Southern African drought primarily driven by El Nino, massive blow to food security, health: Study
Researchers recommend enhanced resilience to droughts that may occur twice as frequently in El Nino years
An old elegy for a new season
Assurance of a normal monsoon doesn’t decide agricultural performance anymore
Biting drought fuels human-wildlife conflicts in Kenya, Horn of Africa
Ongoing dry spell displaces wildlife from their habitats in search of pasture and water
Minimum support price: Centre forms panel to consider legal guarantee
Committee to look into zero-budget farming, cropping pattern
Wettest May-June in decade hits Kashmir’s cherry growers hard
Farmers growing traditional varieties of cherries are facing more brunt of prolonged precipitation than those growing new varieties
North India rains: Crops ruined in Uttar Pradesh; over half a million affected by floods
Rains in India’s largest state have ruined crops such as paddy; sugarcane; mustard; potatoes and other vegetables
Most farmers did not know of agencies that procured crop under MSP: Report
Only 23.7% and 24.7% paddy produced was sold under MSP in Kharif and Rabi season respectively of 2018-19
At least 40% global crops lost to pests every year: FAO
Invasive pests cost countries at least $70 billion annually, among main drivers of biodiversity loss
Kerala must opt for heat-tolerant rice varieties for better yield: Study
Rise in temperature and reduction in rainfall under present and future climate scenario affected rice yield, thereby reducing crop maturity time
Sudden rains damage Bihar’s rabi crops
Farmers expected a decline in the production of fruits — including mangoes and litchis
Stubble burning: A problem for the environment, agriculture and humans
Although the actual amount of fines charged was not available; farmers continue to burn residues every season
Crop burning in 2018 lesser than previous year, claims govt
The authorities have come out with figures and attribute the decrease to schemes it started for proper management of paddy stubble
How useful really are mobile apps for farmers?
A review which looked at 23 studies of information services in Africa, Asia and Latin America found that perceived benefits were not always …
Surplus rainfall a respite, but now Bihar wary of floods
The state received 305.9 mm rainfall in June — 82% more than normal rainfall in June 2019
WWF: 32 million acres of grasslands across US & Canadian Great Plains ploughed up since 2012
Destruction of grasslands across Great Plains continues at an unsustainable pace
Diversify crops, shift rice to places that can support it: Central panel
Low returns and high risks from alternative crops among reasons past efforts failed, says report
Bioenergy crops create cooling effect on cultivated areas: Study
Global air temperature decreases by 0.03~0.08 °C, after 50 years of large-scale bio-energy crop cultivation
Fall Armyworm attack: Desperation pushes Kenya farmers to danger
Overall, 43 of 47 counties in Kenya reported the presence of FAW, indicating that about 80 per cent of Kenya’s crops-producing landmass was …
Pollinator Week: Economic impact of pollination cannot be underestimated
Annual market value of crop production directly linked to pollination was $235-$577 billion, says report
Pollinator Week: How climate change disrupts flower growth, puts bees at risk
Habitat loss, nutritional deficiencies and lack of varied diet of pollinators is impacting plant and flower growth
Pollinator Week: How well-pollinated crops are important for agriculture
Pollination by bees, birds, flies holds a lot of significance: They affect 35% of world’s crop production
Maharashtra grape farmers worried as unseasonal rains, hail wipe out 50,000 acres of vineyards
Almost 25 per cent of the export has been affected, claim farmers
Data on sugarcane in Maharashtra after floods shows why accurate assessment is critical
More dry days ahead? Monsoon on continuous break for past 11 days
The longest consecutive break spell was reported in 1972 when the core monsoon zone did not receive any rainfall for 17 days at a stretch
Tackling ‘hidden hunger’: Strategies to combat micronutrient deficiencies
In the face of the global hidden hunger crisis, it is imperative that we address the micronutrient deficiencies that silently erode our health