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ICAR NRRI organized training programme on eddy covariance ICAR- National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack, in collaboration with the Campbell Scientific India Pvt. Ltd., National Academy of Agricultural Science (NAAS), Cuttack-Bhubaneswar Chapter, Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), Cuttack Chapter and Indian National Young Academy of Science, East Zone organized one-day workshop and training on […]

Mission LiFE aligned with the theme of World Environment Day 2024 ICAR- National Rice Research Institute (NRRI), Cuttack, in collaboration with the National Academy of Agricultural Science (NAAS), Cuttack Chapter, and Indian Society of Soil Science (ISSS), Cuttack Chapter is organizing one day workshop and training for celebration of “Mission LiFE aligned with the theme […]

Induction and Orientation Programme for Newly Recruited Technician The one-month induction and orientation programme for newly recruited Technicians (T-1) of Crop Science and NRM commenced at ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack on 13 May 2024. Dr. S.D. Mohapatra, Head, Crop Protection Division and Course Director extended a warm welcome to all the dignitaries and participants, and outlined the […]

ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack Marks International Day of Plant Health with Focus on Safe Trade and Digital Technology ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack celebrated the International Day of Plant health (IDPH) on 12 May, 2024 under the theme “Plant health, Safe Trade, and Digital Technology”. Aligned with the United Nations’ designation of this day, the event underscored […]

ICAR-NRRI showcases rice research at IIWM, Bhubaneswar ICAR-National Rice Research Institute participated and displayed institute achievements, recent technologies, and important popular varieties of rice in 37th Foundation Day of ICAR-Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar on 12 May 2024. Dr. S.K. Chaudhari, DDG (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi was the chief guest of the function. Dr. […]

Workshop on Towards Renewable energy based Technologies in Rice based farming In a bid to revolutionize rice farming practices and promote sustainability, a workshop on “Towards Renewable energy based technologies in rice based farming’’ was organized by ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack in collaboration with SELCO Foundation on 10 May 2024. The workshop aimed to […]

Auspicious Beginnings: ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack Marks Akshaya Tritiya with Sacred Rice Planting The auspicious agricultural festival of the region ‘Akshaya Tritiya’ which falls on Vaishakh Sukla Pakhya and marks the beginning of agricultural season was celebrated at ICAR-National Rice Research Institute, Cuttack on 10 May 2024. Dr. A.K. Nayak, Director, ICAR-NRRI, Cuttack planted sacred rice seeds […]

Harmony in Agriculture: Exploring the Biodiversity of NRRI’s Farmland NRRI’s farmland represents a thriving ecosystem teeming with biodiversity and ecological vitality. Embracing a mosaic of rice paddies wetland systems, including irrigated rice-rice and aerobic rice, alongside non-rice cropping systems, natural ponds, and integrated farming practices, the landscape epitomizes the harmonious coexistence of agriculture and nature […]

NRRI’s Utility Center: Enhancing Community Welfare and Sustainability ICAR-NRRI have established a utility centre aiming welfare and convenience of its staff, students, and residents. Shops and open stalls developed to offer a variety of essential services and amenities, catering to the diverse needs of the community like grocery and stationery items, educational materials/ services, healthcare […]

Pioneering Pest Management: NRRI’s Pheromone Production Unit to Revolutionize Crop Protection in Odisha A Pheromone Production Unit was developed through RKVY-Odisha funds, which is equipped with cutting-edge facilities and a dedicated focus on revolutionizing pest management strategies. Presently, the unit produces pheromones to monitor and manage various insect pests like rice yellow stem borer (Scripo […]