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Despite rain, country’s wheat yield to cross last year’s target: ICAR DG

India’s wheat production is set to exceed 119 million tonnes in 2025–26, surpassing last year despite adverse weather. With 40% harvesting complete...

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English

Farmers told to adopt new cane varieties for better productivity, disease resistance

The ICAR-Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore has urged farmers to adopt new sugarcane varieties to improve productivity and disease resistance. Officials say...

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Wheat News in English

India’s Wheat Outlook Promising: Record Harvest on the Horizon

India is poised for a record wheat harvest, likely nearing 120 million tonnes, surpassing last year’s output. The gain is driven by...

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Wheat News in English

Dehradun : ICAR introduces farmers to new wheat varieties in Doon

ICAR–IISWC distributed TL seeds of new wheat varieties DBW 371 and DBW 372 to farmers in Raipur Block, Dehradun. About 50 farmers...

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Rice News in English

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

IRRI and ICAR have developed advanced rice lines for Dry Direct-Seeded Rice (DDSR) in India, boosting yields by 15–16% while reducing water...

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Wheat News in English

India’s ICAR panel shortlists 23 new wheat varieties for commercial release

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has approved 28 new wheat and barley varieties for seed release, including 23 wheat and all...

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Sugar News in English

ICAR actively developing and promoting multiple disease-resistant sugarcane varieties to improve recovery rates

Heavy rains in Maharashtra have submerged sugarcane fields, damaging an estimated 100 lakh tonnes. Despite losses, 1,200 lakh tonnes are still expected...