Hi, NewsWrap for November 18, 2023

18-November-2023: MFOI 2023, Seed Sciences Chronicles, GKVK Introduces New Fruit, Flower & Three Ragi Varieties, Krishi Mela 2023

18 November 2023

  • MFOI 2023, Sponsored by Mahindra Tractors Ropes in FMC Corporation

    MFOI, organized by Krishi Jagran, is a major agricultural event on December 6-8, featuring sponsors like FMC Corporation and Mahindra Tractors. Supported by associations, the event aims to boost collaboration in India's agriculture, with open registrations at https://millionairefarmer.in/. The biggest agricultural event of the year, the Millionaire Farmer of India Awards (MFOI) is all set to be announced on December 6, 7, and 8 at IARI Ground, Pusa Road.

  • Seed Sciences Chronicles: From Germination to Biodiversity

    Seeds, those tiny miracles of nature, hold the key to the vast tapestry of life on our planet. In this blog, we'll embark on a journey to explore the fascinating world of seeds and discover the wonders that lie within these seemingly unassuming packages. Seeds are like nature's encrypted messages, carrying the genetic blueprint for life. Suppose, a small seed, no bigger than a pinhead, holding the instructions for a towering oak tree or a vibrant sunflower. Seed scientists unravel this intricate code, decoding the mysteries hidden within the DNA strands. It's like cracking open a treasure chest of life's possibilities!

  • GKVK Introduces New Fruit, Flower & Three Ragi Varieties

    Krishi Mela 2023 in Bengaluru unveiled diverse agricultural releases, including a red jackfruit variety, a rapid-growing hybrid sunflower, and an ornamental sunflower with commercial potential. The Krishi Mela 2023 in Bengaluru showcased the introduction of five new crop varieties, a flower, a fruit, and three types of millets, benefitting Karnataka's farming community. Among the highlights is the Halasu GKVK Kempu, a new red jackfruit variety. Another noteworthy addition is a hybrid sunflower with a quick growth cycle of 95 to 98 days, resistant to downy mildew.

  • Millet Cutlery and Sericulture Cocoon Products Showcased at Krishi Mela 2023 in Bengaluru

    The Krishi Mela at Gandhi Vijnana Krishi Kendra (GKVK) showcased a range of innovative products this year, with a notable focus on millet-based items in light of the International Year of Millets. Among the standout creations were edible cutlery products made from little millets, including spoons, bowls, and forks. Students from the spearheaded this initiative.

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