Welcome! We’re excited to share the progress made by the Agricultural and Agricultural Research Institute (AARI) in developing new crop varieties over the years. This information is great for anyone interested in agriculture and how our crops have evolved.
Overview of Crop Varieties Development
- Wheat & Barley: Significant progress with 103 new varieties, showing a steady increase in research from the early 1900s to today.
- Cotton: A total of 75 new types developed, with notable advancements made between 1963 and 2010.
- Rice: Developed 35 varieties, adapting to different environmental needs and enhancing yield.
- Sugarcane: 29 new varieties were introduced, mainly focused on increasing sugar content and disease resistance.
- Maize & Millets: These essential grains saw 48 new varieties, improving both drought tolerance and nutritional value.
- Pulses: With 51 new varieties, efforts have increased to boost protein content and adaptability to various soils.
- Oilseeds: Introduced 57 new types, focusing on oil quality and resistance to pests.
- Fodder: Developed 47 varieties to improve the nutritional value of livestock feed.
- Vegetables: Saw the introduction of 83 new varieties, enhancing both taste and nutritional benefits.
- Fruits: Major strides with 159 varieties, focusing on flavor, longevity, and disease resistance.
- Olive and Potato: Newcomers with 4 and 5 varieties respectively, aiming at specialty markets.
- Others: 9 new varieties focusing on niche agricultural needs.
From early efforts in the 1900s to recent advancements, AARI has played a crucial role in enhancing the diversity and quality of crops available to farmers worldwide. This journey highlights the importance of continuous research and adaptation in agriculture to meet global food needs efficiently and sustainably.
| CROPS | 1909-1962 | 1963-2010 | 2011-2020 | 2020-2021 | 2021-2023 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheat & Barley | 8 | 64 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 103 |
| Cotton | 8 | 39 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 75 |
| Rice | 7 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 35 |
| Sugarcane | 2 | 19 | 8 | – | – | 29 |
| Maize & Millets | – | 19 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 48 |
| Pulses | 1 | 24 | 13 | 3 | 10 | 51 |
| Oilseeds | – | 23 | 13 | 4 | 17 | 57 |
| Fodder | 2 | 19 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 47 |
| Vegetables | – | 52 | 23 | 2 | 6 | 83 |
| Fruits | 28 | 60 | 43 | 4 | 24 | 159 |
| Olive | – | – | – | – | 4 | 4 |
| Potato | – | – | – | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Others | – | – | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
| Total | 56 | 332 | 180 | 39 | 98 | 705 |
