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The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD) is now implementing its restructuring exercise approved by the Public Service Commission (PSC) last year, with the advertisement of its first 13
Varanasi: Slow varietal turnover and poor seed replacement rate is keeping a significant gap in productivity of major food crops in India compared to .
Varanasi: The annual Rice Varietal Cafeteria Evaluation event was organised at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) South Asia Regional Ce.
Nayak’s work – as South Asia head for Seed System and Product Management at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) – has been on “technology scaling” or closing the gap between scientific knowledge and its practical application among farmers.
Based in Delhi, the scientist from Odisha, Nayak will formally receive the Borlaug Field Award during a ceremony at the 2023 Norman E. Borlaug International Dialogue October 24-26 in Des Moines, Iowa (US), the release said. "This moment is a new beginning and a great opportunity to further strengthen my efforts, voice and impact as a field scientist," said Nayak. "I look forward to working relentlessly, and ensuring that novel technologies, knowledge and resources reach the farmers faster, while ensuring equity and inclusivity. I am deeply grateful to the World Food Prize Founda...