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An association focused on research and development of innovative agriculture biotechnology products for the benefit of farmers, consumers and the nation.

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Crispr edited “super horses” to gallop on earth by 2019
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Uttar Pradesh is the largest producer of wheat, accounting for over 34 % of the wheat produced in India . #DYK #AbleAg

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#GMcrops are designed to tolerate specific herbicides, which kill the surrounding flora, but leave the cultivated crop intact. #AbleAg

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Genetic improvement of crops to contain high levels of iron is a way to overcome the malnutrition problems. #AbleAg

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GM Engineering continues to provide environmental benefits & allow farmers to grow & earn more,using fewer resources

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Latest technologies like remote sensing in #agriculture help to enhance production, #AbleAg

[IRRI 🌾 @irri]

Modern biotechnology has vast potential to achieve food and nutrition security. This #NBW2017, learn how IRRI's rice science contributes to solving the micronutrient-deficiency problem of rice-consuming countries and beyond.
#ZeroHunger #NBW2017

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Plant Scientist work includes nutrition, weed and soil management for obtaining higher yields of good quality food. #AbleAg

[GREAT Agriculture @GREATAgResearch]

What happens when leading social scientists and breeders from 11 @CGIAR centers gather in Nairobi to strategize around gender and agricultural research for development? See their recommendations here: https://t.co/imtHJEblH2 @RTB_CGIAR #genderinag

[Ag Biotech @agbiotech]

GMOs are just one tool in the toolbox and one stop in the journey of #plantbreeding throughout the years. @Better_Seed @GMOAnswers @ASPB

[ISAAA Inc. @isaaa_org]

Researchers grow world-first #PanamaDisease resistant bananas https://t.co/FoW4rjabvV #CropBiotechUpdate

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Every farmer knows that amazing feeling of the soil on your hands.#FarmingQuotes #AbleAg

[GEAG @GEAG_India]

India urges UN to declare 2018 as 'International Year of Millets' https://t.co/RPY5ipiNSP @msswaminathan @mssrf @AgriGoI @smartindianagri @RadhamohanBJP @un @OrganicIndia @NavdanyaBija @_YogendraYadav @KisanSabha

[World Bank Group AgriFood @WBG_AgriFood]

Digital technology is one of a farmer's most powerful tools for adapting to a changing climate. Example from #India: https://t.co/ryAQmmYjHC

[Agriculture INDIA @AgriGoI]

Union Agriculture Minister, Shri Radha Mohan Singh, has sent a proposal to United Nations for declaring the year 2018 as ‘International Year of Millets’.

[National Farmers Union @NFUDC]

#DYK: American farmers receive just 11 cents of every dollar you spend on your Thanksgiving meal food at the grocery store. #ThankAFarmer this Thanksgiving.

[IRRI 🌾 @irri]

On labeling of food products as "non GMO"

"We need more education and training for the people so they can know GM technology. Labeling food as "non GMO" propagates fear or idea that GM products have some sort of harmful effects." - Dr. Gloriani

[IRRI 🌾 @irri]

On yield of GR in field trials

"Since we aim to roll out GR like conventional rice, we are pleased to say that GR generated the same yields like the parent variety. We tested it in the Philippines and Bangladesh during wet and dry season." - Dr. Reinke