Crop Varieties
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A Complete Guide to Litchi Varieties
Explore the diverse varieties of litchi developed for high yield and disease resistance.…
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Diversity of Toor Varieties: A Comprehensive Overview
Explore the various toor varieties providing farmers with a wide array of choices to address their unique requirements, optimize yields, and promote sustainable farming practices for future generations.…
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A Complete Guide to Turmeric Varieties
Know about the various resistant, high yielding and adaptable varieties of Turmeric…
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Varieties of Black Pepper: Characteristics and Special Attributes
Explore the diverse array of black pepper varieties offering growers a spectrum of options through their unique needs and environmental conditions.…
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Improved Varieties of Mango in India
Mango breeding has led to enhanced varieties that are suited to both domestic and export markets, ensuring high yield and productivity.…
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Regional and Improved Varieties of Ber in India
India's diverse ber cultivars offer high yields, excellent taste, pest resistance, and climate adaptability, helping farmers achieve optimal growth and quality produce.…
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Significant Bael Varieties in India: A Complete Guide
Explore the improved Bael varieties developed by Indian agricultural institutes having high yield, excellent taste, and adaptability to various climates and processing needs, providing farmers with unique traits to optimize growth and produce quality fruit.…
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Role of Resistant Chilli Varieties in Mitigating Phytophthora Root Rot and Chilli Leaf Curl Virus
Development and adoption of resistant chilli varieties like Arka Nihira and Arka Dhriti are pivotal in mitigating the adverse effects of Phytophthora root rot and Chilli Leaf Curl Virus.…
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Varieties of Okra: A Comprehensive Guide to Cultivating Diversity and Flavor
From vibrant varieties to cultivating diverse flavors, discover everything you need to know for a good harvest.…
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2380 High-Yielding Crop Varieties Introduced in Last 9 Years in Response to Climate Change
Approximately 80% of the cultivars exhibit resilience to both abiotic stresses, such as climatic conditions, and biotic stresses, providing farmers with the means to cope with challenges posed by climate variations.…
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NRRI Seeks Approval For 10 New Rice Verities to Enhance Crop Resilience & Yield
The National Rice Research Institute (NRRI) has submitted 10 new rice varieties to CVRC and seeks approval to enhance crop yield and resilience.…
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PAU Releases New Horticulture Crop Varieties for Farmers
Dr. Satbir Singh Gosal, PAU VC said that new varieties will boost the growth of horticulture crops and double the income of farmers in the state.…
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Different Types of Spider Plant You Can Consider in Your Indoor Garden
Homes and plants are a perfect match. Indoor plant additions never let you down, whether your goal is to enhance the appearance of your home or you just want the atmosphere to be cleaner and more breathable. Which is more thrilling? There are many interesting…
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What Makes Purple Corn Purple? Check out Some Interesting Facts
Purple corn has been around since the Incan Empire, between 3000 and 2500 BC. It came in the central Peruvian mid-altitude area, and then expanded to the country's coast, and finally reached the high-altitude Andean highlands. From the time of the Incan Empire until the…
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List of Rare Snake Plant Varieties in the World
Rare snake plant species can improve the aesthetics of your interior and outdoor spaces. Long, pointed leaves that can become fairly tall are a frequent feature of snake plants. Read this article to know about different rare snake plant varieties around the globe.…
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Explore Some Unknown Grape Varieties Across Globe
It's time to experiment with some of the unusual grape varieties that are gradually gaining popularity. The uniqueness of grape types and geographic location can provide something unusual to the taste and the globe. It's fascinating to see how winemakers are experimenting with rare, niche…
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Rare Varieties of Apple in The World
Ever heard or tasted any rare apple variety besides those that we get in the market. In this article we will talk about some of the rarest varieties of apples found all over the world.…
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Sierra Mixe Maize: This Unique Corn Variety from Mexico May Cut Fertilisers Use
