Tag: Crops
Sharda University to host World BioProtection Summit – India 2022
The event will be attended by innovators, academics, manufacturers, agronomists, technical managers, IPM practitioners and end-users in the BioProtection sector
GEAC clearance mandatory for environmental release of GM crops: Minister
Applications are considered by GEAC as per the provisions of the Rules, 1989 and amendments thereafter
AgroStar acquires INI Farms, marks entry into global food supply chain
The combined entity will foray into growing its export business with multiple crops and new regions and aims to penetrate domestic B2B output business
New polyhouse technology to help cultivate off-season crops
Conventional greenhouses have disadvantages due to roof covering which sometimes lead to excessive heat and insufficient light (early morning). Besides this, they are also prone to insufficient levels of CO2, transpiration and water stress........................
ICAR scientists developed 1575 varieties of 70 field crops in last...
During 2014 till January 2021, a total of 1575 varieties of 70 field crops have been developed which include 770 of cereals, 235 of oilseeds, 236 of pulses, 170 of fibre crops, 104 of forage crops, 52 of sugarcane and 8 of other crops......................
Scientists identify genes to improve fertilizer nitrogen use efficiency in rice
After analyzing over 16,600 genes, scientists have systematically shortlisted 62 candidate genes and then further narrowed them down to “06 high priority target genes” for their potential to improve NUE in rice.........................
No headway in GM crops saga as govt rules out go...
Federation of Seed Industry of India expresses its disappointment on Minister Prakash Javadekar’s response in Rajya Sabha on transgenic crop trials
Bayer wins ‘Best Employer in India’ Award four years in a...
Kincentric has awarded recognition to Bayer India for the fourth time in succession. The award is a recognition of the work done by Bayer’s highly passionate employees during the pandemic in line with the company’s global vision of “Health for all, Hunger for none”......................
DBT celebrates its 35th Foundation Day, stakeholders laud its exemplary work
The e-book "DBT Fights COVID- From Virus to Vaccine" showcasing initiatives and achievements of DBT in mitigation of COVID-19 pandemic, unveiled.....................
Experts demand removal of ban on GM crops, say their efficacy...
It is time that regulators along with scientists speak of the efficacy of these technologies so that decisions are not based on speculations......................