Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference, New Delhi
Sh. Narendra Modi, Hon’ble Prime Minister of India inaugurated the Global Millets (Shree Anna) Conference in New Delhi at Subramaniam Hall, NASC Complex, IARI Campus, PUSA New Delhi on 18 March, 2023 at 11 AM. Based on India’s proposal, the year 2023 was declared as the International Year of Millets (IYM) by the United Nations […]
Technologies for Quality Seed Production in Castor
Castor (Ricinus communis), is an important industrial crop with 45-55% oil and a unique fatty acid, ricinoleic acid (80-93% of oil). Castor oil and its derivatives are used in the manufacture of several industrial products like lubricants, medicine, laxatives, nail polishes, paintings etc. India accounts for 69% of the world’s castor area and 85% of […]
Training on value addition in Oilseeds
A training programme was organized on value addition in oilseeds under the ABI incubation UNIT ON 28.02.2023 and 03.03.2023 to around 110 participants comprising of District Project Managers and Assistants. Project managers of Society for Eradication of Rural Poverty, Telangana of NRCM, RC, NIRDPR. Hands on experience training towards crushing of edible oils was imparted […]
Castor field day in collaboration with KVK, Yagantepalle at Yagantepalle, Nandyal Dist, Andhra Pradesh on 13/03/2023
Organised castor field day at Yagantepalle, Nandyal dist A.P on 13/03/2023. Discussed about the quality seed production techniques, postharvest technicalities, seed standards, good agricultural practices, pest and diseases of castor. Sanitised about the FPOs, and sunflower cultivation in Nandyal region. Sri. P. Balaji, Chariman, KVK, Yagantepalle, Dr. Dhanalakshmi, PC, KVK, Yagantepalle, Dr. M.Sudhakar, SMS, (Agronomy), […]
One-day hands-on training programme on “True hybrid testing in pulse crops using molecular techniques” Under Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) of DST-SERB funded project.
ICAR-Indian Institute of Pulses Research (IIPR), Kanpur, organized a one-day hands-on training programme on “True hybrid testing in pulse crops using molecular techniques” Under Scientific Social Responsibility (SSR) of DST-SERB funded project “Detection of genetic loci associated with yield attributes and seed quality traits under high temperature exposure in Field pea (Pisum sativum L.) (CRG/2021/0007324)” […]
Improved Samba Mahsuri
Bacterial blight (BB) is a major disease of reducing rice yields significantly. Since chemical control of the disease is not possible, development and deployment of resistant varieties is the only economically feasible strategy available for managing the disease. Towards this objective a collaborative research team of scientists from DRR and CCMB have successfully introgressed three […]
DRRH 3 The First High Yielding Rice Hybrid With Medium Slender (MS) Grain Type
Directorate of Rice Research (DRR),Hyderabad has developed a high yielding hybrid DRRH-3 with medium slender grain type for irrigated ecology. It can be cultivated in areas with assured irrigation, where fine- grained rice varieties are preferred and widely cultivated. This hybrid can give about 23-30% more yield than BPT 5204. The grain quality traits of […]
Training Cum Exposure Visit of Skilled Support Staff of ICAR-IIRR on March 28,2023
Training cum Exposure visit of Skilled Support Staff of ICAR-IIRR on March 28,2023 to College Farm – College of Agriculture, PJTSAU Rajendranagar, Hyderabad Training cum Exposure visit of Skilled Support Staff (SSS) of ICAR-IIRR to College Farm, College of Agriculture, PJTSAU Rajendranagar, Hyd, was organized on March, 28, 2023 as part of the institute’s HRD […]
Certificate Course on Soil & Water Conservation and Watershed Management
The competent authority has been pleased to approve the enhancement of training charges from Rs.45,000/- to Rs.60,000/- (Rupees Sixty Thousand only) per participant in respect of Four- month Training “Certificate Course on Soil & Water Conservation and Watershed Management” being organized regularly by the Institute for the officers of state line departments. This enhancement in […]
Activities and Timelines – REWARD Project
Suggested Activities Under the Project The suggested time specific activities table and timeline chart are prepared based on the activities to be undertaken in the selected micro-watersheds. DPR preparation for 75 micro-watersheds will be prepared in 1st two years using the developed DSS and field verification and in case of delay in the development of […]