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ICAR Study Links Soil Carbon Loss to Climate Change Why in the News ? A recent ICAR study, led by eight scientists including Director-General Mangi Lal Jat, reveals that climate change and imbalanced fertilizer use are accelerating the decline of soil organic carbon in India’s arable lands, threatening soil health and agricultural sustainability. This decline …
Read MoreMaitri 2.0 Strengthens India-Brazil Agritech Cooperation Why in the News? The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) launched Maitri 2.0, the second edition of the Brazil-India Agritech Cross-Incubation Programme, in New Delhi. The initiative promotes co-creation, innovation, and bilateral cooperation to strengthen sustainable agriculture, resilient food systems, and global food security, emphasizing the integration of …
Read MoreIndia Launches First Genome-Edited Rice Varieties Why in the News ? India has become the first country globally to develop and release genome-edited rice varieties, launched by Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. These high-yield, climate-resilient varieties aim to improve nutrition, productivity, and support the vision of Viksit Bharat. About the Launch of Genome-Edited Rice Varieties: …
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