People in Sierra Mixe, a mountainous region in southern Mexico, have been cultivating an unusual variety of giant corn for thousands of years. They grow the crop on soils deficient in nitrogen, an essential nutrient, and use little additional fertiliser. Despite this, their corn towers…
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Check out State Wise Suggested Varieties of Lentil
It is also used with wheat flour while making bread and cakes. Given that they contain more than 25% protein, lentils are a great meat substitute. They're also a fantastic source of iron, a mineral that vegetarian diets occasionally lack.…
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9 Most Popular Varieties of French Bean
The French bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is a popular legume vegetable farmed for its soft green pods, which can be eaten fresh or processed. The pods can be green, yellow, red, or purple depending on the cultivar. It is eaten as a vegetable and as…
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3 Unique Cauliflower Varieties that You can Grow in Your Garden
In India, cauliflower is one of the most popular winter vegetables. It is thought to have originated in Europe and was derived from broccoli. Cauliflower is grown in practically every state in India, although the most important are Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Orissa, Assam, M.P., Gujarat,…
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Jharkhand Agri Research Institutes Release 16 High-Yielding Crop Varieties for Farmers
State Variety Release Committee (SVRC) of Jharkhand has released 16 improved varieties of nine crops developed by different agricultural research institutions for Jharkhand, of which four have been developed by scientists of Birsa Agricultural University (BAU).…
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16 All-New High Yielding Varieties Of Crops Developed By This Agri Research Institution
The newly-released varieties include seven of rice, two of chilli and one each of tomato, litchi, bael, linseed, soyabean, field pea and brinjal…
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Colombia Inaugurates World’s Biggest Tropical Crop Bank
Colombia has opened the world's largest repository for beans, cassava, and tropical forages near the city of Cali.…
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Green Gram (Moong) Cultivation: 7 High Yielding Varieties for Zaid; Earn up to Rs 1 lakh during Offseason!
Growing Moong in your field can help you increase your earnings! Find 7 High yielding, short-duration Moong varieties apt for Zaid season.…
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First Time In Country, TS Records Crop Diversification Patterns in The Form of Index
According to the crop diversification index, the state grows 77 varieties, with roughly 10 crops, predominantly grains, preferred for diversification.…
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'Sree Raksha’: A New Mosaic Resistant Cassava Variety Guaranteed to Increase Farmers’ Income
Near Gangavalli in Salem, Farmers are given new varieties of cassava stems.…
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No More Crying in The Kitchen: Non-GMO “Tearless” Onion Go On Sale
A Variety of Onion developed by decades of cross-breeding is in the market for sale.…
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TNAU Releases New Rice Variety for Sodic Soil Condition
A new rice variety suitable for sodic soil conditions, developed by the Anbil Dharmalingam Agricultural College and Research Institute (ADACRI) at Navalur Kuttapattu in Tiruchi, has been released by the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU).…
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Farmers To Get High Yield From This Newly Launched Bajra Hybrid “Sunmax”
A new Bajra hybrid called "Sunmax" was launched by Nuziveedu Seeds Limited Company via a digital platform wherein over 5000 farmers participated!…
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MP Agri University Develops New Varieties of Oats, Wheat, Rice & Niger Crops
Jabalpur Agri University has developed two oats and wheat varieties, one rice variety, and three niger varieties that have been recognized by the Centre as acceptable for production in other states.…
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Farro Grain or Farro Monococcum – The 10,000 Years Old Egyptian Grain
Farro Monococcum, which is also known as Einkorn, Small Farro, and Little Spelt, is the oldest grain that exists even today. First to be domesticated, about 10,000 years ago, has been found in Egyptian Tombs and is also believed to have sustained the Roman Regions.…
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Wheat Varieties: Grow This IARI Variety to Get Guaranteed Bumper Yields
Wheat is one of the most important crops in India and all over the world. It is grown in millions of acres in India. The yielding capacity of wheat varies with the weather & soil conditions and the variety of the wheat that is grown…
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Karan Vaishnavi Wheat Variety is in High Demand; What’s Special about It
