By R. Krinitha – B.Tech, Christ University Agricultural biotechnology is a transformative force poised to reshape the future of farming. By harnessing genetic engineering, molecular biology and other biotechnological innovations, it is helping ensure food security, improve crop resilience and promote sustainable practices. Genetically Modified Crops (GMOs) are a significant achievement in agricultural biotechnology. These…
Mysore/Mysuru: Stressing on the need for encouraging small farmers to take up smart farming, Padma Shri awardee Scientist Prof. S. Ayyappan (Subbanna Ayyappan), who is also the Chairman of Gurugram based National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories (NABL), said that development of farmers who provide us food, should be the first priority. He…
Mysore/Mysuru: A demonstration of drones in agriculture and farm operations was held in city this morning where the crowds witnessed their uses to save money, time and labour. The game-changer display was held on the second day of the third edition of three-day conclave TechBharat-2022 that began at the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research…
H. Ramachandregowda Memorial Progressive Farmer Award conferred Mysore/Mysuru: Chukki Nanjundaswamy, Managing Director, Amritabhoomi International Centre for Sustainable Farming and Development, said that fight for life and death was going on between the powerful companies and farmers without backing. The Government was formulating rules to completely banish farmers from agriculture. She was speaking after presenting H….
Bengaluru: Maintaining that App-based crop survey has been introduced on an experimental basis this year, Agriculture Minister B.C. Patil said that the App-based survey will be made mandatory from next year. Speaking at a meeting with Agriculture officers from all districts at Kuvempu Auditorium in GKVK campus here on Friday, Patil said, this year, the…
Mysuru: Maintaining that the agriculture sector needed more push along with the introduction of reforms to spur growth, Prof. S.Ayyappan, former Director General of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) stressed on the need for making farming smart just as smart cities. He was speaking after inaugurating the day-long Council of Scientific and Industrial Research…
Papaya is one of the important fruit crops of India and all other papaya-growing countries. Owing to its high yield and profitability, it has become very popular among farmers in India. In addition, it contains enzyme papain and chymopapain, both of which are widely used in the food and drug. Total annual world production is…
M.K. Kailash Murthy’s unique experiment in natural farming at Kollegal can act as shield against natural disasters like it happened in Kodagu and Kerala By Prof. B. Sheik Ali At a time when there are talks about how to prevent or at least minimise the damage caused by natural disasters like floods and landslides in…
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