https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=71001 ICAR-IIMR and Gourmet Popcornica entered formal agreements for IIMR-bred popcorn hybrids to translate research into commercial cultivation, improving yields, kernel quality and pest resistance. Through structured contract farming, capacity building for over 17,500 farmers, mechanisation and responsible sourcing across tens of thousands of acres, the partnership reduced import dependence (domestic production now ~65% of demand) and aims to develop export readiness and an aatmanirbhar popcorn maize value chain. en-us Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:46:05 +0530 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:46:05 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=71001 ICAR-IIMR and Gourmet Popcornica entered formal agreements for IIMR-bred popcorn hybrids to translate research into commercial cultivation, improving yields, kernel quality and pest resistance. Through structured contract farming, capacity building for over 17,500 farmers, mechanisation and responsible sourcing across tens of thousands of acres, the partnership reduced import dependence (domestic production now ~65% of demand) and aims to develop export readiness and an aatmanirbhar popcorn maize value chain. News - Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:46:05 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=71001