All posts tagged "Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR)"
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85Maize News in EnglishSilage maize can boost farmers’ income: Experts
Silage maize is being promoted as a game-changer for farm profitability and livestock productivity. Experts at an ICAR–IIMR workshop in Ludhiana highlighted...
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89Rice News in EnglishIndia’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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71Wheat News in EnglishIndia’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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253Ethanol & Bioenergy News in English“Maize production must grow at 8-9 per cent annually to support India’s ethanol blending target of E30”
At the 11th India Maize Summit, leaders from government, research, and industry stressed maize’s growing importance, particularly for ethanol. ICAR’s Dr. H.S....
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218Rice News in EnglishJitendra calls for paradigm shift in agriculture sector
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh urged a paradigm shift in agriculture by rapidly adopting modern technologies and fostering collaboration. Speaking at ICAR’s...
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332Maize News in EnglishICAR-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...
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162Wheat News in EnglishExport-Import Policy Must Protect Farmers’ Interests
Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan outlined key reforms: boosting oilseeds and pulses, promoting genomic seeds, tackling climate impacts, and curbing fake agri...
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279Wheat News in EnglishDespite warnings, MP sees highest wheat residue fires in country
Madhya Pradesh has reported 31,413 wheat stubble burning cases between April 1 and May 7, surpassing Punjab, Haryana, UP, and Delhi combined....
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292Wheat News in EnglishIndia developed 2,661 climate-resilient crop varieties between 2014-2024 to strengthen agricultural sustainability
India developed 2,900 crop varieties (2014-2024), with 2,661 being climate resilient. The Per Drop More Crop scheme promotes micro-irrigation for water efficiency....
