Breakthrough in Nitrogen Use Efficiency: New Method to Enhance Crop Yield

Breakthrough in Nitrogen Use Efficiency: New Method to Enhance Crop Yield Researchers have discovered a new method to improve Nitrogen Use Efficiency (NUE) in crops by reducing nitric oxide (NO) levels, significantly enhancing nitrogen uptake in rice and Arabidopsis. This breakthrough could lead to better crop productivity and reduced fertilizer dependency, promoting sustainable agriculture. Key Findings of the Study• Conducted

India’s Groundwater Resource Assessment Report 2024: Key Findings and Improvements

India’s Groundwater Resource Assessment Report 2024: Key Findings and Improvements The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), in collaboration with State Groundwater Departments, has released the ‘National Compilation on Dynamic Ground Water Resources of India, 2024’, highlighting significant improvements in groundwater recharge and extraction trends across the country. Key Highlights of the 2024 Report• Total annual groundwater recharge increased by 15

Workshop on Strengthening Camel Milk Value Chain in India Organized

Workshop on Strengthening Camel Milk Value Chain in India Organized The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying (DAHD), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations and ICAR – National Research Center on Camel, organized a stakeholder workshop on ‘Strengthening Camel Milk Value Chain in India’ in Bikaner, Rajasthan. Objective of the WorkshopThe workshop aimed

Animal Welfare Board of India Partners with NALSAR University for Legal Training

Animal Welfare Board of India Partners with NALSAR University for Legal Training The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NALSAR University of Law to provide professional legal training to individuals supporting District Societies for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCAs) and State Animal Welfare Boards. This strategic collaboration aims to enhance legal

Northeast Region States Meet 2025: Boosting Fisheries Development in India

Northeast Region States Meet 2025: Boosting Fisheries Development in India The Department of Fisheries, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, and Dairying, recently organized the ‘Northeast Region States Meet 2025’ to drive the growth of the fisheries sector in the region. During the event, the foundation for key fisheries development projects worth ₹50 crores under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya

Climate Change Poses Severe Threat to India’s Paddy Production

Climate Change Poses Severe Threat to India’s Paddy Production India’s rice-growing regions face increasing vulnerability to climate change, with rainfed paddy yields projected to decline by 20% by 2050 and 47% by 2080, according to a study by the National Innovation on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA) under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). Key Findings on Paddy Vulnerability• Rainfed

Indian Coffee Exports Cross $1 Billion Mark for the First Time

Indian Coffee Exports Cross $1 Billion Mark for the First Time In a significant milestone for the Indian coffee industry, the country’s coffee exports surged by 45% in 2024, reaching an all-time high of $1.68 billion, according to the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). Key Drivers Behind the Growth:A sharp 60% increase in Robusta coffee prices fueled by rising

Government’s Sugar Export Policy Stabilizes Prices While Ethanol Industry Faces Challenges

Government’s Sugar Export Policy Stabilizes Prices While Ethanol Industry Faces Challenges In recent developments concerning the Indian sugar market, the government’s sugar export policy has played a pivotal role in maintaining stable prices, according to industry experts. This strategy comes at a time when the ethanol sector continues to grapple with various challenges, particularly due to stagnant pricing structures. Avantika

Spice Start-Up Conclave to Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship Kozhikode

Spice Start-Up Conclave to Foster Innovation and Entrepreneurship Kozhikode The Indian Institute of Spices Research (IISR) in Kozhikode is set to host a three-day startup conclave titled “Rise Up” from February 19 to 21, aimed at inspiring innovative ideas and promoting entrepreneurship in the spice industry. Organized in collaboration with the Kerala Startup Mission, the conclave will feature an Ideathon,

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