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Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...- ICAR–IVRI achieves breakthrough in Sahiwal breeding using advanced reproductive technologiesThe technology involves ovum pick-up, in vitro fertilization, and embryo transfer. This opens new avenues for rapid genetic improvement of ...
- Argentina-India strengthen cooperation in agriculture researchIndia and Argentina have signed a Work Plan 2025-2027 to boost agricultural research and technology exchange. This collaboration will focus...
- Seed industry concerns not addressed in Budget: FSIIFSII had made a representation for restoration of the 200 per cent income tax deduction of the research expenditure of seed industry. Kaund...
- China builds world's largest seed bank to boost food securityChina's top policymakers said last month that the country's seed sector is vital to guaranteeing the country's food supply, a long-standing...
- KeyGene launches strategic research collaborationKeyGene’s crop innovation platforms will be used for the development of economically important and market relevant traits.
- ICRISAT and NIAB, UK join hands to develop cereals that use nitrogen efficiently for higher yieldsA team of researchers from India and the United Kingdom have come together to develop new cereal crop varieties that use nitrogen efficient...
- Budget 2016: Agriculture Ministry seeks animal health card schemeThe new scheme has been proposed as at present out of 300 million bovines, only 85 million are milk producing, leaving large number of unpr...
- Rallis India buys 19% stake in Metahelix Life for Rs 73.33 croreTata group firm Rallis India has acquired an over 19 per cent stake in its subsidiary firm Metahelix Life Science for Rs 73.33 crore.
- NBPGR eyes low-cost methods to store germplasm"Right now, we are dependent on refrigeration system, where we maintain temperature as low as minus 20 degree Celsius year round.
- Assam has potential to produce purple tea: ExpertAssam can emerge as the only place in the world after Kenya to become a producer of health-rich purple tea, a senior scientist and tea expe...
- Kerala biodiversity board to revive tuber crop farmingThe KSBB has proposed a Tuber Germplasm conservation programme in Onattukara in Alappuzha district to conserve and enrich tuber crop divers...
- Climate change spurs positive for India: Overseas demand for indigenous cattle risesIndia’s cattle population declined 4% to 190.9 million, according to the 19th livestock census in 2012, the most recent.
- Nuziveedu Seeds receives Bio Excellence awardThe bio excellence awards were presented to the biotech leaders as a part of the 'Bangalore India BIO' event.
- Icrisat identifies climate resilient germplasm to support chickpea breedingInternational Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics has identified 40 germplasm lines of chickpea with resistance to extreme w...
- Punjab Agricultural University signs pact with CPRIPunjab Agri University has entered into an agreement with Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) to intensify research on potato improvem...
- NBA to file bio-piracy case against developers of BT Brinjal: OfficialNBA) is all set to file the country's firstever bio-piracy criminal case against companies involved in developing BT Brinjal by using its l...
- Godrej Seeds & Genetics Limited (GSGL) formed to enter Hybrid Seeds businessGodrej Agrovet enters Hybrid Seeds business in India .Godrej Seeds & Genetics Limited (GSGL), formed to enter Hybrid Seeds business.
- DuPont enters India's cotton-seed marketDupont, one of the world’s top five seed companies, has acquired Nandi Seeds and the cotton germplasm business of Nagarjuna Seeds in India.
- New variety of Arabica to hit stands by DecThe Balehonnur-based Central Coffee Research Institute is all set to announce the launch of a new variety of Arabica.
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