Water for fruits: Why Abohar and Ganganagar’s citrus revolution needs encouragement
We need to build wealth from prudent and wise use of natural resources. Use scare water for fruit economy instead of paddy
The way ahead for low-emission agriculture
Direct emission of greenhouse gases reduces substantially by switching to organic fertilisers
The future of Indian agriculture
There is a need for work on cost-effective technologies with environmental protection and on conserving our natural resources
To protect India’s bees, we need to understand their impact on agricultural practices
Farmers worry about effect of genetically modified crops on honey bees
Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO
Report finds weak governance, law enforcement biggest stumbling blocks
What do Union budgets mean for long-term agri development in India?
Union & state budgets need to place equal emphasis on sector-wide improvement & individual farmer-centric measures
Union Budget 2023: Foundation for sustainable farming is missing in India
Ambitious initiatives for farmers are promising but transition to sustainable agriculture requires healthy soil and inputs
Erratic pre-monsoon, monsoon rainfall impacts North East agriculture
Kharif cultivation of paddy delayed in Assam, Tripura, Nagaland; Boro harvest was affected too
Need to make agri-food systems resilient to address food security: SOFA 2021
Food costs could increase for up to 845 million people if a disruption to critical transport links were to occur, SOFA 2021 flagged
Nagaland’s first potato festival is embracing tradition amid climate challenges
The festival underscored the importance of sustainable, locally sourced produce, reflecting a community deeply committed to preserving its …
Rangelands are facing a ‘silent demise’, suffering losses as high as 50%
Past estimates understated actual loss of rangeland health and productivity, states new report by UNCCD
This Ladakhi village is growing organic watermelons; here is how
Army scientists helped Ladakhi farmers use mulching and changing climate to grow a hot weather fruit in a cold desert
Over half of the 21st century irrigation expansion has been in water-stressed regions; India accounts for 36%
Over 90% of humanity’s consumptive water use is used for irrigated agricultural production
First yak domesticated 2,500 years ago near the Brahmaputra in Tibet, not far from Indian border: Study
Not only did humans in Bangga domesticate yaks, they also domesticated cattle and created hybrid offsprings by crossing the two
Homegrown benefit: Why ‘desi’ should be the catchword for India’s dairy sector
A shift from exotic and crossbred cattle to indigenous breeds that are better adapted to changing climate and resistant to diseases will help the …
Simply Put: Tricking the worm
India’s leadership in climate resilience is rooted in its agrarian landscapes
Scaling up adaptation for farmers is a human, environmental, and economic imperative
European Parliament votes down amended version of nature restoration law
The European Parliament will once again consider it on July 11
Infographic: 29 farmers, farm labourers die by suicide daily
Over 5,500 farmers, 5,000 labourers died in 2020
Funds, incentives, quality: How to unlock potential of India's organic, bio-fertilisers sector
Farmers need to be made aware of benefits to increase uptake, says new report
What is behind fertiliser shortage in Andhra Pradesh
The crisis has forced farmers to buy from black market at exorbitent prices
Agriculture & climate change: Ethiopia farmers find climate-smart ways to beat erratic weather
The climate mitigation practices also increase soil's water-holding capacity
Government will repeal all 3 farm laws: Modi
I apologise to citizens, let us start afresh, the PM said
Green fodder shortage hits milk production in Bihar, farmers affected
Unable to feed them, farmers resort to distress sale of cattle
Roots of health: How a simple processing method helps turmeric farmers earn more
Minimum processing would ensure that the benefits of turmeric are retained