To increase production of capsicum an important vegetable, cultivation of F1 hybrid is necessary. Now scientists at the IARI Regional Station,Katrain, Himachal Pradesh, have developed a hybrid called

At least 30 head of cattle have died in Shaheedanwali and Gudia Khera village during the past few weeks due to septicaemia. Panic-stricken villagers have brought the matter to the notice of the

The core group on the proposed model comprehensive crop insurance scheme (MCCIS) has authorised the General Insurance Corporation of India (GIC) to prepare a final draft for the scheme for Cabinet

Environmentalists and scientists are at odds on the efficacy of genetically engineered crops for india amidst the raging controversy over the US seed company Monsanto's field trials of its Bollgard

China plans to gradually decrease the planting area of outdated grain varieties, such as spring wheat in northeast China and early paddy rice in the southern part of the

Life sciences firm, Monsanto Co., may have taken a giant step closer to the Governemnt approval of its deal to acquire cotton seeds maker, Delta & Pine Land Co., with its decision to auction off its

The modified crop insurance scheme to help farmers overcome loss due to natural calamities and pest attacks is likely to be finalised on

Scientists believe they have made a breakthrogh in plant research that could help feed millions and save children in poor countries unable to afford vaccines, a joint Australian/Belgium research team

The Indian scientist are genetically engineering rice to make it tolerant to adverse environment conditions and resist attacks by pathogens. Reports presented at the 86th Indian Science Congress held

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has developed a method of controlling pests of cotton crop to reduce dependence on expensive pesticides that drove a number of farmers into a debt