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Rethinking Agriculture in a Changing World: Science, Sustainability, and Systems Thinking
25 Mar 2026
| Diplomatist
As global uncertainties continue to reshape economies and ecosystems alike, agriculture finds itself at the centre of multiple converging crises. Addressing this complexity, Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Chancellor, TERI School of Advanced Studies, presented a nuanced and forward-looking perspective on the sector's transformation at the 7th Agri Business Conclave and Awards, emphasising its deep links with climate change, energy transitions
Read moreGuyana introduces nano fertilizer to transform agriculture, improve yields
23 Oct 2025
| Guyana Chronicle
The introduction of the fertiliser developed through collaboration between the Guyana Rice Development Board (GRDB) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) of India marks a major milestone in the government's push to modernise the sector, enhance productivity, and reduce environmental impacts.
Read morePlasticulture: Plastic has taken over agriculture, on one hand it promises good income and bumper crops, on the other hand it is poisoning the soil
12 Sep 2025
| Gaon Junction (Amar Ujala)
From mulching films to drip irrigation , greenhouse covers and post-harvest packaging, the use of plastic in agriculture is steadily increasing. India's plasticulture sector today is worth Rs 54,000 crore. The use of plastic in agriculture may have its benefits, but the environmental hazards it poses cannot be ignored writes Dr Pushplata Singh, Director, Centre for Nano Research and Agricultural Biotechnology, The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI.
Read moreTERI sees up to 50% drop in chemical fertilisers use
12 Sep 2025
| The Financial Express
TERI has developed three nano-fertiliser technologies urea, DAP and Phosphorous up to commercial scale, which is being marketed by private manufacturers.
Read moreBamboo tissue culture training program concluded in Raipur, 20 participants took part
04 Aug 2025
| Krishak Jagat
The five-day "Capacity building training program on micropropagation through bamboo tissue culture" organized at the Department of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Indira Gandhi Agricultural University, Raipur concluded. The participants found the training extremely beneficial. A session on commercial microbreeding was conducted by Dr. Shyam Sunder Sharma of The Energy and Resource Institute, TERI, New Delhi.
Read moreTERI and The Netherlands Innovation Network Release White Paper on Indo-Dutch Bioeconomy Collaboration
05 Jun 2025
| Krishak Jagat
TERI, in collaboration with the Netherlands Innovation Network, released a White Paper titled, “Towards a Greener Tomorrow: Indo-Dutch Opportunities for the Biotransition”. This joint effort outlines opportunities for India and the Netherlands to collaborate in building a sustainable and resilient bioeconomy.
Read moreNano-sulphur can boost India's mustard yields by 20-30%: TERI scientist
21 Apr 2025
| Business Standard
Field research by TERI shows nano-sulphur can push mustard yield by 25-30 per cent similar to genetically modified DMH-11 trials but by using conventional varieties.
Read moreTERI to advice on reviving khazans, environment, blue economy
10 Apr 2025
| The Goan
In a significant move, the Goa government has roped in reputed environmental research institute The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) to advise it on environmental protection issues and also for sustainable initiatives in agriculture and developing the State's blue economy.
Read moreTERI and CFCL launch ‘New Crop Protection Facility’ at TERI GRAM in Haryana
04 Feb 2025
| Agro Spectrum India
The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) and Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Limited (CFCL) launched the ‘New Crop Protection Facility at TERI GRAM', recently in Gurugram, Haryana. This cutting-edge facility is dedicated to the development of highly efficacious bio-control products and biogenic formulations in a controlled environment. This initiative underscores TERI's and CFCL's commitment to sustainable agriculture and reinforces India’s ability to spearhead eco-friendly, science-
Read moreCFCL, TERI in pact for ‘Centre of Excellence for Advanced and Sustainable Agriculture Solutions’
03 Dec 2024
| The Hindu Business Line
Chambal Fertilisers and Chemicals Ltd (CFCL) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) have signed an agreement to establish the 'CFCL-TERI Centre of Excellence for Advanced and Sustainable Agriculture Solutions'. The centre aims to address challenges such as stagnating productivity, soil degradation and reduced resistance to chemicals.
Read moreExperts deliberate on India's Bio-engineered Crop Policy - PHD Chamber's Roundtable
16 Nov 2024
| Krishak Jagat
Dr Arvind Kapur, Distinguished Fellow, Sustainable Agriculture, TERI while presenting the future outlook said that all stakeholders should move beyond the initial questions and take concrete steps towards policy formulation. "We should move from the initial questions to policy formulation that can reduce regulatory barriers for GM crops in India," he said. Dr Kapur underlined the economic reasons for adopting GM technology and said, "Farmers are looking for crops that are easy to grow
Read moreHindustan Zinc Collaborates with TERI to Transform Wasteyard into Green belt
28 Aug 2024
| The Hans India
Hindustan Zinc Limited the world's second-largest integrated zinc producer and the world's most sustainable metals and mining company according to S&P Global, has initiated the second phase of transformation of 16 hectares of wasteland at the Chanderiya Lead-Zinc Smelter into a flourishing greenbelt. By leveraging Mycorrhiza technology, in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Hindustan Zinc is enhancing biodiversity and protecting natural ecosystems around its
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