Why is Dilli Chalo 2018 a unique protest march by farmers?
P Sainath, noted grassroot journalist and founder editor of People's Archive of Rural India, talks about why this farmer protest is unique? About …
Green and golden Srikakulam
Several efforts are being made to turn Andhra Pradesh’s remote, coastal district green and empower tribals in the process
This gel can protect farmers from toxic pesticides
Researchers at Institute for Stem Cell Science & Regenerative Medicine, Bengaluru, developed poly-Oxime that deactivates toxic chemicals, …
FSSAI asks officials to check if pulses have glyphosate
The food safety authority has asked officials to, every 15 days, find out if the “cancer causing” herbicide is present in the pulses …
India needs a comprehensive approach to prevent pesticide related suicides
Most persons who engage in suicidal behaviour don't want to die but the government lacks proper data on the incidence of pesticide poisoning …
Live life farm style
Want to live in a city and grow your own food in a village nearby? There are companies that can help
How resilient are indigenous goats to climate change
Indian scientists have identified biomarkers to reflect the impact of heat stress on meat characteristics and productivity in goats
Ozone pollution can damage wheat crop
Banaras Hindu University scientists found that most wheat cultivars developed after 2000 are more sensitive to damage due to ozone, a byproduct …
Farmers' rights grossly violated due to lack of awareness on pesticide spraying: NHRC
NHRC has sent notices to Centre and Maharashtra, demanding detailed report in four weeks
A certified problem
Indian organic movement needs aggressive and long-term government support to ensure nation-wide adoption of organic farming practices
India's burning issue of crop burning takes a new turn
The pattern of burning crop residue in India is changing. The practice is no longer limited to the post-monsoon crop of rice or the northern …
Climate-resilient farming in Sikkim
Climate change has altered rainfall patterns in Sikkim, situated in the eastern Himalayas. The state is witnessing decreased rainfall during the …
Farmers need maximum government
In 2017, farmers will need more credit support than ever. Will the government come to their rescue?
Every hour, a farmer committed suicide in 2015
87 per cent of total number of suicides were reported from well-off states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh,…
Improving India’s oilseeds production
Technological, institutional and policy-based changes can improve the oilseed production in India
Can drones replace humans in reforestation tasks?
"Seed bombing" is being looked upon as the best solution to repair deforested land, but complete automation of reforestation is still a long way to go
FAO, WHO pesticide guidelines seek faster phasing out of toxins
Products with acute toxicity account for the high number of poisoning cases, particularly in the developing countries
How to Manage and Compost Kitchen Waste at Home : Explained in Five Easy Steps
Priyanka Bhasin, from Roots and Wings, is a partner with Daily Dump. She explains what is organic waste, how to segregate the waste and compost …
How To Have Your Own Kitchen Garden: Explained in 10 Minutes
Fazal and Kapil from Edible Routes tell you the exact steps on how to have your own kitchen rooftop garden. Growing your own food is the best way …
International pact to tackle illegal fishing gathers momentum
Agreement promotes collaboration among fishermen, port authorities and coast guards to strengthen inspection at ports and on fishing vessels
Organic paradox
Sikkim will be the first Indian state to go wholly organic. But lack of markets can become counterproductive
Cut and run
No one wants to shoulder responsibility for microorganisms that were brought into the country for agriculture trials
Goa's food bowl getting bare
Environmental degradation, changing land use patterns and poor administrative planning is resulting in the destruction of a unique agro-system in Goa.
Chemical-free abundance
After years of killing his fields with pesticides and fertilisers, a sapota grower rediscovered cultivation without chemicals
Farm community abandons old practice
A Nepalese community that grows vegetables using traditional techniques is now succumbing to population pressures and rapid urbanisation.