Barnyard millet field day was organized at ICAR-NBPGR, Farm Issapur on 16th Oct 2023. The entire set of 1888 diverse accessions of Barnyard millet from the National Genebank was grown and showcased for the first time at ICAR-NBPGR for their agro-morphological characterization. The occasion was celebrated to realize the goals of promoting “Shree Ann” as …
The ICAR-NBPGR has organized a Plant Genetic Resources Conservation Awareness cum Farmers Fair on 17th November, 2023 at Borjuli Village, Rangapara block of Sonitpur District in Assam. This programme was organized at “Biodiversity Heritage” site of wild rice (Oryza rufipogon) involving the Biodiversity Management Committee and Gram Panchayat of Borjuli under the NEH Scheme. The …
ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi organized a training program on “Management of Plant Genetic Resources” during 2-8 November, 2023 for B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture students of College of Agriculture, Bawal, CCS, HAU, Hisar. The purpose of the training was to aware students about PGR management activities, such as germplasm exploration and collection, plant …
“A group of 65 students, pursuing B.Sc. (Ag.) from College of Agriculture, Amreli, Junagarh Agriculture University Gujarat visited ICAR-NBPGR Regional Station, Jodhpur on 09.12.2023. The scientists and technical staff of the Station interacted with the students regarding mandate and activities of ICAR-NBPGR in general and ICAR-NBPGR RS Jodhpur in particular. The students were made aware …
“A programme on ‘Agro-biodiversity Conservation through Homestead Cultivation’ for the tribal farmers was organized at St Joseph Church, Kozhimala, Kanchiyar Gram Panchayat, Idukki District, Kerala on 10th January 2024 under ‘Tribal Sub Plan’ to bring awareness of crop diversity conservation through cultivation of local varieties/landraces of fruits and vegetables in their backyards. This programme was …
“ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Regional Station Umiam in collaboration with Department of Horticulture, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Tura Campus at Tura, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya organised a One Day “Citrus Biodiversity Fair and PGR Conservation Awareness Programme” for the farmers of Garo Hills on 11th December, 2023. The program was attended by …
“Biodiversity fair cum plant genetic resources conservation awareness programme was organized at ICAR-NBPGR, Regional Station, Umiam on 9th December, 2023. In both the programmes more than 100 farmers each participated and demonstrated the diversity of indigenous crops. In the programme at NBPGR RS, Umiam farmers from the villages of Sumer, Pyllun and Lumdaitkla under Ri-Bhoi …
“ICAR-NBPGR in collaboration with CCS HAU College of Agriculture, Bawal, Rewari organized a one day workshop on ‘PGR awareness for SC beneficiaries from district Rewari, Haryana, for improving their livelihood’ at College of Agriculture, Bawal, on 10th January, 2023. More than 300 SC participants including farmers and women from different villages of Rewari district of …
“A Workshop cum Awareness programme under Tribal Sub-Plan on “Gadmal Production Technologies and Conservation of Plant Genetic Resources for Health and Nutritional Security” was organized by ICAR-NBPGR and Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Betul, Madhya Pradesh State on 16th January 2024. A total of 130 Gadmal (a pulse crop) growing tribal farmers participated in this programme. The …
Amaranth is considered as a staple Indian diet and is described as a “superfood” because of its high protein content and well-balanced amino acid profile. In terms of nutrient content, amaranth surpasses many staple crops (cereals) such as rice, corn, and wheat. Additionally, lysine content is twice as much than in rice and thrice as …
