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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Los Baños, Philippines (16 December 2024) — A new paper recently published by scientists from the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) and the Max Planck Institute is exploring the potential...

NSC 2024 featured a plenary on "Leveraging Market Intelligence for Enhanced Genetic Gains" highlighting the transformative role of data-driven insights in aligning breeding programs with market...

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, 1 December 2024 – Decentralized, farmer-led seed systems are vital for improving smallholder farmers' access to quality seeds. Recognizing this, the International Rice Research...