ICRISAT’s AI-based Agromet Advisory Service

ICRISAT (International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has recently launched an AI-based Agromet Advisory Service to assist farmers with timely, data-driven weather and climate insights. What is the AI-based Agromet Advisory Service? This service integrates artificial intelligence (AI) and mach

Bio-fortified potatoes

India’s introduction of bio-fortified potatoes is a major development in tackling micronutrient deficiencies, especially iron deficiency, which is a significant public health issue. These potatoes, enriched with higher iron content, are part of a broader initiative led by the International Potato Center (CIP), based in Peru. Key Points: Bio-Fortified Potatoes: The

GM Crop

In ongoing trade talks, the United States is advocating for India to open its agriculture market to genetically modified (GM) crops. However, India has firmly rejected this proposal, citing concerns that the introduction of GM crops could undermine farmers' livelihoods, food safety, and threaten the country’s agricultural sovereignty. Agriculture and dairy are considered "sacros

Agricultural Monitoring and Event Detection (AMED) API

Google has launched the Agricultural Monitoring and Event Detection (AMED) API, an AI-based open-source tool designed to provide detailed insights into crop and field activity across India. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural management by providing data at the field level, which is crucial for farmers, agritech startups, and researchers. About the AMED API The AMED API leverage

Japonica Rice

Researchers at the National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), based in Delhi, have successfully used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology to enhance the phosphate uptake and transport in Japonica rice varieties, a significant advancement in agricultural biotechnology. This development has the potential to address global challenges related to phosphate deficiency in soil, which can lim

13th Edition of National Seed Congress (NSC)

13th Edition of National Seed Congress (NSC) The 13th edition of the National Seed Congress (NSC) recently took place, bringing together scientists, policymakers, and industry representatives for a three-day event aimed at strengthening the agricultural sector both in India and globally. The NSC serves as an important platform for discussing innovations in the seed industry, fostering collabora

Tur dal procurement portal

Cooperation ministry recently launched a portal through which farmers can sell tur dal to government procurement agencies at the minimum support price (MSP) or market price, whichever is higher. Govt. Procurement agencies - National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (Nafed) or National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF).

Electronic soil

Context: Researchers have developed a new electronics soil that was found to increase the growth of barley seedlings by 50 per cent in a new study. News: A new eSoil, developed by the Electronic Plants group at Linköping University, enhances barley seedling growth by an average of 50% in hydroponic cultivation. The low-power bioelectronic scaffolding, called eSoil, is designed for