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ICAR genome breakthrough opens door to improved pigeonpea varietiesThe newly developed T2T genome sequence contains 752.65 million base pairs of DNA assembled into 92 contigs, providing a complete represent...- In Detroit, residents began turning vacant lots into urban farms, and today the city says it has more than 2,200 gardens and farmsDetroit's urban farming movement began with residents planting on vacant lots. This grassroots effort gained momentum after the 2008 financ...
- No rodents in California vineyards? Barn owls point to a new future for American farming as ‘fear effect’ cuts pests by up to 52% without poisonCould barn owls offer a new future for farming in America? New research in California vineyards found that areas with more active barn owls...
- NRI selling property, shares or gold in India? Here's how you can manage your capital gains tax in a better waySelling Indian investments triggers capital gains tax for NRIs, with rules varying by asset type. Property sales offer significant tax redu...
- Tea Board launches NCVET-approved tea tasting courses to build skilled workforceThe Tea Board of India has unveiled innovative skill development courses in tea tasting, authorized by NCVET. Designed to nurture a skilled...
- Govt introduces Indian Statistical Institute Bill in Lok SabhaThe Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha. This legislation aims to update the institute's legal framewor...
- NBA releases Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions and rice-growing StatesOf the total amount, Rs 2.47 crore has been released to research institutions that conserved and shared the rice varieties with the company...
- Andhra govt, Australia sign MoUs on clean energy, manufacturing, education, skillsAndhra Pradesh and Australia signed four MoUs expanding bilateral cooperation. These agreements cover clean energy, advanced manufacturing,...
- US NSF backs India-US AI project to boost soybean breedingA joint India-US project will develop smart farming systems for soybean breeding. The National Science Foundation awarded over half a milli...
- New insurance norms for hospital admission: 'Unnecessary hospitalisation' won't be allowed; doctors fear genuine mediclaims may be deniedNew insurance norms for hospital admission issued by the General Insurance Council advise that patients with uncomplicated fever be treated...
- How a 13-year-old Arika Kundu turned peanut shell into a solution to remove pesticides from fruits & vegetablesArika Kundu, a young Indian-American student, has developed an innovative method for reducing pesticide residues. Her project utilizes disc...
- Study from 2009–10 found organic free-range eggs could come with an unexpected climate cost and may not be the greenest choice after allBuying organic free-range eggs feels like the ultimate green choice. But new research from the University of Oxford shows an unexpected cli...
- Bill to provide statutory framework to Indian Statistical Institute up for introduction in Lok SabhaA new bill will soon be introduced in the Lok Sabha to update the Indian Statistical Institute's legal framework. This legislation aims to ...
- Nagaland University study generates insights on climate variability effects on soil microbes & biological health in Assam’s tea plantationsThe study identified climatic conditions that support beneficial microbial activity and enzyme functions. Findings established soil microbi...
- Hawelia Group becomes founding member of Indian Green Building CouncilHawelia Group has joined the Indian Green Building Council as a founding member. This move highlights their dedication to environmentally r...
- Need for balanced regulatory system to promote use of bio-tech in farm sector: ICAR DGAccording to a statement by the Agriculture Ministry on Sunday, Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), in collaboration wit...
- India needs income-centric agri policies, greater Centre-state coordination: EAC-PM chairmanIndia must transition agriculture towards income generation, emphasizing crop diversification and market reforms, said S Mahendra Dev, Chai...
- ICAR @98: Science, innovation and sustainability for Viksit Bharat 2047Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 requires agriculture to move beyond production towards value addition, food processing, exports, bio-based ind...
- Dr Reddy's Foundation soil testing lab set to hit 1-lakh sample mark ahead of 2026 rabi seasonDr Reddy's Foundation is expanding its soil testing operations significantly. The Hyderabad lab aims to process one lakh samples before the...
- If countries without GM seeds can get better yields in pulses, why can't India: Chouhan to ICAR scientistsAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged ICAR to increase pulse and oilseed productivity. He emphasized research must address groun...
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