Tuesday, 17 June 2025
The Sikkim agricultural department has started a project to encourage the growth of microgreens throughout the state, particularly in urban areas like Gangtok where land availability is restricted, as part…
Today in New Delhi, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan publicly announced the successful development of two genome-edited rice varieties by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Utilizing state-of-the-art…
IIT Ropar and AVPL International are partnering to develop a complete, end-to-end indigenous drone ecosystem – hardware, software, and AI – all made in India to resolve risks to data…
Fresh squash is increasingly popular as consumers seek healthier diets. Its vibrant colors, nutritional benefits and quality make it a favorite. But it’s getting tougher for squash farmers worldwide who…
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research’s (ICAR) varietal identification committee (VIC) has chosen three maize hybrids created by Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) for nationwide distribution. At the 68th annual meeting…
Let’s examine how crucial biotechnology is for another agri boom. The uses of biotechnology in agriculture are extensive and profound, ranging from crop improvement to soil health, pest and disease…
Agri biotech startups are driving innovations in crop improvement, biofertilisers and precision farming, targeting the nation’s long-term goals of food security, reduced cost for farmers, sustainability and high yields for…
By Ram Kaundinya, Advisor, Federation of Seed Industry of India & Co-founder, AGVAYA Indian agriculture stands at a pivotal crossroads, balancing the urgent need for higher productivity with the growing…
AgroSpectrum Technovate 2025, a premier conference dedicated to exploring the intersection of agriculture and technology, kicked off in Navi Mumbai, today. The two-day event brings together industry leaders, innovators, researchers,…
If agriculture goes wrong, nothing else will have a chance to go right in the country,” remarked Dr. M.S. Swaminathan—widely considered the father of India’s Green Revolution. Even though the…
The partnership will focus on biofortification and innovative nano-enabled inputs to benefit farmers with cost-effective, high-yield solutions. Biofactor, a leading agricultural biotechnology company, has signed an MoU with the School…
Currently, 16000 acres are under HDPS cultivation in Maharashtra, with nearly 6664 farmers participating through PPP in the special project on cotton initiative involving CICR, 10 private seed companies. India…
Between 2020 and 2024, the state introduced over 46 innovative rice seed varieties, boosting resilience and productivity, further reinforcing the role of biotechnology in agricultural sustainability. Calling the Andhra Pradesh…
Under this partnership, C-CAMP has successfully transferred two breakthrough biocontrol technologies to PI on an exclusive basis. PI Industries Ltd. (PI), a leading player in Agri Sciences, has entered into…
