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India must speed up hybrid technology adoption in pulses, oilseeds to reduce imports, says PK Mishra, Principal Secretary to PMIndia must accelerate the adoption of hybrid technology in pulses and oilseeds to address production deficits, despite challenges faced by ...08 Jan, 2025, 04.06 PM IST- Bayer partners with Solynta to revolutionise potato farming in India and KenyaBayer and Solynta have agreed to collaborate on distributing true potato seeds in Indian and Kenyan markets, marking Bayer's entry into the...25 Jun, 2024, 12.30 PM IST
- GM mustard sown in 6 field trial plots days before top court took up plea against itThe yield evaluation is undertaken at three levels during three seasons. First level is 'Instant Hybrid Trial' (IHT), while the second and ...14 Nov, 2022, 12.16 PM IST
- Kaveri Seeds to adopt GMS technology for hybrid cotton seedsNearly a fourth of their hybrid cotton seeds production of Kaveri next year would be through GMS technology and entire hybrid cotton seeds ...15 Oct, 2019, 11.18 AM IST
- These seed bankers are saving India’s native cropsFarmers, agri scientists and even former techies are pitching in to stop hardier and healthier indigenous varieties from disappearing07 Jul, 2019, 02.09 PM IST
- Desi GM cotton seeds to compete with MonsantoThe long-staple local or desi seeds and short-duration American cotton varieties were developed by the Central Institute for Cotton Researc...06 Sep, 2016, 09.22 AM IST
- Freed from Monsanto's patent rights, private seed companies consider production of non-hybrid Bt cotton seedsIndia’s private seed companies are for the first time considering production of non-hybrid Bt cotton seeds, seeking to benefit from the gov...31 Mar, 2016, 10.15 AM IST
- Swelling input costs push Telangana and AP cotton farmers to traditional hybrid varietiesCotton farmers now have an option of switching to non-BT or traditional hybrid varieties that have given comparable yields in trials.29 Oct, 2015, 10.05 AM IST
- Technology for producing hybrid seeds vital: FAO-UNPraising the government for its "deep interest" in developing hybrid rice varieties, he also lauded it for being an active participant at a...11 Aug, 2014, 12.31 PM IST
- India needs hybrid seeds to increase rice production: International Rice Research InstituteTaste is one of the main reasons Indian farmers are not taking to cultivation of high-yield hybrid rice varieties developed by scientists.14 May, 2014, 08.11 PM IST
- HC gives Mahyco a chance to contest Karnataka ban on Bt cottonThe High Court said that the state government's order on ban "may treated as proposal" against which Mahyco will file objections within fiv...13 Apr, 2014, 01.49 PM IST
- New hybrid maize seed developed for Gujarat: AAU OfficialThe variety is rich in Lysine (an essential amino acid) and is touted to be a source of rich protein diet for the tribals, who are its majo...13 May, 2013, 10.25 AM IST
- India's seed industry to grow by 53% by 2015: AssochamThe country's seed industry is expected to grow by 53 per cent to Rs 10,700 crore by 2015 on increased demand for high-yielding varieties t...09 Dec, 2012, 12.04 PM IST
- Forgotten rice varieties turn premium foodScarce crop varieties, remnants of India’s rich agricultural heritage, have become the new luxury food. Wealthy health-conscious urban peop...11 Mar, 2011, 02.26 AM IST
- Govt to encourage the cultivation of hybrid riceIn an effort to enhance rice productivity, the Manmohan Singh government has, in a policy shift, decided to encourage the cultivation of hy...21 May, 2010, 05.34 AM IST
- Two GM varieties of wheat developed by Indian co registeredMNCs have garnered a major share of the Rs 6k-crore seeds market in India. In fact, many private companies have forged alliance with MNCs a...26 Dec, 2009, 04.59 AM IST
- NSC to market Monsanto's hybrid corn seedsThe company signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) early this month with MIL to market and distribute 200 tonnes of hybrid corn seed th...25 Oct, 2007, 06.10 PM IST
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