Safer grain storage: ICAR–FCI research partnership
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In the news
A PIB release on 1 October described an ICAR–FCI agreement signed on 30 September to research safer pest management for stored wheat and rice.
Key facts
- The study examines alternative fumigation approaches.
- Its two-year first phase is to be implemented by ICAR-CIPHET, Ludhiana.
Why it matters for UPSC
Editorial inference: Lower storage losses and safer fumigation connect food security with occupational safety.
Original source: Press Information BureauSource date: 2026-10-01
Mains practice
How can post-harvest technology strengthen India's food security?