ICAR-IIFSR Modipuram

ICAR-IIFSR, Established over 70 years ago, has evolved to become a leader in agricultural research, addressing holistic challenges in farming systems. Originally focused on cropping systems, its mandate shifted in 2010 to integrated farming systems (IFS) to promote sustainability, resource efficiency, and profitability in agriculture. IIFSR’s research aims to tackle issues like food security, employability, and climate change, offering innovative solutions through IFS models. The institute's roots trace back to pre-independence India, with foundational work in soil fertility and fertilizer use, spurred by Dr. A.B. Stewart’s 1947 report. Over the decades, research expanded into agronomy, irrigation, cropping, and soil management, eventually evolving into the (PDCSR) in 1989, and later, the full-fledged IIFSR in 2014. Today, it leads projects across 74 centers and collaborates with 20 other institutions to shape the future of Indian agriculture.