climate-resilient crops

Nagaland has released seven short-duration rice varieties that mature in 115–120 days. Here is what farmers should know about yield, climate resilience and adoption.

Climate-resilient crop varieties can help farmers manage drought, floods, heat and other weather risks. Learn how ICAR is developing and promoting such varieties in India.

Millets can help farmers diversify crops and manage water needs in areas facing water stress. Learn which millets India grows and why their cultivation matters.

ICAR developed 386 improved crop varieties across 44 crops in 2025-26. What traits do the new varieties offer and when can farmers access them?

Millets are often described as climate-resilient crops. Can they actually help farmers reduce water use, and what should farmers check before replacing rice or wheat?

Climate change is making rainfall and temperatures less predictable for Indian farmers. Here are practical ways to reduce crop and income risks.

ICAR has developed hundreds of improved crop varieties with traits for drought, heat, flooding, pests, diseases and better nutrition to support Indian farmers.

ICAR has released 184 improved crop varieties across 25 crops, including climate-resilient and biofortified varieties aimed at improving farm productivity.

ICAR has released a new pigeon pea variety that offers higher yield, better tolerance to drought and resistance to major diseases, benefiting rainfed farmers across India.

ICAR has called for science-based regulations to speed up the approval of genetically modified and gene-edited crops, saying faster adoption can strengthen India's food security and climate…