Understanding Research and Evaluation system of improved crop variety release in India
Guest Author: Dr. Kuntal Das, Senior Specialist, International Rice Research Institute, South Asia Regional Centre, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), India 05
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Assessing durability of potato breeding lines against PCN threat
24 December 2021, UK: Researchers at the James Hutton Institute and James Hutton Limited are exploring ways to reduce the losses
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Five new climate and disease resilient potato varieties approved for release in Malawi
24 December 2021, Malawi: Five climate and disease resilient potato varieties developed by the James Hutton Institute-led Quikgro research project
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Govt of India spent 12 crore on Seed Village Programme (Beej Gram Yojana) in 2021-22
23 December 2021, New Delhi: Govt. of India is implementing Seed Village Programme (Beej Gram Yojana) since 2014-15 to upgrade the
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New Seed Treatment Sets Higher Standard of Control for Peanut Disease
Trebuset® Peanuts seed treatment from Syngenta guards roots against key peanut diseases to help deliver exceptional seedling vigor and strong early-season
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Velvetleaf found in horticultural crop
22 December 2021, New Zealand: Velvetleaf, an unwanted organism under the Biosecurity Act, is a weed that can drop as
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Syngenta Vegetable Seeds invest in new UK supply logistics
16 December 2021, UK: Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has announced a new dedicated UK distribution channel, to assure growers receive timely delivery
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EPA Sued Over Failure to Close Pesticide-Coated Seed Loophole Killing Bees and Endangered Species
15 December 2021, California: Yesterday, Center for Food Safety (CFS) and Pesticide Action Network of North America sued the Environmental Protection Agency
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New Class of Pioneer® Brand Seed Products Poised to Drive Farmer Success
Flagship Seed Brand of Corteva Agriscience Advances 87 New Corn and Soybean Products in the U.S., Including Exclusive Pioneer® Brand A-Series
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Indian Government distributed 8.20 lakh mini seed kits of rapeseed & mustard in Rabi 2021
15 December 2021, New Delhi: Government of India is implementing rapeseed & mustard Seed Minikit distribution programme under National Food security Mission
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