Experts discuss changing landscape of finance in agriculture at Bonn talks

There is a growing recognition of investing more in agriculture-related adaptation activities, they feel

Padma Shri awardees include 12 farmers

Out of the 94 Padma Shri awardees, 12 farmers have been awarded for various activities like organic farming, traditional seed conservation and …

High-tech on the ground: Blockchain technology to boost small farm incomes

Three-way partnership between ICRISAT, Eleven01 and KHETHINEXT to create a transparent marketplace

Extreme climate can halve crop yields: Study

Global research quantifies impact of climate extremes on staple crops maize, spring wheat, rice and soybeans

Agricultural transformation vital to produce 50% more food in 2050

In sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, agricultural output would need to more than double by the middle of the century

Is government manipulating agriculture data?

Government’s policy decisions and ground reports are in conflict with official data on sowing, production and agriculture insurance

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 …

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 …

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

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 

Climate change blues: ‘everyday monsoon’ foxes Mizoram farmers

Changing rainfall pattern and rising temperatures are forcing them to move away from traditional farming and grow exotic crops

A nationwide wave

Farmers are under heavy debt, but loan waivers only treat the symptom, not the disease afflicting India's farm sector

Centre admits challenges in implementing PMFBY, seeks robust system to assess crop loss

Failure to forecast rainfall and other weather events hinders assessment of crop loss and delays payment of insurance claims

Agriculture becomes casualty of Syrian war, incurs losses worth US$18 billion

Agriculture is a crucial safety net in the rural areas, and its loss may increase internal and external migration

Sustainable rice production key to food security

Though a staple crop in many countries, rice production is facing the impact of extreme weather events such as droughts and floods

Women play vital role in agrifood systems across Latin America and the Caribbean

In most rural households, women play a definitive role in agriculture and other allied activities. Thus, including women under the social …

How will the drought in India affect food prices worldwide?

Cristina Coslet is Country Monitor, Far East Asia at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

After last year’s drought, food production in Syria sees a boost this year

Good rains have improved production, but it still is not close to pre-crisis levels, say UN agencies

Glyphosate, its formulations banned in Punjab

After the state agriculture department recently passed an order, manufacturers, marketers and dealers in Punjab will not be allowed to sell …

‘Cashew Board will help procure raw cashew nut directly’

Rajesh R, Managing Director of Kerala State Cashew Workers Apex Industrial Co-operative Society (CAPEX), talks about the problems with the Indian …

The poison we breathe

Anumita Roychowdhury, head of clean air and sustainable mobility programme at CSE, on what needs to be done to clean the air in our cities

Growing gap in irrigation potential and usage major challenge

To reduce the consumption of water and maximise agricultural productivity in the country, the government is trying to introduce different innovations

A Frayed History: The Journey of Cotton in India

A comprehensive study of cotton farming, this book explores the loss of local varieties of cotton and cotton-weaving traditions.