ICAR Developed 386 Crop Varieties in a Year, What Could They Change for Farmers?
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?
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Can Millets Grow With Less Water? What Should Farmers Check Before Switching Crops?
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 Crop Planning Harder, What Can Indian Farmers Do?
Climate change is making rainfall and temperatures less predictable for Indian farmers. Here are practical ways to reduce crop and income risks.
ICAR Develops New Varieties to Help Farmers Handle Climate Stress
ICAR has developed hundreds of improved crop varieties with traits for drought, heat, flooding, pests, diseases and better nutrition to support Indian farmers.
184 New Crop Varieties Released to Help Farmers Raise Yields
ICAR has released 184 improved crop varieties across 25 crops, including climate-resilient and biofortified varieties aimed at improving farm productivity.
ICAR Releases Climate-Resilient Pigeon Pea Variety for Rainfed Farmers
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 Seeks Faster Rules for GM and Gene-Edited Crops
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…
Moringa Is Emerging as a High-Value Climate-Resilient Crop for Indian Farmers
Moringa cultivation is expanding in India due to rising demand from the food, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and export industries, offering farmers a profitable climate-resilient crop.
Breadfruit Is Emerging as a High-Potential Climate-Resilient Food Crop
Breadfruit is gaining attention for its high productivity, climate resilience, nutritional value, and potential to strengthen future food security.
Bambara Groundnut Is Emerging as a Climate-Resilient Crop for Dryland Farmers
Bambara groundnut is gaining attention for its drought tolerance, high nutritional value, and potential to strengthen climate-resilient farming in dry regions.