Solutions at intersection of traditional knowledge & technology can help rural farmers
With the onset of climate change, monsoon has grown irregular and arrives later with every passing year, worsening the declining water table and …
Buddhist principles can help India re-imagine its food systems
In the districts comprising the Buddhist circuit in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, a model farm can be established by integrating the indigenous …
Women, youth incur higher farm income losses due to heat stress, floods: FAO report
This happens because their capacity to react and adapt to extreme weather events is unequal
Northeast India can prosper through smart, youth-centric agriculture
By blending traditional wisdom with modern technologies, the region can build a resilient and sustainable agricultural landscape
Animal husbandry’s share increases by 40% in Budget 2023-24
Agriculture credit target goes up to Rs 20 lakh crore; Focus on livestock health and disease control programme in allocation
Why farmers in northern Ghana go to bed hungry
Rural food systems need to be transformed into productive, profitable activities for farming households
Here is why the world needs regenerative agriculture
Regenerative agriculture is a holistic farming system that focuses on soil health, food quality, biodiversity improvement, water quality and …
This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops
Scientists integrated two metabolic pathways to produce a novel type of photosynthesis that enables the weed to withstand drought while remaining …
ICAR to research on, demonstrate and promote natural farming
The directive came within a week of Modi’s speech on the relevance of zero-budget natural farming
Maharashtra’s project funds for climate-resilient agriculture has gone to just a few districts and types of interventions
The scheme has resulted in a few districts garnering a large chunk of the funds
One agricultural labourer died by suicide every two hours in 2021
29% increase in suicides by farm labourers from 2019
Prolonged cold, fog spell in Bihar hits Rabi crops, but wheat yield may benefit
Farmers report damage to potato, mustard and lentil crops, wheat unaffected
Not just green: Natural farming in Andhra yielded more produce than conventional methods, shows study
Apart from the higher yield, nutrient availability was also unaffected in Zero Budget Natural Farming
Economic Survey 2022-23: Agri growth rate falls but sector still resilient amid pandemic shock
The contribution of the livestock sector to agriculture gross value added also increased, shows report
Food production accounts for 15% fossil fuel use, as big oil locks in dependence on petroleum-based pesticides
The fossil fuel usage in fertiliser production is expected to increase significantly through 2050
Three years on, only 15% of Rs 1 lakh crore agri infrastructure fund disbursed
The scheme was launched in 2020 for the development of post-harvest infrastructure
Delhi HC dismisses PepsiCo plea against revocation order on its IPR certificate for potato variety
The company had sued farmers from Gujarat citing intellectual property rights on FL-2027
After massive crop damage, Maharashtra onion farmers stare at more losses as prices drop to all-time low
Farmers have decided to define a minimum selling price for selling onions at the APMC to counter losses
This Pune non-profit led by women bagged an award at COP27 for climate adaptation
Swayam Shikshan Prayog promotes water-efficient irrigation models by creating awareness of water conservation for farms, households and …
Cultivated idea: Urban farming in India requires holistic policy support; here is why
In India, urban farming has seen some traction across states; but rapid development and the need to make urban agriculture viable mean the …
Union agriculture ministry prohibits use of TB antibiotics on crops
The draft order prohibits import, manufacture or formulation of Streptomycin and Tetracycline for use in agriculture from February 1, 2022; …
Activists cite violations of statutory regulations in GM mustard approval ahead of SC hearing
GM mustard did not undergo even the limited testing that Bt brinjal underwent
What ails climate-smart agriculture in South Asia? Limited state resources & incentives, unequal tech dissemination
By 2050, South Asia will be one of the largest food-deficit regions & requires substantial increase in production to meet growing food demand
Unseasonal showers, crops lying in mandis: Farmers across India fear the worst as IMD predicts more rainfall
Around 46% of wheat purchased this season is lying unlifted at the mandis and are at risk of water damage
This smart tech can promote water efficiency
Information on root zone moisture status gives farmers the confidence to plan their irrigation schedules and to avoid over watering