Professor Kavita Waghray has completed her graduation and post - graduation in Foods and Nutrition from Maharaja Sayaji Rao University, Vadodara. She was awarded PhD from Andhra Pradesh Agriculture University, Hyderabad. Her post-Doctoral work was on Street Foods and was recipient of FAO fellowship done at the National Institute of Nutrition, ICMR, Hyderabad. After this she joined University College of Technology as Assistant professor and superannuated as Senior Professor in july2022. Dr Kavita Waghray &nbsp;has held various Academic and Administrative positions&nbsp; such as &nbsp;Dean Faculty of Pharmacy, Dean Faculty of Technology, Head&nbsp; Department of Pharmacy, Head Food Technology department, &nbsp;Chairperson - &nbsp;BOS in Pharm-D &amp;&nbsp; in Food Technology in Osmania University and has been on the board of other universities and has contributed to their growth. 
Prof. Waghray is recipient of various honours and awards for her research work. She has visited USA for training in extrusion technology in the Kansas State University and also travelled to Sweden for paper presentation. 
Under her guidance several students have been awarded M. Tech (15) and PhD degrees in Nutrition and Food Technology (15) and she continues to guide more students towards their degrees. She has published several (more than 60) research papers in National and International journals and authored one book besides contributing several chapters in other books (4). 
Dr Waghray is also the recipient of grants from&nbsp; &nbsp;UGC, AICTE and DST for her research work. She is being invited to deliver guest lecturers in various Universities besides giving lectures during seminars and training programs. 
Prof Kavita Waghray is a Member, Fellow and Executive Committee Member in Academic Bodies and Professional Societies; has also organized several cultural events, delivered radio talks and has been a guest faculty in other institutions. As a part of Social Responsibility she has contributed to the cause of under privileged in various organisations. Presently she is serving in Loyola Academy.

Dr. Kavita Waghray is joined as Esteemed reviewer

Prof J W Ng&rsquo;ambi is now employed as a Distinguished Professor at the University of South Africa, in South Africa. Previously, he worked at the University of Zambia (Zambia), National University of Lesotho (Lesotho) and University of Limpopo (South Africa). Prof Ng&rsquo;ambi holds a BSc (University of Zambia, Zambia), an MSc (University of Aberdeen, UK) and a PhD (University of London, UK). Prof Ng&rsquo;ambi is a C2&nbsp;National Research Foundation-Rated researcher (A South African Research Rating System). His specialization is in animal nutrition. The focus of his research is on improving non-ruminant and ruminant productivity through better nutrition and management practices. This involves, mainly, determination of dietary nutrient levels for optimal productivity of livestock. He is also involved in studies aimed at utilization of tanniniferous feeds to reduce production and emission of methane in ruminant animals. Prof Ng&rsquo;ambi is good at sourcing funds for research. Thus, over the years, his research has been supported by funding from many agencies, including Vlaamse Interuniversitaire Raad-Institutional University Cooperation programme (VLIR-IUC Programme) which is a partnership programme between Flemish Universities and University of Limpopo, European Community, National Research Foundation, Southern African Centre for Co-operation in Agricultural Research, African Technology Policy Studies Network, etc. Based on his expertise, he is a reviewer for several powerful and internationally recognised journals. Prof Ng&rsquo;ambi has published 150 articles in accredited journals with high impact factors. He has also published one book and three book chapters. Prof Ng&rsquo;ambi has so far supervised to completion 12 PhD and 58 MSc students.

Dr. Jones Wilfred Ng’ambi is joined as Esteemed reviewer

Dr. Khangembam Sangeeta Devi, a graduate from the College of Veterinary Science &amp; Animal Husbandry Mathura and completed M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Surgery and Radiology from Ranchi Veterinary College. Dr Sangeeta started her career as Teaching Associate in the Department of Veterinary Surgery &amp; Radiology, College of Veterinary Science &amp; Animal Husbandry, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (UP) in 2006 and continued up to 2013. Presently she is working as Assistant Professor in the Department of Veterinary Surgery &amp; Radiology, College of Veterinary Science &amp; Animal Husbandry, Kumarganj, Ayodhya (UP) since 2013. Dr Sangeeta published 03 textbooks, 23 book chapters in national and international books and 76 research/clinical articles in different peer reviewed international and national journals. She is the recipient of many prestigious awards like young scientist award, distinguished scientist award from reputed societies. She is working on the development of biomaterials from animal and plant origin. Dr. Devi coined the terms Muffloschisis and Muffloplasty, and developed a technique of Intravenous Regional Anethesia in large ruminants. She is the life member of U.P. Veterinary Council and Indian Society for Veterinary Surgery.

Dr. Khangembam Sangeeta Devi is joined as Esteemed reviewer

Dr. Devina Seram&nbsp;is currently working as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Entomology, School of Agriculture, LPU. She completed her Ph.D. (Agricultural Entomology) from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore with DST-INSPIRE fellowship, post-graduation (M.Sc. in Agricultural Entomology) from College of Post Graduate Studies (Umiam), Central Agricultural University (CAU), Imphal, Manipur and graduated from Assam Agricultural University with distinction. She was a recipient of CAU Merit Scholarship and Gold Medallist in her master&rsquo;s degree. She has qualified ICAR-AIEEA-PG, ICAR-SRF-(PGS) and ICAR-ASRB-NET. She has also received several awards in her field of expertise including National Dedication Day Award, Excellence in Research Award, Young Scientist Award, Best Poster Presentation and few others. She is an active reviewer for scopus indexed journals like Journal of Stored Products Research, Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, Indian Journal of Entomology, PloS One, Trends in Sciences, etc. Her research specialization and interests include host plant resistance (at molecular level), insect resistance bioassay, storage entomology, molecular biology, insect nutrition and artificial diet. She has several research papers, review papers, book chapters and popular articles to her publication credit, attended several workshops, conferences and seminars. She has guided six masters&rsquo; students and currently guiding two students including one Ph.D. scholar.

