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 …
Delhi chokes again: winter is becoming synonymous with air pollution
Sudden deterioration in air quality is due to fall in wind speed and rise in moisture content, which is making the pollutants build up fast
Crop Burning: Punjab and Haryana’s killer fields
Punjab produces about 19-20 million tonnes of paddy straw and about 85-90 per cent of this paddy straw is burnt in the field
First drought, then floods: is this an extreme weather event?
After an excruciating drought, several states of India have reported excess rainfall this monsoon. Climate change may have a role to play in …
Do we really need GM mustard in India?
Increasing production of oilseed crops like mustard requires adequate policy initiatives
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
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 …
Saffron production to drop over 90% as Kashmir sees lowest rainfall in 35 years
Scarcity of rain and the failures of the National Saffron Mission have left local farmers in a precarious position
We can’t afford to lose farmers
It is time we talked about the real cost of our food, about how to benefit the farmers who grow our food
Why Indian farmers need a robust relief and compensation mechanism
Climate change will impact agriculture, resulting in increased crop damages and lower crop yields
Exploiting Asia's biodiversity can ensure food security, end hunger
Biodiversity for food and agriculture is among the Earth’s most important resources
Thunderstorm kills 32 in Bihar after state ignores IMD warning
Locals allege the death toll is expected to be much higher than the numbers reported by the government
Deadly promise
Poll promise to waive crop loan led farmers to default and incur debt in the nascent Telangana state. About 100 of them commit suicide
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
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
Poor of a country emit less, lose more: New paper calls for progressive taxes for ‘polluting elites’
This report, for the first time, has stressed on the differing responsibilities of individuals and not just countries
As told to Parliament (December 23, 2022): Most crop damage due to heavy rains, floods in Karnataka this year
The state saw 1,031,102 hectares of damaged crop area, followed by Assam with 245,837.7 ha
Bt Brinjal biopiracy case: Apex court restores PIL in Karnataka HC after nearly a decade
In this decade, 231 more crops have been removed from the protection of piracy provided in Section 3 of the Biodiversity Act, bringing the total …
Fewer farmers benefited from government procurement last Rabi season
Government body recommends increasing procurement of foodgrains from Bihar, UP and Rajasthan