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Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: Study
Conservation agriculture combined with subsurface drip irrigation can significantly improve wheat grain protein content while increasing crop yields and reducing water and nitrogen requirements, according…
ICAR @98: Science, innovation and sustainability for Viksit Bharat 2047
As the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) marks its 98th Foundation Day, the occasion celebrates the remarkable journey of the country’s premier agricultural research,…
Dr Reddy’s Foundation soil testing lab set to hit 1-lakh sample mark ahead of 2026 rabi season
Srikakulam: Dr Reddy’s Foundation — a family-owned trust and one of the key beneficiaries of the CSR funds of pharma major Dr Reddy’s Laboratories —…
Agri Minister seeks tougher laws on fake seeds, pesticides; aims to reach 100 million farmers with ICAR technologies
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) marked its 98th Foundation Day on Thursday in New Delhi. Addressing the event, Union Minister for Agriculture &…
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective action
Every year, World Desertification and Drought Day (June 17) reminds us that land is far more than a natural resource. It is the foundation of…
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure world
Agriculture today stands at a defining crossroads. Climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, water stress, biodiversity loss, rising input costs and market volatility are reshaping food systems…
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadership
India’s agricultural journey is one of the most remarkable stories of transformation in modern history. From a nation once dependent on food imports and vulnerable…
Cooperatives key to India’s agricultural growth: NAAS
Despite significant gains in food production, millions of small farmers still face challenges such as limited market access, rising input costs, climate risks and weak…
Can ethanol save sugar sector? ET Conversation with DG ISMA – The Economic Times Video
India’s sugar industry is facing pressure from rising cane costs, stagnant sugar and ethanol prices, and excess ethanol capacity despite heavy investments, says India Sugar…
El Nino spells trouble for kharif harvests across India
A study by scientists from an ICAR institute has found that El Niño events have historically reduced yields of major kharif crops in India, especially…