Dr. Devina Seram is joined as Esteemed reviewer

It is really becoming a challenging task for the agriculturist regarding food security for burgeoning global population. Escalation of green house gases and amplified climate system fluctuation has resulted in upsurge of extreme weather related anomalies. As a consequence, &nbsp;there is a paradigm shift in weed flora, resistant, resurgence in pest panorama, disease infestation, pathogenicity, development of super weed etc.&nbsp; It is high time for planning concerted, judicious, prudent farming system management strategies alleviating climate anomalies and fostering global agricultural research perspective and soil and climate resilient agriculture for sustainable agricultural development. Structural equation modeling in diversified cropping system, conservation agriculture on the backdrop of shrinking resource base can ensure preserving bio-diversity, energetic in crop production. Robotics, drone technology, ICT based agricultural system is becoming very relevant and imminent for developing vision for future agriculture. 
 
 
 
Newly developed stress indices to evaluate the impact of stresses on crop and ecology and evolving mitigation strategies is of utmost importance. Heavy metal contamination in soil and agro-ecosystem that pose potential threat need to be addressed with recent advances in research of phytoremediation, microbial remediation, cation interaction, soil washing and other related relevant aspect. 
 
 
 
Crop improvement strategies encompassing researches on bio-technology, genomics, proteomics, biofortication is becoming indispensable for alleviating nutrition deficiencies and ensuring global food security. 
 
There should be special focus on research on plant protection sector under the perspective of global climate change to reduce crop production loss even post harvest losses for planning nextgen Agriculture. &nbsp;Crop simulation modeling for forecasting in crop production, precision agriculture, planning on farm production economics for crop budgeting , market led extension for food security must the future vision of agricultural research. Indian Journal Of Agricultural Research represent cutting edge researches on multi-disciplinary approaches on recent development of agricultural research that provide plethora of information to the academicians, scientists, agriculturist and other stake holder that help in future planning of agricultural research and even agricultural policy related issues. 
 
 
 
 
 
Executive Editorial Board Member&nbsp; 
(Indian Journal of Agricultural Research) 
Dr Ashim Midya
<div>Director</div>

<div>Department of Agriculture, Government of West Bengal, INDIA</div>

Reflecting Thoughts on the Importance of Agricultural Research, Vision for the Future in Present Scenario

The great progress in agriculture is due to rapid increase in the utilization of science and the results of scientific research as a source of information and guidance in improving crop husbandary.&nbsp;Research is necessary to solve the problems in different crops.&nbsp;Research results from agricultural research and dessimination of the technologies may help in linking farmers to science and modern agriculture&nbsp;.&nbsp;Research in agriculture resulted in remarkable increase in productivity in different crops.The benefits of research will not only useful to the grower but also to all the stakeholders including the consumer.Scientific interventions and technological advances improve the crop yields and national economy. To ensure continued efficiency and high returns in agricultural &nbsp;research requires close linkages between science-oriented research and technology-oriented research is essential. Research in new technologies&nbsp; like transgenics, molecular breeding, nano technology, drone technology, new methods in post harvest technology, Precision farming technologies, Artificial intelligence etc. have tremendous&nbsp; benefits. The new discoveries and continuous introduction of new methods would place research in higher plane.

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Editorial Board Member 
(Indian Journal of Agricultural Research) 
Dr T. Susila 
Senior Scientist 
Banana Research Station Dr YSR Horticultural University Pulivendula

Thoughts on Agricultural Research

The agriculture of the future is seen as an integrated system that combines biotechnology, agroecology, sustainability and advanced automation to optimize food production in an environmentally responsible manner. Biotechnology will allow the development of crops that are more resistant to pests and diseases, as well as improving their nutritional value. Agroecology will promote production systems that respect natural cycles and biodiversity. Sustainability will ensure efficient use of natural resources, such as water and soil, minimizing environmental impact. Finally, advanced automation, through the use of robotics, artificial intelligence and data analysis, will optimize agricultural work, increasing productivity and reducing the need for labor 
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<h2>Executive Editorial Board Member 
(Indian Journal of Agricultural Research) 
 
Dr.&nbsp;Jorge Eric Ruiz Nieto 
Profesor 
Ex Hacienda El Copal. Km. 9 Carretera Irapuato - Silao, MEXICO</h2>

Future of Agriculture

As an agricultural scientist, I am excited to share insights into the remarkable advancements shaping the future of agriculture for the special issue of the Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. The innovative research across diverse fields, including plant breeding, soil science, and agricultural economics, all of which are crucial for addressing global challenges such as food security and climate resilience.

Agricultural research plays a pivotal role in enhancing productivity and sustainability. Advances in genetics and biotechnology are paving the way for resilient crop varieties that can withstand pests and climate variability. Additionally, innovative agronomic practices are being developed to optimize resource use, minimizing environmental impact while maximizing yield.

Looking ahead, we must foster interdisciplinary collaboration and harness emerging technologies, such as precision agriculture and data analytics. These tools can drive informed decision-making and empower farmers worldwide.

I encourage our readers to engage with the innovative studies present in this Journal, as it lays the foundation for a sustainable agricultural future. By collaborating, we can enhance our understanding and implement practices that serve the well-being of both the environment and humanity. 
 
Executive Editorial Board Member 
(Indian Journal of Agricultural Research)

Dr. P. D. Abeytilakarathna 
Deputy Director (Research) 
Agricultural Research Station, Department of Agriculture 
Seetha Eliya, Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

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