Precision farming to make it sustainable, secure: ICAR-DG Dr. Himanshu Pathak emphasizes smart agriculture for sustainable crop production at ICAR seminar, highlighting role of technology in farming. The Hindu · Feb 22, 2024
Union Minister Parshottam Rupala calls for innovations to foster sustainable, climate resilient agri-food systems Union Minister Parshottam Rupala stresses need to transform agri-food systems into sustainable enterprises. He highlights need to promote traditional farm products & minimise post-harvest losses. 16th Agricultural Science Congress & Expo in Kochi to discuss modern scientific tools, climate action, advances in genomics & IPR policy. Over 1,500 delegates from… The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023
Climate change may impact foodgrains production up to 47% by 2080: ICAR-DG Union Min. Shobha Karandlaje urges addressing climate risks through adaptation to bring immediate benefits. ICAR Director General & Secretary of DARE Himanshu Pathak says agriculture in India is highly vulnerable to climate change & govt. has initiated schemes to promote adoption of climate resilient technologies. 1,600 scientists, research scholars &… The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023
State-of-the-art plant clinic, seed production centre inaugurated at ICAR-IIHR ICAR-IIHR inaugurated a Plant Health clinic, Seed Production Centre, Centre for Spawn Incubation, Agri-Business Incubation Centre, Centre of Excellence on Kamalam fruit, Fruit Plant Mall, and Karnataka Exotic Fruit Farmers Association. These facilities will help farmers and horticultural growers with diagnostic services, advisories, and improved seed quality. The Centre of… The Hindu · Aug 30, 2023
ICAR-CTCRI to focus on climate-resilient crop varieties During the 2022-2023 year, 346 crop varieties have been released by the institution across the country, and of this, 255 crop varieties are climate resilient. CTCRI observes its 60th foundation day The Hindu · Jul 22, 2023
ICAR to promote technology to address challenges of climate change ICAR adopts tech-based steps to address climate change challenges, helping farmers and governments build resilience. 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras provide advisory & technical know-how. Centre takes efforts to bring more attention to agricultural education and make ICAR a global university. The Hindu · Jul 17, 2023
Transformation in farm sector essential for making India a developed country, says ICAR Director-General Director-General of Indian Council of Agriculture Research (ICAR) Himanshu Pathak has emphasised the need for bringing about a transformation in the farm sector to make India a developed country from a developing country. Delivering his address at the 36th annual convocation of the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) held at… The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023
National Dairy Research Institute launches Bajra Lassi KARNAL: Himanshu Pathak, Secretary DARE Director General Indian Council of Agricultural Research on Sunday launched “Bajra Lassi” milk-pearl millet composite based fermented beverage at National Dairy Research Institute’s (NDRI) milk parlour. The Times of India · Mar 27, 2023
Security firm finds flaws in Indian online insurance broker A cybersecurity firm informed a major Indian online insurance brokerage last month that critical vulnerabilities in its network could expose sensitive personal and financial data from at least 11 million customers The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022