Tag: ICAR
Forum to discuss roles of industry in efficient implementation of One...
Sixth International One Health Day seeks to highlight interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary engagements as well as multi-sectoral collaboration as aspects crucial to the implementation of the One Health concept.........................
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......................
SABC brings in first ever pheromone-based technique to combat Pink Bollworm
Mating disruption is an innovative pheromone-based technique that interferes with the reproductive cycle of PBW in such a manner that the population levels are significantly reduced and crop damage is diminished.....................
FICCI honours Dr CD Mayee for his lifetime contribution in agriculture...
Dr CD Mayee is currently serving as the President of South Asia Biotechnology Centre (SABC), Jodhpur and Advisor to Agrovision Foundation, Nagpur..................
Dr R S Paroda chairs an expert panel on sustainable agriculture,...
Experts share their thoughts on gene editing and its implications on the future of agriculture in India.......................
IPM cumin holds great potential to boost smallholder farmers’ income
DBT-SABC Biotech KISAN hub for western dry region kicks start Rabi 2020 mega farm demonstrations cum training program for smallholder seed spices farmers of Barmer................
Food processing sector forms a critical link between farmers & industry
Experts deliberated on the various aspects of Food Processing Industry and Agriculture during COVID-19 at a webinar organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and industry. The topic was 'Mitigating Risks In #Food Processing- Role of Insurance and Quality Inspection in Food Processing Industry & Food Imports & Exports'.................
ICAR celebrates its 92nd Foundation Day, awards scientists
ICAR has been recognizing and rewarding the institutions, scientists, teachers, farmers and agricultural journalists every year. This year; nearly 160 awardees under 20 different categories have been selected..................
New research findings by Indian scientists might improve rice productivity
In a new study, researchers from the leading institutes in India have identified a region in the genome of rice, which seems to have the potential for improving productivity.........................
India grants market access to Brazil’s sesame seeds, in return Brazil...
In a bilateral meeting with Brazilian Minister for Agriculture, Ms. Tereza Cristina Correa da Costa Dias, the Indian Minister for Agriculture, Narendra Singh Tomar announced approval for market access to sesame seeds from Brazil to India and thanked Brazil for granting market access to maize seeds from India.....................