Agriculture

The global population is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050, raising concerns about feeding these increasing numbers without further degrading the environment. Our work focuses on bringing sustainability in agricultural practices by developing plant and microbe derived products that reduce the use of chemical fertilisers while substantially improving crop yields. We are making strides in using nano biotechnology to develop a range of green products including nano-fertilisers, superfoods and algal based bioenergy. We demonstrate change by helping farming communities improve their livelihood through our products and practices.

agriculture narrative

NEW IN AGRICULTURE

  • Agricultura Coalition
     

    Announcement

    TERI launches nanobiotechnology networking platforms with Deakin University, Department of Biotechnology

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  • Mycorrhizal Research

    Blog

    A biomass-solar combination for cold storage of farm produce

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  • cooling plants
     

    Article

    Critical policy interventions to fast forward micro irrigation in India

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  • cooling plants
     

    Article

    Improving soil microorganisms for sturdier tea cultivation, come drought or flood

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  • cooling plants
     

    Article

    Saving Punjab's groundwater, one agricultural pump at a time

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Projects

sustainable agriculture

Mapping, identification of molecular markers associated with heat tolerance QTLs in tomato

sustainable agriculture

Engineering the Nodulation Signaling Pathway in Rice Plant

sustainable agriculture

Development of Molecular Tools For Detecting Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi In The Environment

Articles

Saving Punjab's groundwater, one agricultural pump at a time

Ms Bigsna Gill

A scheme in Punjab delivers direct monetary benefit to farmers for using agricultural pumps more efficiently

A biomass-solar combination for cold storage of farm produce

Ms Shruti Rawat
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Mr Sunil Dhingra

A novel way of utlising biomass and solar power to create cold storage facility in rural areas

Making medicinal plant wealth work for Northeast India

Dr Ashish Kar

Northeast India has a wealth of medicinal plants that make their way to Indian and foreign markets. If grown sustainably, the sector can be a major bio-resource for the region.

Improving soil microorganisms for sturdier tea cultivation, come drought or flood

Dr Sushmita Gupta

TERI is working in Assam to reengineer plant root-associated microbes to make tea cultivation more resistant to biotic and abiotic challenges

Producing hydrogen from agriculture waste - the microbial way

Dr Sanjukta Subudhi

Intensive research explorations are being carried out at TERI for hydrogen production from agri-residue woody biomass

Water-food-energy nexus in India

Ms Prakriti Prajapati

In these times of agriculture crisis and falling water tables, it is important to rework policies to better address key challenges in the irrigation-power space

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Events

International conference on Nanobiotechnology for agriculture: Translational research for future food and agriculture technologies

November 13, 2019
to November 14, 2019

The third international conference of Nanobiotechnology for Agriculture is being held on the theme Translational Research for Future Food and Agriculture Technologies. The conference has an innovative programme amalgamating scientific sessions and a capacity building programme for scientists to aid them in undertaking translational research in nanobiotechnology.

Indo-US bilateral symposium: Next generation biologically synthesized nanofertilizers for seed coating and foliar application

September 5, 2019
to September 7, 2019

The TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre, TERI Gram, Gurugram, in collaboration with International Fertilizer Development Center, USA, is organising a joint symposium on the theme "Next Generation Biologically Synthesized Nanofertilizers for Seed Coating and Foliar Application".

The objectives of the event are -

Networking event on nano interventions in fertilizers: Current status and future perspectives

August 2, 2019
to August 2, 2019

NanoBiotech@DBT is a platform initiated by the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India and is being taken forward by the TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre (TDNBC) under support and mentorship of the DBT.

International workshop on 'Disruptive translational research in nanobiotechnology: Advancing sustainable food systems and human health solutions'

March 13, 2019
to March 13, 2019

Celebrating 25 years of engagement in India, Deakin University, Australia, in association with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, is organising an international workshop on Disruptive Translational Research in Nanobiotechnology: Advancing Sustainable Food Systems and Human Health Solutions'.

World Sustainable Development Summit 2019

February 11, 2019
to February 13, 2019

WSDS is India's imprint to the global sustainability footprint. WSDS now strives to provide long-term solutions for the benefit of the global community by assembling the world's most enlightened leaders and thinkers on a single platform.

