New Delhi, June 18 (IANS) ICAR–Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (ICAR‑IIOR) in Hyderabad developed and demonstrated a biopolymer‑based Smart Seed Coating Technology to improve seed quality, crop establishment and yields, an official statement said on Thursday.According to a statement from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, demonstrations conducted in Telangana recorded nearly 30 per cent yield improvements in groundnut and soybean when compared to conventional farmer p…
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New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday unveiled the proposals of the new Seed Act (Seed Act 2026), which include mandatory registration of seed companies and a penalty of up to Rs 30 lakh for selling substandard seeds.The minister said the proposed legislation is a historic step aimed at ensuring farmers’ protection, seed quality, and transparency across the system.Every seed packet will carry a QR code, which, when scanned, wil…