Topic
crop yield
The Next Decade of Agriculture Will Be Defined by Resource Efficiency, Not Land Ownership
The article argues that the next decade of agriculture will shift focus from land ownership to resource efficiency, citing precision irrigation, aeroponic technology, and managed farm models. Examples include an Indian aeroponic farm achieving 360 tonnes per acre annually, using 95% less water than traditional methods, and conserving over 50 acres of farmland per facility.
Commodities ICAR Hyderabad's Smart Seed Coating Technology Boosts Crop Yield Up to 37%
The Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (IIOR) in Hyderabad, under ICAR, has developed a biopolymer-based Smart Seed Coating Technology that wraps seeds in a biodegradable layer delivering microorganisms, nutrients, and crop-protection agents. Field trials across seven crops showed productivity gains of 12% to 37% over untreated seeds, with groundnut and soybean yields in Telangana improving by about 30%. The technology is patented in India and aims to partner with state seed corporations, FPOs, and private seed companies for distribution.