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Varanasi, India, 28 November 2024 – Varanasi recently hosted an engaging session entitled “India’s Role in the Global Seed Sector: Opportunities and Expectations.” This gathering brought together esteemed experts, policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers to discuss India’s seed industry’s vast potential and significant challenges. The dialogue highlighted the promising opportunities presented by India’s rich biodiversity, technological advancements, and strategic role

Varanasi, India, 28 November 2024 – The 13th National Seed Congress (NSC) held important discussions on improving cooperation in the seed industry among countries in the Global South. Experts from various regions shared ideas on how to work together better and exchange knowledge in the seed sector. The discussion highlighted the need for South-South collaboration to tackle shared issues like

Varanasi, India, 28 November 2024 – Leading experts and stakeholders from the public and private sectors gathered for a pivotal plenary session at NSC 2024, titled “Strengthening the Seed Sector through Public-Private Partnerships.” This session explored collaborative strategies to improve seed quality and accessibility. Moderated by Dr. Jauhar Ali, Principal Scientist at IRRI, the session featured distinguished panelists, including Dr.

Varanasi, India, 30 November 2024 – Various topics related to emerging challenges and opportunities in the allied areas of the seed sector were deliberated during the 2024 National Seed Congress. One such plenary session, entitled “Emerging opportunities in seed sector to include value-added traits, landraces, and crops,” focused on the potential of value-added traits, traditional landraces, and diverse crops and

Varanasi, India, 30 November 2024 – At the 13th National Seed Congress (NSC 2024), a transformative plenary session illuminated the critical role of natural and organic farming systems in creating a resilient and sustainable agricultural future. The session brought together experts, farmers, and thought leaders to discuss the opportunities and strategies that can drive India’s agricultural sector toward greater sustainability.

Varanasi, India, 30 November 2024 – The 13th National Seed Congress (NSC 2024) concluded with a dynamic plenary session centered on strategies to enhance Uttar Pradesh’s seed sector. Moderated by Dr. Vikram Patil, Agricultural Economics Scientist at IRRI, the session brought together a broad spectrum of stakeholders—from government officials and academic leaders to industry experts—to discuss actionable strategies that can

Varanasi, India, 1 December 2024 . As India works to adopt more resource-efficient and environmentally friendly Direct-Seeded Rice (DSR) systems, herbicide-tolerant (HT) rice technology offers a promising solution to manage weeds. However, concerns such as the risk of gene flow to wild and weedy rice, the development of herbicide-resistant weeds, possible harm to non-target species, and effects on future crops

(Photo) Gas sampling collection using the closed chamber method during land preparation Kubota and IRRI launched a first-season experiment that could potentially reduce rice cultivation GHG emissions. The project explores using AWD and rice straw removal from fields to achieve carbon neutrality without risking food security. 10 December 2024, LOS BANOS, PHILIPPINES —The rice sector is vital in achieving food