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Fungi tablets to tackle crop stubble burning by farmers

News: Scientists at Indian Agriculture Research Institute (IARI) have invented PUSA Decomposer. Facts: It is a set of four tablets made by extracting fungi strains that help the paddy straw to decompose at a much faster rate than usual. It gives farmers the option to shred the straw, spray a solution containing the fungal strains,… Continue reading Fungi tablets to tackle crop stubble burning by farmers

‘Kritagya’ Hackathon by National Agricultural Higher Education Project of ICAR

News: Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) has planned a hackathon named “KRITAGYA” Facts: It aims to promote potential technology solutions for enhancing farm mechanization with special emphasis on women friendly equipments. It has been planned under National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP). Additional Information: NAHEP It is a Government of India and World Bank… Continue reading ‘Kritagya’ Hackathon by National Agricultural Higher Education Project of ICAR

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