Why ozone levels pose a challenge to food security
When present in the lowest atmospheric layer, ozone becomes a concern for human and plant health.
Scientists develop first-ever oleic acid-rich peanut
Farmers in southern states cultivate groundnuts, but they have not benefited from the fast-growing confectionery industry till now
Promoting permaculture can put an end to GMO culture in India
Experts at the 13th Permaculture Convergence in Telangana reposed faith in permaculture and urged farmers to explore this as an alternative to …
Is Andhra Pradesh turning a blind eye to illegal shrimp rearing?
In the past few years, thousands of illegal shrimp rearing ponds have come up in East Godavari district, damaging fertilie soil and groundwater
How to help farmers prepare for climate change
There is increasing evidence from across many African and South Asian countries that contextual, timely climate information, helps farmers manage …
Now an app to help farmers practice precision agriculture
By determining health of the crops using hyperspectral imaging of crop leaves, the app could help in rational use of fertilisers
As Rajasthan government stops buying mustard, farmers resort to distress selling
Rajasthan contributes 50 per cent of total mustard production in India, but Centre-State dispute is hurting farmers' interest
Promotion of pesticides a global health concern: UN experts
A report recently released by United Nations calls for better national and international regulatory framework on pesticides
Study highlights dismal condition of women farmers
Women farmers, whose contribution to agriculture is equal or sometimes even more than their husbands, are often ignored
Onion price crash, farmers’ distress fail to move governments
While farmers are in distress due to crash in onion, tomato and potato prices, government paints a rosy picture
Policies must be aimed at building capacity of soils, not promoting agrochemicals: experts
Scientists and practitioners deliberate on how to reverse soil degradation by taking cognizance of principal causes and policy gaps
Government sees record food grains output in 2016-17; doubts over claims remain
Despite importing wheat and pulses, government claims production of these grains will surpass previous record
Government agencies, companies must be accountable for peddling harmful chemicals
The Supreme Court's order to compensate endosulfan victims within three months is a welcome move, but India still needs to strengthen its …
India's budget just declared
Prime Minister Narendra Modi declares major schemes in his post-demonetisation message on new year's eve
How is Centre making skewed projections to show success of agri-insurance scheme?
The non-loanee farmers from Maharashtra, Kerala and Telangana are shown in loanee category to project the insurance scheme as a success
Environmental regulators key to curb antimicrobial resistance
The environmental contribution to the spread of antimicrobial resistance is yet to receive due attention at global and regional levels
Supreme Court stays commercial release of GM Mustard; to hear the matter on October 17
The apex court is hearing a petition which seeks moratorium on the release of any genetically modified organisms into the environment pending a …
Agriculture census will help Asia-Pacific countries achieve zero hunger challenge
Agricultural censuses are sources of structural information that, through comparison at different points of time, can contribute to the …
Drought, land degradation affect 1.5 billion people: UN report
UNCCD’s global report on desertification, land degradation and drought explains the current scenario through figures
Fall of the poplar
In the backyard of Asia's largest poplar market, farmers are being forced to quit growing the soft wood as its price crashes because of overproduction
Sustainable soil management key to Africa's food security
The thrust is now on promotion of sustainable soil management as the approach for boosting healthy soils for a food-secure Africa
Controversial weed-killer gets 18-month extension from European Commission
Glyphosate, used by Monsanto, has been identified as ‘probably’ carcinogenic to humans by WHO agency
Parliamentary panel finds tobacco harmful for forests
The panel found that financial benefits due to tobacco cultivation were negligible as compared to losses suffered in terms of deaths
Market for agriculture drones to expand 7.4 times by 2022
Inexpensive sensors, cloud computing and intelligent software will drive the market ahead
Bitter organic brew
Falling income and lukewarm market are forcing organic coffee growers to go back to chemical fertilisers