All posts tagged "Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)"
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57Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s love for oily food triples edible oil use, leads to import surge
India’s per capita edible oil consumption has surged from 8.2 kg in 2001 to 23.5 kg in 2024, surpassing ICMR’s 12 kg...
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131Maize News in English3 maize hybrids developed by PAU get ICAR nod for national release
Ludhiana: Three maize hybrids from PAU — Punjab Baby Corn 3, PMH 18, and PMH 19 — have been identified for national...
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109Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishGrain-based ethanol units to gain as new corn variety with more starch in offing
The Indian government plans to include ethanol content in maize seed approval specifications to encourage farmers to choose high-ethanol varieties, potentially improving...
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121Rice News in EnglishGovernment Develops 668 Climate-Resilient Paddy Varieties, But Key Adoption Data Missing
21 December 2024, New Delhi: The NICRA project of ICAR warns of climate change drastically cutting rice yields, with rainfed rice declining...
