ICAR to showcase innovations in crop improvement, gene editing and sustainable agriculture at the Emerging Science, Technology and Innovation Conclave in New Delhi from October 27–29 Key Highlights ESTIC-2026 dates: October 27–29, 2026, at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. ICAR’s role: Lead participation in the thematic session
ICAR Director General Dr. M. L. Jat urges India to move beyond production-focused farming towards agri-food value chains, with stronger market intelligence, value addition and farmer profitability Key Highlights 10th National Convention of Agrivision: Held on 13–14 October 2026 at the ICAR–NASC Complex, PUSA, New Delhi. Participation across
NRC 268 and NRC 270 record preliminary yields of around 20 quintals per hectare despite adverse weather conditions, compared with India’s average soybean productivity of 10–11 quintals per hectare Key Highlights Improved soybean varieties: ICAR–National Soybean Research Institute, Indore, assessed NRC 268 and NRC 270 during its
Shivraj Singh Chouhan calls for coordinated implementation across 100 priority districts, with greater farm credit, pulses cultivation in rice fallow areas, water conservation and high-value horticulture Key Highlights District-led agricultural planning: District Collectors have been asked to review agricultural action plans monthly and accelerate implementation through coordinated
DARE-ICAR promotes plastic-free campuses, waste-to-wealth initiatives and the principles of Reduce, Reuse and Recycle, with potential lessons for hotels, restaurants and tourism establishments Key Highlights Nationwide cleanliness drive: The Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE) and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) are conducting indoor
Gaya in Bihar, Nagaur in Rajasthan and Umaria in Madhya Pradesh ranked among the best-performing districts as the government prioritises agricultural productivity, irrigation, post-harvest infrastructure and farmers’ incomes Key Highlights PMDDKY completes one year: The Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana marked its first anniversary on 11 October
Hnahsin Kut 2026 concludes, celebrating the State’s natural beauty, cultural vibrancy and community-led enterprise while opening new avenues for sustainable tourism and local livelihoods Champhai, October 17, 2026: The 2026 edition of Hnahsin Kut, also known as the Cosmos Festival, concluded today after eleven days of
Global, 16th October 2026 The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Association of Chefs’ Societies (Worldchefs) have signed an Implementation Agreement to expand the World Food Forum (WFF) Young Chefs Programme (YCP). The agreement was signed by Kazuki Kitaoka, Director of