An agricultural labourer died by suicide every 2 hours in 2021: NCRB
Some 5,563 agricultural labourers died by suicide in 2021, according to the latest report of the National Crime Records Bureau
Mitanins: The women who kept Chhattisgarh safe during the COVID-19 pandemic
The administration, however, has not compensated other Mitanins’ work adequately and has thus been misusing their sense …
Ground report from Gurrampanuku: This Andhra village ditched chemical fertilisers for cow urine
Ideation by an NGO, a little funding, collective labour help farmers in Vishakhapatnam go natural
Union Budget 2022-23: No mention of doubling farmers’ income in Sitharaman’s speech
Omission of references to doubling farmers’ speech surprising given that 2022 is the target year for the scheme
Crop insurance claims over Rs 3,300 crore pending due to payment failure, delay in state subsidy
Farmers belonging Jharkhand, Karnataka, Telangana, and Maharashtra have the highest amounts pending under insurance claims
The bizarre demand for a Banarasi paan GI
Geographical Indication tag continues to be handed out without examining the scientific basis or the integrity of such claims
Dramatic changes needed in global food systems to address nutrition disparity, poverty: IFAD
The report Transforming Food Systems for Rural Prosperity called for investment in rural farms and local small- and medium-size enterprises
Increase in MSP: Peanuts, say agricultural experts
Wheat and barley see the lowest increase in MSP announced by government; red lentils the highest
COVID-19 hits farms: Lockdown dampens selling price but stokes inflation in MP
Farmers in villages cannot reach city markets to sell their produce; Vegetable prices are skyrocketing in cities due to short supply
Wheat procurement season near, but no word from Punjab on direct MSP payment
The FCI in March asked Punjab government to give it land records of farmers to enable direct, online payment of MSP. The state has not …
Lateral Thoughts: Clueless about food waste
We have no data on how much food we we waste and this derails waste management
International Women’s Day: 50,000 women farmers join protest at Singhu and Tikri
Women farmers have repeatedly expressed their acute concern over the last three months, about how the three farm laws will affect their lives
Crop nutrient management using digital tool improves yield, reduces greenhouse gas emissions: Study
More than 80% of 1,594 participating farmers reported an increased crop yield and farm income, according to the study
How India’s farmers’ protests could upend the political landscape
The cycle of farmer agitations and the linkage with the main trade union federations suggests the possibility of the future growth of the …
Why India needs climate resilient agriculture systems
Temperature rise is likely to show serious effects on crop yields. High temperatures may reduce crop duration, permit changes in photosynthesis, …
Agri share in GDP hit 20% after 17 years: Economic Survey
Agriculture was the only sector to have clocked a positive growth at constant prices in 2020-21
COP28: Global leaders call for transformation of agrifood systems to combat AMR crisis
Evidence-based political decisions, coordinated multisectoral efforts and One Health approach are imperative
Ultra-processed foods lead to $7 trillion in hidden health, environment costs globally: Report
Consumption of highly processed foods was increasing in peri-urban and rural areas of some countries
Cotton Curse: Pheromone-based mating disruption technology may help control pink bollworm
Experiments show 90% reduction in losses, improved yield
Cotton Curse: How pink bollworm evolved to be the biggest threat for Bt cotton
Farmers say the pest has grown to become worse than the American bollworm
Cotton Curse: Damage by pink bollworm to Bt Cotton worst in two decades
Farmers say damage by pink bollworm worse than American bollworm for which the Bt Cotton hybrid was created
Genetic resources commission gathers in Rome to deliberate on biodiversity, nutrition & human health
During the 5-day session, members will also discuss the commission’s future work
An old elegy for a new season
Assurance of a normal monsoon doesn’t decide agricultural performance anymore
Why farmers have been urging Centre to control import of arecanuts
In September this year, the Centre relaxed import restrictions on arecanuts from Bhutan
Minimum support price: Centre forms panel to consider legal guarantee
Committee to look into zero-budget farming, cropping pattern