Farmers are preparing for the Wheat Cultivation and are also searching for new and improved varieties that give high yields along with good profits. There are many farmers who do not know that this year which wheat variety is more in demand. If you are…
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Sugarcane Varieties: Best Disease & Pest Resistant Varieties for High Yield
Sugarcane is cultivated on a large scale in the country. India is the world’s largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar. A total of 4 Lakh acres of land is under sugarcane cultivation in India and over 2.8 lakh farmers in India are engaged…
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Complete Details of 35 Crop Varieties Released by PM Modi
PM Modi released 35 varieties of different crops on 28th September, 2021, developed at the Indian Council of Agriculture Research, State & Central Agricultural Universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras.…
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PM Modi Launches 35 New Crop Varieties including Herbicide-tolerant Rice Varieties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to release 35 new crop varieties developed at Indian Council of Agriculture Research, State & Central Agricultural Universities and Krishi Vigyan Kendras. These varieties are aimed to create mass awareness for the adoption of climate-resilient technologies.…
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TNAU to Release New Pest Resistant Variety of Rice before Pongal
N Kumar, the Vice Chancellor of Tamil Nadu Agriculture University announced TNAU is all set to release a new variety of Rice similar to BPT before Pongal. This variety will be of superior quality with pest resistance, he told.…
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Best Varieties of Onion in India for Higher Yield & Profits
Onion is a crop that has huge market in India. Onion can be grown in all types of soils such as sandy loam, clay loam & heavy soils. Its seeds take about 6-8 weeks to sprout. It is cultivated in states in India including Maharashtra,…
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CTCRI Introduced High Yielding Variety of Cassava & Chinese Potato for Farmers
The Thiruvananthapuram- based Central Tuber Research Institute has demonstrated the capacity of new high yielding & pest – resistant variety of Cassava & Chinese potato by planting these varieties in 2 villages in the district.…
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Good News for Punjab Farmers: 5 Varieties of 3 Crops Developed
Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has developed 5 varieties of three crops and has also recommended them for use.…
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Acharya NG Ranga Agriculture University Releases 22 Improved Crop Varieties in 2020
In comparison to the seed given to farmers in 2019-2020, this year witnessed a two-and-a-half-fold increase, with a total of 16,000 quintals delivered.…
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PJTSAU to Release 11 New Varieties of Six Crops for Farmers
The Professor Jayashankar Telanagana State Agricultural University is set to release 11 new varieties of 6 different crops for farmers which are going to enter the market very soon. Scientists of Professor Jayashankar Telanagana State Agricultural University are developing 11 new varieties including 5 in…
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Top 10 Green-gram (Mung Bean) Varieties for Punjab
Green gram or moong bean is one of the main pulse crops of India. The total area under its cultivation in India is 3 million hectares with average production of 1 million tonnes. It is an excellent source of protein (20-25%). It is cultivated in…
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8 Incredible Features of New Soyabean Variety MACS-1407
Agharkar Research Institute in Pune has developed a high yielding soyabean variety.…
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New Nutrient-rich Tomato and Brinjal Varieties Developed; Suitable for Terrace, Urban Gardening
Detail about the two new nutritious varieties of Tomatoes and brinjal developed by Punjab.…
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This New Variety of Sugarcane Can Fight Red Rot Disease Better
New variety of sugarcane has the ability to fight red rot disease better.…
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What are Bt crops? Know its Advantages and Disadvantages
The article talks of Bt crops and what exactly they are. Also know about two famous Bt crops – Bt Cotton and Bt Brinjal.…
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Big Gift for Farmers on Pongal; TNAU Releases New Crop Varieties to Increase Agricultural Production
TNAU has released 11 crop varieties inclusive of six varieties in agricultural crops and four in horticulture and one in Forestry as a ‘Pongal Gift’ to benefit the farmers…
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Bitter Gourd Varieties: A Guide to Varietal Characteristics and Cultivation
A comprehensive overview of various bitter gourd varieties, highlighting their unique characteristics.…
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