Speed Breeding: From Faster Generations to Better Varieties

Megha M S¹, Akhil S². ¹Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641 003, Tamil Nadu, India ²Department of Agricultural Microbiology, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Gujarat- 388110, India Introduction Developing a new crop variety is rarely a quick job. A breeder…

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Agriculture: Backbone of Our Life and Economy

Priyanka Paul11. M.Sc. (Agriculture) in Agronomy, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, Odisha, 7612111. . B.Sc. Agriculture, The Neotia University, South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, 743368 Agriculture is the most important industry in our life and is considered the backbone of an economy. Agriculture is an industry that is not only related to cultivation…

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Indo-French Scientific Collaboration to Strengthen Agricultural Research and Innovation

New Delhi:India and France are strengthening their long-standing scientific partnership to advance research and innovation in agriculture and allied sciences through the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/CEFIPRA). Established in 1987, CEFIPRA is a unique bilateral institution supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Ministry…

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Agri-Innovation for Doubling Farmers’ Income: Pathways to Profitable and Sustainable Agriculture

Doubling farmers’ income has been one of the most important goals of Indian agriculture. While increasing production alone is not enough, agri-innovation—the application of technology, new practices, business models, and institutional reforms—has emerged as a key driver to achieve higher and more stable farm incomes. Agri-innovation goes beyond traditional farming and focuses on reducing costs,…

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