A novel algorithm for enhanced crop productivity

The purpose is to enhance the crop yield in lesser time

One agricultural labourer died by suicide every two hours in 2021

29% increase in suicides by farm labourers from 2019 

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

Why we should worry about 8% deficit rainfall in July

Historically, a deficit monsoon in July invariably leads to drought

State of despair

Why farmers in Marathwada are committing suicide

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Melodious warning

Dateline: farm

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

‘Yes or no?’ Farmers ask; government can’t say

Next round of meeting on December 9, a day after proposed all-India shutdown

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

About 100 districts have suffered drought conditions for 15 years

Continuous erratic weather is making states more vulnerable

Simply Put: Indian farm income & all that gas

'The Satnami rebellion was a rare anti-caste movement in South Asian history'

Author Amita Kanekar speaks to Down To Earth about her latest book 'Fear of Lions'

Simply put: Farmer suicides continue unabated

Simply put: Farming community

Fall Armyworm attack: 'Eastern India more vulnerable to infestation'

Warmer temperatures increase the metabolism and reproductive rates of the pest

Debt in half: Left or right

Locust attack: How swarms pose a threat to Indian farmers

Simply Put: Farm income

जग बीती: प्याज नहीं खाना चाहिए?

खेती-किसानी का यह नायाब तरीका आपको निहाल कर देगा

Simply Put: The farmer’s tractor

Simply put: What’s essential for farmers