Centre makes U-turn on GM mustard
In a move that could pave the way for farmers to grow genetically modified (GM) mustard in the country, the Centre sought to withdraw the...
Continue ReadingICRISAT’s World Vegetable Centre helping farmers in crop diversification
The per capita vegetable consumption in India significantly lags behind the Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO) recommended daily intake. According to World Vegetable Centre, while...
Continue ReadingDr. Suri Sehgal receives the prestigious Dr. M S Swaminathan Award for Leadership in Agriculture
Dr Surinder (Suri) Sehgal, a visionary, institution builder, agricultural entrepreneur, and founder of S M Sehgal Foundation (India) and Sehgal Foundation (USA) has been given...
Continue Reading2023 Top 10 Next Gen Leaders: 8-10
For the fourth year in a row, Seed World asked for nominations for top leaders in the industry who showcase a drive for bettering the...
Continue ReadingSocial engagement by Noble Seeds
As a socially responsible company, Noble Seeds is involved in the following social causes.Creating agriculture awareness among school children about cleanliness and encouraging them to...
Continue ReadingNASA technology can detect plant diseases from above
A breakthrough study has shed new light on how advanced technology can be used to help mitigate plant diseases. NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern...
Continue ReadingDr. Ajay Kohli appointed interim Director General of IRRI
Deputy Director General for Research Dr. Ajay Kohli has been appointed interim Director General of the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) by the Board of...
Continue ReadingHAU Bajra Section Receives National Best Research Center Award
The Bajra Section of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCSHAU), Hisar has received the prestigious Best Research Centre Award for the year 2022-23 at...
Continue ReadingSyngenta Seedcare introduces Equento
Syngenta Crop Protection’s Seedcare business introduced Equento, a novel seed treatment that provides outstanding control of various soil pests while helping farmers increase the sustainability...
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