International Rice Research Institute has developed a flood-resistant variety of rice, which it aims to cultivate on a million hectares in the country by the end of next year, Director-General Mr R

Bangladesh fared better than Pakistan in accelerating agricultural growth rate after its liberation in 1971, said a study yesterday.

Pakistan and Brazil are likely to sign a Memorandum of Understanding in November to boost bilateral co-operation in the agriculture sector.

Mahyco (Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company) will have to wait for one more year to launch Bt cottonseeds with Roundup Ready Flex (RRF) technology as Genetic Engineering Approval Committee (GEAC) aske

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) has introduced ‘Swarna Sub1', a flood resistant rice variety.

The State Variety Approval Committee, at a meeting in Ludhiana today, approved HD 2967, a new wheat variety, to replace the existing PBW 343, which is being phased out because it has become increas