Why in News?
The ICAR–National Soybean Research Institute, Indore, organised a Soybean Harvest Day on 9 October 2026 to assess the yield potential of two improved soybean varieties, NRC 268 and NRC 270. Preliminary results indicated yields of approximately 20 quintals per hectare, compared with India’s average soybean productivity of around 10–11 quintals per hectare.
About the Soybean Harvest Day
- Organising institution: ICAR–National Soybean Research Institute, Indore, under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
- Objective: To scientifically assess the yield potential of improved soybean varieties and identify opportunities to enhance national productivity.
- Varieties assessed: NRC 268 and NRC 270, developed by the institute.
- Preliminary findings: One acre each was harvested under the two varieties, with initial yield estimates indicating approximately 20 quintals per hectare.
- Research significance: The assessment will help evaluate the performance of improved varieties under adverse weather conditions and provide a scientific basis for further productivity enhancement.
CLICK HERE: UPSC PRELIMS & MAINS CURRENT AFFAIRS BASED WEEKLY TEST (ENG & HINDI)
CLICK HERE FOR GS TIMES PRAHAR UPSC GS MAINS TEST SERIES
CLICK HERE: DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ (FOR ALL EXAMINATIONS)
![](https://www.gstimes.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/WEEKLY-TEST-RECT.jpg")
