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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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Nutrition-wise, pulses provide protein, fibre, complex carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals like iron, zinc, folate, magnesium, among others. Nutrition and wellness consultant, Sheela Krishnaswamy, writes on the need and intake of pulses in daily diet…
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APEDA is interacting with ICAR-Indian Institute of Millet Research and other stakeholders like National Institute Nutrition, CFTRI and FPOs for perspective planning of five years for promotion of millets and millet products
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National Pulses Seminar will host discussions on nutrition and the role of pulses in enhancing nutrition security
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New FAO report on soil biodiversity examines the potential of soil organisms in ensuring sustainable agri-food systems and mitigating climate change
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International Platform for Digital Food and Agriculture was conceived in early 2019 when 74 Agriculture Ministers and high-level representatives from international organisations called on FAO to develop the idea
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Considering highly climate resilient, less water intensive, can be grown on dry-lands with high nutrition value, millets are also termed ‘smart food’ in various regions of the world
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Virtual World Soil Day celebration will focus on the importance of soils’ diversity for agri-food systems
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The model fertiliser retail shop, also known as Kisan Suvidha Kendra is set up in association with Horti Research Centre, a dealer with a network of over 4,000 farmers
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FAO’s The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) 2020 takes a new look at water shortages and scarcity in the world
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