Hybrid seed production with R&D

Seed is the true carrier of technology. In India, three sets of institutions produce seeds:research institutions and agricultural universities; public sector seed producing corporations; andprivate sector firms including multinationals. The last decade has seen two main developmentsin seed market. One, production of quality seed has risen at a rapid rate after 2005-06. And two,public sector … Read more

Production of Hybrid seeds and their processing techniques

Seed is the true carrier of technology. In India, three sets of institutions produce seeds:research institutions and agricultural universities; public sector seed producing corporations; andprivate sector firms including multinationals. The last decade has seen two main developmentsin seed market. One, production of quality seed has risen at a rapid rate after 2005-06. And two,public sector … Read more

Issues and challenges related with quality and supply of seed, manure

Seed is the true carrier of technology. In India, three sets of institutions produce seeds:research institutions and agricultural universities; public sector seed producing corporations; andprivate sector firms including multinationals. The last decade has seen two main developmentsin seed market. One, production of quality seed has risen at a rapid rate after 2005-06. And two,public sector … Read more

National Seed Policy

 National Seed Policy The Seed Act, 1966, seed control order 1983 and New Policy on Seeds Development, 1988, from the basis of promotion and regulation of the Indian Seed Industry. The “New Seed Policy” of 1988 ushered in a new area of Growth and phenomenal development. Because, it allowed limited import of commercial … Read more

Structure Of Flower And Reproduction Process

–2/”>a >DOCTYPE html PUBLIC “-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN” “http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd”> The Female Reproductive Organ: The Carpel The female parts of a flower consist of an ovary, which contains one or more ovules, a style and the stigma. The ovary is at the base of the flower.  From the ovary, extends a tubular structure called the style … Read more

Agriculture Allied Sectors

Agriculture Allied Sectors Agriculture is the backbone of the Indian economy, employing over 50% of the country’s workforce. However, the sector is facing a number of challenges, including low productivity, high input costs, and Climate Change. To address these challenges, the government has launched a number of initiatives, such as the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee … Read more

Dairy

What is Dairy? Dairy is a broad term that refers to all products that come from milk. This includes milk itself, as well as cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream. Dairy products are a good source of protein, calcium, and other nutrients. History of Dairy Types of Dairy Products Health Benefits of Dairy Risks of … Read more

Millets

Millets: A Healthy and Sustainable Grain Millets are a type of grass that have been cultivated for thousands of years. They are a staple food in many parts of the world, and are known for their nutritional value and drought tolerance. Millets are a good source of carbohydrates, protein, fiber, and minerals such as iron, … Read more