ICAR to promote technology to address challenges of climate change
1 year, 5 months ago

ICAR to promote technology to address challenges of climate change

The Hindu  

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research has adopted multi-pronged steps to address the challenges created by climate change and these steps, based on technology, will help farmers and governments build resilience, said its Director-General Himanshu Pathak. Talking to reporters in New Delhi on July 17 on the 95th Foundation and Technology Day of ICAR, Dr. Pathak said 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras provide advisory and technical know-how to farmers for faster spread of new technologies in the sector. He said the Centre has taken efforts to bring more attention to agriculture education and make ICAR function as a global university to impart quality education in agriculture. He said ICAR has developed several new varieties of seeds of paddy which would be given to neighbouring countries such Nepal and Bangladesh under the proposed “Seeds Without Border” programme.

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India’s agri transformation a lesson for others: Modi
4 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s agri transformation a lesson for others: Modi

The Hindu  

Inaugurating the triennial conference organised by the International Association of Agricultural Economists here on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India’s experience is valuable for discussions on transforming the food system and is sure to benefit the Global South. The Prime Minister said from a newly independent nation facing challenges to ensure food security 65 years ago, India has now …

ICAR to launch ‘one scientist, one product’ scheme today
5 months, 1 week ago

ICAR to launch ‘one scientist, one product’ scheme today

The Hindu  

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research will launch its ‘One Scientist-One Product’ programme on July 16 to improve research in the field of agriculture and animal husbandry. The ‘one scientist, one product’ programme will be inaugurated by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Dr. Pathak said the ICAR is also working to develop 100 new seed varieties and 100 farm …

Private sector urged to collaborate with government to develop solutions for agriculture at Agri Intex 2024
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Private sector urged to collaborate with government to develop solutions for agriculture at Agri Intex 2024

The Hindu  

The private industry should join hands with the government to develop technologies for farmers, said Himanshu Pathak, Secretary of the Department of Agricultural Research and Education, and V. Geethalakshmi, Director General of the Indian Council for Agricultural Research. Inaugurating a five-day agricultural trade fair Agri Intex 2024, organised by the Coimbatore District Small Industries Association, on Thursday, Mr. Pathak said …

How agriculture curriculums are adapting to climate change and sustainability
7 months ago

How agriculture curriculums are adapting to climate change and sustainability

India Today  

Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, supporting over 50% of the nation's workforce. However, the sector faces significant challenges due to climate change, which affects crop yields, water availability, and overall agricultural productivity. Its core missions are solar energy, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, water conservation, and the Himalayan ecosystem Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana objective is to ensure …

Need for climate-smart agriculture in India
1 year, 1 month ago

Need for climate-smart agriculture in India

The Hindu  

The two most important issues facing humanity in the 21st century are climate change and food insecurity. The Food and Agriculture Organization said in 2019: “Climate-smart agriculture is an approach for transforming food and agriculture systems to support sustainable development and safeguard food security under climate change. CSA comprises three pillars or objectives: sustainably increase agricultural productivity and incomes; adapt …

With India Leading, G20 Gets Down to Brass Tacks on Climate Resilient Agriculture
1 year, 3 months ago

With India Leading, G20 Gets Down to Brass Tacks on Climate Resilient Agriculture

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Climate change has emerged as a serious challenge to sustainable agriculture that can ensure food grains production to meet the needs of the people and India is playing its part in tackling this global test, Union minister of state for agriculture and farmers welfare Shobha Karandlaje said on Monday. Addressing the media at the start of the three-day G20 …

Climate change may impact foodgrains production up to 47% by 2080: ICAR-DG
1 year, 3 months ago

Climate change may impact foodgrains production up to 47% by 2080: ICAR-DG

The Hindu  

There is a need to address climate risks through adaptation and bring immediate benefits by reducing the adverse impacts of climate change, Union Minister of State for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Shobha Karandlaje has said. On CRA, she said it would encompass adaptation and co-benefits of adaptation strategies to meet many challenges posed by climate change. Climatic extremes Director General …

Tomato Price Hike: NRF Could Bolster R&D to Address Agriculture Crisis - News18
1 year, 5 months ago

Tomato Price Hike: NRF Could Bolster R&D to Address Agriculture Crisis - News18

News 18  

Nowadays, tomatoes are trending at Rs 100 per kg and ginger and garlic are touching Rs 150-200 per kg. Even though India is the world’s second-largest producer of tomatoes and other vegetables but wholesome agriculture is facing a wide spectrum of challenges, such as stagnation in crop yields, declining soil organic matter, multi-nutrient deficiencies, shrinking arable land, water availability, cold …

India to seek agri solutions in G20
1 year, 6 months ago

India to seek agri solutions in G20

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Union agriculture minister Narendra Singh Tomar said that India was ready to work with G20 countries to find solutions to the challenges being faced in different sectors of agriculture. Addressing the media on the first day of the G20 agriculture ministers meeting here on Thursday, the minister exuded hope that India would find solutions to these challenges through deliberations …

How Science and Technology Can Accelerate Progress on Sustainable Development Goals
2 years, 1 month ago

How Science and Technology Can Accelerate Progress on Sustainable Development Goals

News 18  

Science and technology have formed the bedrock of all major changes that have enabled countries to leapfrog from the agricultural to industrial to now the technological evolutions. With technology continuing to play a pivotal role in guiding and shaping businesses, the question is no longer of how countries will adapt it to spur sustainable growth, but how effectively, especially in …

Handling heatwave: Way ahead for Indian agriculture
2 years, 2 months ago

Handling heatwave: Way ahead for Indian agriculture

Firstpost  

India witnessed its hottest March in over a century, and the warming of the Indian Ocean and recurring El Nino events could lead to more and longer lasting heatwaves in the country This year, parts of the world have been caught in the grip of heatwaves and wildfires that have been sweeping across Europe and Asia. India witnessed its hottest …

A strong commitment to agricultural growth
2 years, 6 months ago

A strong commitment to agricultural growth

Hindustan Times  

Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Union ministry of agriculture and farmers welfare has rolled out innovative schemes to reform the farm sector and empower farmers. The Union government has credited around ₹1.82 lakh crore to 115 million farmers under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Yojana. The government has also constituted a committee under the Indian Council …

A warming world is affecting Indian agriculture, industries
3 years, 4 months ago

A warming world is affecting Indian agriculture, industries

Hindustan Times  

Changes wrought by the climate crisis will have economy-wide repercussions in India if not mitigated, shrivelling both agriculture and industry, experts have warned. “Temperature in apple-growing regions of Himachal Pradesh showed an increase, whereas precipitation showed a decrease in recent years in Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur,” one of the ICAR studies said. Sudarshan and co-authors from New Delhi’s Indian …

ICAR-AIEEA 2020: NTA revises schedule for UG, PG, PhD exams; check revised time table at nta.ac.in
4 years, 3 months ago

ICAR-AIEEA 2020: NTA revises schedule for UG, PG, PhD exams; check revised time table at nta.ac.in

Firstpost  

The ICAR AIEEA-UG has been postponed in view of Delhi University entrance test, IPMAT and NRTI tests were also falling on the same dates The National Testing Agency has postponed the Indian Council of Agricultural Research AIEEA Undergratuate exam. NTA has released a revised schedule for its undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD exams. As per an official notification by NTA, the …

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