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Mohd Mustaquim The three-day Dryland Congress 2026 concluded in New Delhi with a strong call for greater South-South and triangular cooperation to accelerate solutions for dryland agriculture. The final day … The post Dryland Congress 2026 Calls for Scien

BK JHA Moth bean, one of the most important pulse crops of the hot arid regions of Western Rajasthan, is cultivated over nearly 10 lakh hectares. However, its productivity remains … The post CAZRI Moth Bean Varieties Demonstrate Remarkable Resilience Duri

BK JHA India needs to urgently overhaul its agricultural export logistics ecosystem by integrating warehousing, cold chains, quality testing, certification and transportation into a seamless single-window system, Central Warehousing Corporation … The post

India's Kharif sowing pattern is showing a significant shift this year, with the total area under major crops falling by nearly 19 lakh hectares from last year, even as farmers … The post Kharif Acreage Falls 1.9%, but Crop Shifts Signal Changing Farm Pri

In this conversation, Professor Rajeev Varshney reflects on the people behind the numbers, the scale and collaborative nature of modern science, and how agricultural genomics has transformed, translating discoveries into breeding and farmers' fields The p

Scientists have demonstrated a new approach to crop breeding that could help overcome one of agriculture's biggest challenges: developing varieties that are both highly productive and capable of withstanding harsh growing conditions The post Pangenome bre

ICRISAT and partners deliver high-yielding, premium-quality varieties for Odisha, Gujarat, Rajasthan and the Northeastern States. In a significant breakthrough for India's edible oil economy, the All India Coordinated Research Project … The post New Groun

Professor Varshney's research has contributed to the development and delivery of more than 300 improved crop varieties, particularly legumes and cereals, benefiting millions of smallholder farmers across Asia and Africa The post Indian-Australian scientis

BK JHA The BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Meeting in Indore concluded with the unanimous adoption of the Indore Declaration, a landmark framework that could significantly shape the future of global agriculture, … The post Indore Declaration Sets BRICS Agric

BK JHA With the Kharif 2026 season approaching, the Union Government has rolled out a comprehensive agriculture preparedness strategy focused on quality seeds, timely credit, crop insurance reforms, natural farming … The post Kharif 2026: Centre Unveils F