil degradation on 30% of India’s farm land threatening productivity: Agriculture Minister Read More
Dr. Himanshu Pathak’s leadership will be pivotal as ICRISAT tackles the challenges of expanding drylands and works towards building resilient, sustainable agri-food systems across Asia, Africa, and beyond
ICRISAT appoints Dr Himanshu Pathak as Director General Read More
Enforcing IPR in seeds is crucial for protecting innovation, attracting investment in research and development, enabling technology transfer and ensuring the quality and safety for the seeds
Industry bats for strong IPR enforcement in seeds to “ensure food security” Read More
I RISE supports as many as eight Sustainable Development Goals, which “will become a safety net for rural prosperity in India, focusing on training and engaging rural youth in agriculture.”
Syngenta Global CEO unveils I RISE initiative to empower rural youth with agri skills and jobs Read More