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Bayer seeks nod for novel herbicide in key markets
30-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
Bayer submits applications for its novel herbicide, icafolin-methyl, in the EU, US, Canada, and Brazil. The first new mode of action in 30 years aims to fight weed resistance.
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ICAR-IARI unveils rapid DNA test for phosphine resistance in beetles
09-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
In a major breakthrough for food grain storage and pest management, scientists at the ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi, have developed a DNA-based test that can rapidly detect phosphine-resistant Red Flour Beetles (Tribolium castaneum)—one of the most destructive pests of stored grains worldwide.
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ADT 59 gains popularity as high-yield paddy variety in Cauvery delta
08-Jul-2025 - 0 Comments.
New paddy variety ADT 59 delivers higher yields, salinity resistance, and bold grains, offering Cauvery delta farmers a superior choice for Kuruvai crop.
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Inspect flowers and cotton bolls for signs of the pink bollworm
22-Sep-2023 - 0 Comments.
Recently, few cotton sown areas in the state of Punjab were impacted with the pink bollworm infestation. With the early-sown cotton crop aged between 60 and 80 days, it is important for the cotton growing farmers to integrate all available management tactics which will serve the purpose of resistance management against pink bollworm.
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APAPCAR calls for addressing antibiotics in animal farming sector
05-Dec-2022 - 0 Comments.
Professionals around the world gathered at Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh to discuss and plan the implementation of Andhra Pradesh Action Plan for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance (AP-APCAR). Andhra Pradesh is the 4th state in India after Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi for developing State Action Plan for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance.
