Breaking new ground in Indian agricultural education, Kaveri University is marrying agricultural educationwith technology education, a blend that would suit the current requirements of the
Nagpur: The prohibited herbicide-tolerant (HT) seeds genetically engineered to survive toxic weed killers have made deep inroads into the market, and it may end up
Nearly 30 years ago, Australia’s first genetically modified field crop was planted: Bt cotton.CSIRO scientists helped develop this insect-resistant cotton variety, using a gene derived
Dr. C.D. Mayee, India’s renowned “Cotton Man,” has been honored with the ICAC Researcher of the Year 2025 award for his transformative contributions to cotton
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Thursday launched the 15-day “Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan” (campaign to build a developed agriculture for India), at a
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has introduced a significant amendment to the Fertilizer (Inorganic, Organic, or Mixed) (Control) Order, 1985, aimed at enhancing
Insecticides Ltd. (IIL), a leading player in India’s crop protection and Nutrition industry, announced the launch of Altair, a patented pre-emergent herbicide for paddy. Altair
The release of genome-edited rice marks a policy and scientific shift, positioning India to lead biotech-driven farming amid climate, resource, and food security challenges This
India plans to amend the Seed Act to ensure seed traceability and curb counterfeit sales. The move aims to mandate certification, enhance quality control, and