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Millet Mela in Mysore on August 26 and 27

MYSURUA millet mela to showcase 250 varieties of millets, health benefits & financial benefits for farmers. Held Aug 26-27, supported by GIZ, ICAR, JSS & Devadhaanya. Attractions include culinary delights, fruit saplings, organic seeds, handicrafts & competitions. Call Manju K.S. or Komal for info.

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Scrap PPP model in ICAR, says Bharatiya Kisan Sangh

Bharatiya Kisan Sangh (BKS), an RSS offshoot, calls for cancellation of ICAR's provision of private-public participation (PPP) in research, citing insecurity of senior scientists.

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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.

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In five years, top science labs create a splash with pisciculture in Nabarangpur, one of India’s poorest districts

Nabarangpur, Odisha, once dependent on Andhra Pradesh for fish, now has a thriving pisciculture value chain, thanks to the efforts of CIFA and 11 other ICAR-affiliated institutes. This is a unique experiment in India where top scientific labs are focusing on grassroots development. The value of the fish market in…

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Focus more on research in animal husbandry, fisheries for overall farm sector growth: Tomar to farm scientists

Union Agriculture Minister Tomar urged farm scientists to focus on research in animal husbandry and fisheries to boost production and their contribution to the farm sector growth.

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Smart farming: CTCRI technology wins recognition at national level

e-CBSF is an IoT device that calculates nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and water requirements of field crops with the aim of minimising the yield gap. It was recognised as one of five best technologies developed for the horticultural sector in 2022-23 at the 95th Foundation Day Ceremony of the ICAR

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117 agri scientists complete foundation training at NAARM

In all, 117 newly-recruited scientists, including 42 women, of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) completed their probationary training at NAARM.

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ICAR-CTCRI to take its tuber-based rainbow diet campaign to more States

The initiative is aimed at popularising biofortified tubers and value-added products made from them among the tribal communities for tackling malnutrition and ensuring a balanced diet

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Top news developments in Karnataka on June 7, 2023

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CTCRI to organise brainstorming session on pest management in cassava

The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) here is organising a one-day brainstorming session, ‘Management of mealybugs in cassava: Present status and future strategies,’ on Tuesday at its Sreekaryam campus.

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Exotic wasp from Africa released in Kerala to control pest affecting tapioca

An exotic wasp imported from Africa has been released in Kerala to tackle a destructive mealybug which wreaks havoc on cassava (tapioca) crop.

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ISRO Took Initiatives For Feasibility Studies On Missions To Venus: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Replying to a written question in the Lok Sabha Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Wednesday said that ISRO has taken initiatives for feasibility studies on missions to Venus. Read on for details:

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New curriculum ready for agri varsities: ICAR-DDG

Varsities told to be revenue generation models

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ICAR scientists discover new fish species in Mettur dam

The edible fish has been named after the Council as Pangasius icaria

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Bengaluru’s Indian Institute of Horticultural Research tops the list of 93 ICAR institutes in national ranking

Plant varieties and technologies developed by Institute located in Hessarghatta is contributing about ₹13,000 crore a year to country’s exchequer

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Symposium on ‘Agricultural Higher Education by Private Universities’ today

The ICAR-National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) will conduct a national sympos

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TS Minister urges Centre to include millets in PDS

He suggests support price for millets to increase extent

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Explained | What is the lumpy skin disease affecting cattle in India? What are its economic implications and does it affect milk for consumption?

The viral infection has killed nearly 75,000 cattle in India and spread to more than 10 States and UTs, hitting Rajasthan the worst

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57,000 cattle died so far from Lumpy Skin Disease; Centre asks States to boost vaccination process

Lumpy skin disease has spread in six-seven States, including Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh

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Nod for nano urea based on established rules: Ministry

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Scientists are unsure about how ‘Nano Urea’ benefits crops

Farmers are benefitting from it and, ultimately, they are the best judge, says inventor Ramesh Raliya

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Nano urea fast-tracked for approval despite incomplete trials

Three seasons of independent assessment by the ICAR is required for approving a new fertiliser.

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India Post commemorates 75 years of ICAR-CPCRI

India Post has released a special postal cover and my stamp to commemorate 75 years of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)-Central Plantation Crops Research Institute (CPCRI), Regional Station, Kayamkulam.

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Centre of Advanced Study in Marine Biology gets ICAR accreditation for fisheries science course

With the accreditation, the faculty and students will get financial support for their studies and infrastructural facilities

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ICAR develops vaccine for Lumpy Skin Disease in cattle

As of August 8, the disease has spread to Rajasthan, Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar and Uttarakhand

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