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Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET)

The Central Institute of Post Harvest Engineering and Technology (CIPHET) is a premier national research institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), dedicated to the study,...

October 8, 2018

Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR)

The Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) is a premier national research organisation dedicated to the advancement of millet science and technology in India. Operating under the Indian...

October 3, 2018

Neem Oil-Coated Urea

Neem Oil-Coated Urea (NOCU) is a form of nitrogenous fertiliser developed to enhance nitrogen-use efficiency and minimise environmental losses associated with conventional urea application. By coating urea granules...

September 28, 2018

Pink Bollworm (PBW)

The Pink Bollworm (PBW) (Pectinophora gossypiella) is a destructive insect pest that primarily attacks cotton crops and is regarded as one of the most serious threats to global...

September 27, 2018

Potash Block

A Potash Block refers to a designated area of land or subsurface territory identified and allocated for the exploration, extraction, and production of potash minerals. Potash, primarily composed...

September 26, 2018

Almond

The almond is a deciduous tree species belonging to the genus Prunus, notable for its economic, cultural, and botanical importance across regions with Mediterranean-type climates. Although popularly referred...

September 4, 2018

2018 World Coconut Day (WCD)

The World Coconut Day (WCD) is observed every year on September 2 to enhance coconut farming with focus on productivity and product diversification. The day is also celebrated...

September 3, 2018

Abiotic stress

Abiotic stress refers to the negative influence of non-living environmental factors on living organisms within a particular habitat. These stressors affect population performance or individual physiology when their...

August 31, 2018

Agrarianism

Agrarianism is a social and political philosophy that emphasises the value of rural life, agricultural communities and family farming as the foundation of a just and stable society....

August 25, 2018

Agricultural science

Agricultural science, often shortened to agriscience, is a multidisciplinary branch of biology concerned with the study, practice and advancement of agriculture. It integrates knowledge from the natural, economic...

August 25, 2018

Agriculture

Agriculture is the system of cultivating plants, rearing animals and managing natural resources to produce food, fibre, fuel and other essential commodities. It encompasses crop and livestock production,...

August 25, 2018

Aquaculture

Aquaculture, sometimes called aquafarming, refers to the controlled cultivation of aquatic organisms including fish, crustaceans, molluscs, algae and a wide range of aquatic plants. It encompasses freshwater, brackish...

August 7, 2018

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