Second International Conference on Nanobiotechnology for Agriculture

December 13, 2018
to December 14, 2018

The Second Edition of International Conference on Nanobiotechnology for Agriculture (NanoForAgri 2018) will be organized by TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre in December 2018.

Theme: Detection, Conservation and Responsible Use of Natural Resources

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News

TERI to study impact of climate change on farm sector

September 1, 2019 |
September 1, 2019
The Hindu Business line

TERI is undertaking a study on the impact of climate change and sustainability on the agriculture sector in India and come out with probable solutions to address these.

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TERI to set up incubation centre in Odisha for biotech solutions

March 13, 2019 |
March 13, 2019
Business Standard

Facility will support development of solutions to address issues affecting agriculture, environment and energy.

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Preserve natural resources, promote farming

March 1, 2018
| Dr Shilpanjali Deshpande Sarma
| The Tribune

Tackling the agrarian crisis from its roots necessitates attention to the important aspect of the neglect and degradation of natural resources, the natural capital that underlies all agriculture production systems.

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A living system

February 27, 2018
| Dr Shilpanjali Deshpande Sarma
| The Telegraph

Organic farming can improve sustainability in Indian agriculture. Its principles challenge the dominant narrative of input and energy-intensive industrial agriculture systems that make farmers dependent on expensive commercial inputs and damage soil, water and biodiversity, inducing grave socio-economic adversity. Organic agriculture visualizes the farm as a dynamic ecosystem where biotic and abiotic components interact and harness local resources, such as farm residue, biodiversity and natural processes, to deliver optimal agricultural production and stability.

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New Nano Centre

March 27, 2017 |
January 11, 2018
The Times of India

TERI has collaborated with an Australian university to set up a nanobiotechnology centre for core research as well as for development of technologies, products and processes. The TERI-Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre plans to have 50 PhD students and as many researchers on board by 2018. Students as well as researchers from TERI and Deakin University will work together.

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TERI Centre releases Zero Draft Policy for Regulation of Nano-products in Agriculture

November 21, 2017 |
January 11, 2018
Digital Learning

To address the challenges of Nano-Biotechnology in agriculture sector, a two-day international conference was organised by TERI Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre in association with Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, in New Delhi. To deal with such emerging issues, TERI Deakin Nanobiotechnology Centre has unveiled "Zero Draft Policy for Regulation of Nanoproducts in Agriculture", during the event.

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Policy

Discussion Paper : Organic Agriculture: An option for fostering sustainable and inclusive agriculture development in India

June 2, 2015

Land scarcity, degraded ecosystems and climate change are pressures that the agriculture sector confronts in the 21st century whilst needing to meet demands for food, feed and fibre, preserve natural resources as well as ensure profitability, economic and social equity (FAO, 2015). Industrialized agriculture,1 which is capital intensive, substituting animal and human labour with machines and purchased inputs (IAASTD, 2009) has been the favoured model for agriculture development due to its tremendous success in increasing food production.

Strengthening Agricultural Biotechnology Regulation in India

September 22, 2010

The recent decision by the Ministry of Environment and Forests to place an indefinite moratorium on the release of Bt Brinjal for commercial agriculture has brought sharp focus on the stridently polarized views across the scientific community and civil society on the benefits and costs of genetically modified crops.

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Services

Technology for reclaming wastelands

We provide expertise in greening and reclamation of wasteland to turn it into green, productive land. We do this using a beneficial group of micro-organisms known as mycorrhizal fungi. Successful examples of sites reclaimed using this technology include fly ash overburdens, alkali chlor-laden sites, distillery effluent discharge sites, phosphogypsum ponds, coal mines, red mud, saline and arid sites.

Next generation technology to produce high-quality mycorrhiza

Mycorrhiza is a biofertiliser that helps promote plant growth in an environment-friendly manner and provides several benefits during the plant cultivation stages. Our in-vitro mass production technology uses a sterile, contamination-free environment, to commerciallly produce this high-quality mycorrhiza, which is viable, healthy, and genetically pure. Our next generation technology for arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi is suitable for industries and requires less space for maximum recovery of propagules (up to 1000 billion propagules/annum).

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Team

Dr Alok Adholeya

Senior Director, Sustainable Agriculture

Dr Reena Singh

Associate Director, Sustainable Agriculture
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