Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) Archives

“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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Rice News in English

Jitendra 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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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...

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Wheat News in English

Export-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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Wheat News in English

Despite 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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Wheat News in English

India 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....

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Wheat News in English

ICAR’s wheat research centre advises farmers to keep vigil on pests as sowing ends

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has advised wheat farmers to monitor crops for yellow and brown rust infections, especially after...

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Rice News in English

ICAR-CRRI Empowers Vulnerable Rice Farmers in Cuttack to Combat Climate Change and Boost Productivity

January 10, 2024, New Delhi: ICAR-Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, concluded a 4-day training on "Improved Paddy Production Technologies in the Changing...