FSRDA, Modipuram:
Established in 1991, the Farming Systems Research and Development Association (FSRDA),
Modipuram, Meerut (Regd. No. 2666) is a registered society under Societies Registration
Act 1860. The society focuses on improving agricultural practices through research and
development to enhance farming systems by integrating advanced techniques and
sustainable practices to increase productivity and profitability. The association engages
with farmers to implement innovative solutions tailored to their specific needs and
conditions, promoting both economic and environmental sustainability in agriculture. The
‘Journal of Farming Systems Research and Development’ is published by-annually in June
& December by the society. Presently it has 555 Life members. The Society organized the
"National Conference on Agro-Ecology Based Agri-Food Transformation Systems" during
January 27-28, 2023 which was attended by over 350 delegates across pan India
ICAR-IIFSR, Modipuram:
The ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research (ICAR-IIFSR) which started as a
simple fertilizer trial initiative on Cultivators Fields” in 1953 and has evolved significantly
since its origin of 71 years. It transitioned through key phases, including its upgradation
into ‘Project Directorate for Cropping Systems Research (PDCSR), during 7
th which became
functional in March, 1989 with its headquarters at Modipuram which later became the
Project Directorate of Farming Systems Research (PDFSR) in 2010. Since 2014 it has been
upgraded to full fledged institute as ICAR-Indian Institute of Farming Systems Research
(IIFSR), Modipuram along with two major schemes i.e. AICRP on IFS (74 centres) and
AINP-OF (20 co-operating centres) as an integral part of institute, covering 26 States/ UTs.
Today, as a full-fledged institute, ICAR-IIFSR stands at the forefront of integrated and
sustainable farming systems research and organic farming and natural farming research
contributing to advancements in agricultural productivity, resource management, and
socio-economic development.
