Agrospectrum India, Author at AgriInsite

ICAR defends evaluation of gene-edited rice lines, underscores scientific rigor and farmer-centric release

ICAR refuted allegations of bias in evaluating gene-edited rice lines Pusa DST-1 and DRR Dhan 100, citing long-established blind, multi-location AICRPR protocols....

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Rice News in English

Philippines redefines rice import policy with market-linked tariff framework for 2026

The Philippines will resume rice imports in January 2026 under a new flexible tariff system ranging from 15–35 per cent, replacing the...

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Rice News in English

Chhattisgarh’s rice innovation breaks through: First export of fortified grains to Costa Rica

India has exported its first batch of Fortified Rice Kernel from Chhattisgarh to Costa Rica, marking a milestone in nutrition-focused agri-exports. The...

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Rice News in English

Bharat International Rice Conference 2025 to strengthen India’s global trade footprint, advancing innovation and sustainability in agriculture

India will host the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2025 in New Delhi on October 30–31, with participation from over 170 countries....

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Rice News in English

India’s rice revolution begins: Scientists engineer varieties built for drought and efficiency

Indian rice farming is set for a transformative leap with IRRI and ICAR developing advanced rice lines for Dry Direct-Seeded Rice (DDSR)....

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Edible Oil News in English

Uttar Pradesh : BL Agro signs MoU MoFPI to set up world-class agro-processing plant; plans to invest Rs 1,660 cr

BL Agro will invest ₹1,660 crore ($200 Mn) in Bareilly, UP, to build a greenfield integrated agro-processing hub, including a fully automated rice...

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Maize News in English

UPL launches Brucia – Latest innovation in weed management for maize crop

UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions has launched Brucia, a post-emergent maize herbicide, in Karnataka. Using advanced chemistry and a new active ingredient, it...

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Maize News in English

ICAR-IIMR launches its own branded maize seeds, expands nationwide reach

ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (IIMR), Ludhiana, has launched its first-ever branded hybrid maize seeds, aiming to provide farmers across India with...