Stubble burning season begins in northern states as air quality concerns loomExperts are warning of an increase in crop residue burning in neighboring states as the monsoon season comes to an end. Satellite data from...
19 Sep, 2023, 01.48 PM IST
G20 first spouses see breakthroughs in Indian agriculture at IARI, enjoy farm-to-fork millet experienceThe spouses of G20 leaders also visited the "live millets cooking counter" at IARI where celebrity chef Kunal Kapur prepared dishes and ser...
09 Sep, 2023, 03.05 PM IST
No cause of concern for wheat crop if temp prevails below 35-degree C in mid-March: IARISpeaking with PTI, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) Director A K Singh said: "The IMD (India Meteorological Department) has fo...
22 Feb, 2023, 06.20 PM IST
IARI trying higher yield in short-duration rice varieties to stop stubble burning in PunjabStubble burning by farmers in Punjab and other parts significantly contributes to air pollution in north India during winters.
07 Nov, 2022, 06.17 PM IST
Cabinet approves setting up of IARI-AssamThe first IARI was set up in the national capital way back in 1967. The Modi government announced plans to set up four such institutes the ...
17 May, 2017, 04.49 PM IST
Cabinet approves transfer of 2 acres of IARI land to VCI"The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the proposal for transfer of two acres of land from the IARI."
05 Oct, 2016, 02.34 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 'Krishi Unnati Mela' at Pusa campus on March 19The fair would be organised at the Pusa campus of Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) in Delhi.
06 Mar, 2016, 10.58 AM IST
IARI releases seven new varieties of cropsIn a sign of the strength of India's public research institutions, Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) released seven new varieti...
08 Feb, 2016, 11.25 AM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee expresses concern over likely fall in farm outputPranab Mukherjee called for serious efforts to overcome the challenge and make Indian agriculture sector resilient to weather fluctuations.
05 Feb, 2016, 03.39 PM IST
IARI needs one-time grant of Rs 500 crore to boost infrastructureIARI is plagued by poor infrastructure and needs at least Rs 500 crore one-time grant to strengthen the country's premier agri-research bod...
01 Sep, 2015, 04.18 PM IST
September rains crucial for kharif foodgrain output: IARIOn crop condition of pulses and oilseeds, the IARI chief said these crops do not require much water, but they would suffer from extreme wea...
31 Aug, 2015, 03.29 PM IST
PM Modi asks farmers to raise pulses productionNarendra Modi asked farmers to enhance pulses production to help India become self-sufficient and reduce imports by using one-fifth of thei...
28 Jun, 2015, 08.54 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to lay foundation stone of 1,000-acre agri institute in Jharkhand on June 28Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone of the Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) in Jharkhand on June 28.
26 Jun, 2015, 03.04 PM IST
'1/3rd of organic product sold in Delhi loaded with pesticide'CCFI Chairman requested the govt to take action against such organic brands that are cheating the consumers with unethical marketing practi...
17 Dec, 2014, 07.37 PM IST
Study says 33% of organic food contain pesticidesThe organic vegetables tested positive to pesticides include brinjal, ladyfinger, tomato, capsicum, chiili, cabbage, cauliflower, coriander...
17 Dec, 2014, 01.15 PM IST
- Hillary talks of agri cooperation
Hillary Clinton on Sunday expressed US commitment in working with India in the area of agriculture, particularly in developing seeds with i...
20 Jul, 2009, 03.58 AM IST
- IARI not for Basmati definition
Virtually all the delicious-smelling rice varieties grown in the north may be able to call themselves basmati if the government accepts a p...
25 Jul, 2007, 02.12 AM IST