Plant microbiomes are not exactly a ‘treasure-trove’

Breeding plants with more beneficial bacteria to feed the world won’t be simple, study says

Eye on irrigated pie

Farmers' organisations raise an alarm over Odisha government's recent guidelines that allow industries to acquire irrigated land

Coming to grips with survival

Moulded plastic handles enable the farmers of the Tahirpur leprosy colony in Delhi to harvest high yields

Deep-rooted gains

Intercropping soybean with sugar cane not only is more profitable but also benefits the latter crop

Return of the blight?

A new aggressive strain ofpotato blight has started spreading in Europe and threatens crops across the world

In search of an alternative

Drastic reduction in the cycle of shifting cultivation and soil erosion are forcing the Karbi tribe of Assam to explore sustainable agricultural …

Thriving on bad air

The growth of plants could be seriously changed if they are exposed to high levels of carbon dioxide

Neem "green"

The menace of pesticide-resistant varieties can be effectively managed with the help of neem-based pesticides

Pseudo science

- S K HANDA Former head, division of agricultural chemistry, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, writes in Agriculture Today (…

Wrap it right

Pine oleoresin coating can cut nutrient pollution by urea

The GM question

Are hybrid maize seeds being promoted to pave the way for GM maize?

Pollinators in peril

Follow Up

Can organic farming ensure food security?

To ensure food for tomorrow

Rice and wheat yields are falling. To check it a new initiative has been taken

Farm differently

Report>>A report riles industrial farming nations and agribusiness

Delhi University's gene mystery

Department of Science and Technology has no idea where GM lines in a high-profile case came from and who gave permission for research

Low Pulse

Spiralling prices of pulses have shown India’s dependence on imports. Pulses are integral to India’s diet but not its food policy. As …

GEAC has power only to withdraw permission

Arjula R Reddy, a plant geneticist, was appointed co-chairperson of the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) in 2009. At present, he …

Climate change hardly a burning issue for Indian voters

Indian democracy is yet to breed a new category of ‘climate voters’ as its electoral landscape has very little space for green …

Bihar’s food production has risen during the last 15 years due to agriculture roadmaps, say officials

State’s fourth agricultural roadmap launched on October 18 by President Murmu

Bihar farmers question government decision to end diesel subsidy for them

Power supply in villages still uncertain, they say

Union Budget 2019-20: Income support for farmers drives historic allocation for agri ministry

Rs 75,000 crore for income assistance to boost rural consumption, claims government

Why Bhavnagar farmers oppose limestone mining

Letter to high court-appointed panel lists reasons

All alien invasive species are guilty until proven innocent

The dogma that invasive alien species should be eradicated is now suspect