IIMR Catchment Area Project

IIMR Catchment Area Project Empowering farmers, fueling the future! ICAR-IIMR, Ludhiana leads a maize revolution across 15 states & 100 districts, boosting income & green energy.

With MoAFW, SAUs, Agri Depts, industries & farmers, we’re building a strong maize ecosystem.

Awareness & Training Programme on Maize at Subhari Village, Karnal, HaryanaICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR...
10/08/2026

Awareness & Training Programme on Maize at Subhari Village, Karnal, Haryana

ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research (ICAR–IIMR), in collaboration with HAU Regional Research Centre, organized an Awareness & Training Programme on Maize at Subhari Village, Karnal, Haryana. More than 300 farmers participated in the programme and gained valuable knowledge on modern maize production technologies, improved agronomic practices, and sustainable maize cultivation.

🌱 Such initiatives strengthen farmer–scientist linkages and promote the adoption of improved technologies for higher productivity and better farm income.

Dent Corn vs. Flint Corn – What's the Difference?Though they may look similar, Dent Corn and Flint Corn have distinct ch...
05/08/2026

Dent Corn vs. Flint Corn – What's the Difference?

Though they may look similar, Dent Corn and Flint Corn have distinct characteristics and uses.

🔸 Dent Corn: High-yielding, soft starch center, ideal for starch, ethanol, corn syrup, and animal feed.

🔸 Flint Corn: Hard, glassy kernels with excellent storage quality, commonly used for cornmeal, traditional foods, and poultry feed.

Understanding these differences helps farmers, researchers, and industry choose the right maize for the right purpose.

📍 Swipe through the comparison and discover which maize fits your needs!

ICARIIMR Agriculture CropScience FoodSecurity Ethanol AnimalFeed CornProduction IndianAgriculture KnowYourMaize IIMRLudhiana

29/07/2026

It all begins with a single maize kernel—grown in the field, harvested with care, processed using advanced food technology, and transformed into the crispy snack you love.

From Farm 🌱 ➜ Factory 🏭 ➜ Favourite Snack 😋

Every crunchy bite has a maize story!

ICARIIMR MaizeMatters FoodInnovation FromFieldToFork Reels DidYouKnow

27/07/2026

Maize ki bumper yield chahiye? Shuruaat karein Smart Irrigation se! 🌽💧

Maize crop ko right time par aur right quantity mein paani dena bahut zaroori hai. 🌱

Sabse important stages Tasseling aur Silking hoti hain. Agar is time paani ki kami ho jaaye, toh grain development aur yield dono affect ho sakte hain.

✅ Soil ko moist rakhein
❌ Waterlogging se bachein
💧 Har boond ka sahi istemal karein
🌽 Aur paayein healthy crop aur better returns!

Smart Irrigation apnao, Paani bachao aur Maize ki productivity badhao! 🌍

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16/07/2026

Ek Crop, Double Fayda! 🌿🐄

Kya aap jaante hain? Maize mein sahi samay par ki gayi detopping se aap grain ke saath-saath nutritious green fodder bhi prapt kar sakte hain.

✅ Extra green fodder for livestock
✅ Lodging ka kam risk
✅ Sahi stage par karne se grain yield par bahut kam ya na ke barabar asar
✅ Better income from the same crop

📌 Yaad Rakhein: Detopping hamesha sahi stage par hi karein.

🌱 Sahi technique, sahi samay aur zyada munafa!
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13/07/2026

Where science meets the soil and every harvest begins with hope. 🌽✨ Together, we're advancing maize cultivation for a stronger and more sustainable future.

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🥔 Potato Chips or 🌽 Corn Chips—which crunch wins your vote? 🤔While both are delicious snacks, corn chips offer the goodn...
10/07/2026

🥔 Potato Chips or 🌽 Corn Chips—which crunch wins your vote? 🤔

While both are delicious snacks, corn chips offer the goodness of whole-grain maize, are naturally gluten-free, and generally provide more dietary fibre with a satisfying crunch. Every crunch begins in the field, and maize is more than just a crop—it's the foundation of many of your favourite snacks!

👇 Are you or ? Tell us in the comments!
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09/07/2026

Every lush green field begins with a single maize grain. 🌱
From sowing to harvest, every stage reflects the power of science, nature, and farmers' dedication. Together, we're cultivating a stronger and more sustainable future for Indian agriculture.

🌽 ICAR–Indian Institute of Maize Research
Advancing maize research for
Food
• Feed
• Fodder
• Fuel

Innovation FoodSecurity Feed Fodder Biofuel SustainableAgriculture

🌽 आप बरसाती मक्का क्यों लगाएँ? 🌾कम लागत में ज़्यादा उत्पादन, बेहतर मुनाफा और हर दृष्टि से लाभदायक फसल!✅ मुख्य फायदे: 1️...
02/07/2026

🌽 आप बरसाती मक्का क्यों लगाएँ? 🌾
कम लागत में ज़्यादा उत्पादन, बेहतर मुनाफा और हर दृष्टि से लाभदायक फसल!

✅ मुख्य फायदे:
1️⃣ अधिक उत्पादन और अधिक मुनाफा
2️⃣ पूरी तरह मशीन से बुवाई, सिंचाई और कटाई संभव
3️⃣ बाज़ार में मक्के की बढ़ती मांग – भोजन, चारा, तेल और ईंधन में उपयोग
4️⃣ कम पानी और कम समय में तैयार फसल
5️⃣ मिट्टी की सेहत में सुधार, फसल चक्र के लिए उत्तम
6️⃣ पशुओं के लिए बेहतरीन हरा चारा
7️⃣ मूंगफली, सोयाबीन, तिलहन जैसी फसलों के साथ बेहतर तालमेल

🌾 मक्का है – भोजन भी, चारा भी, ईंधन भी, आय का सहारा भी!
💪 बने अन्नदाता, ऊर्जा दाता – किसान की पसंद, भविष्य की ज़रूरत!

🔖 #बरसातीमक्का #किसानकीशक्ति #मक्कासमृद्धि #अन्नदाता_ऊर्जादाता #कृषिविकास हराभराभारत किसानकीपसंद मक्काकीखेती AgriInnovation MaizeForProsperity

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