SC directs Centre to submit status report on ban of pesticides
These pesticides have been banned in other countries; but in India, they are being allowed to use & could pose serious health hazards to farmers
Killed in cold blood: Amphibians and reptiles are bearing the brunt of crop intensification
Loss of species due to rising farm productivity is inevitable, says research
Climate and food price rise: Extreme weather events triggering unprecedented food inflation
Unfavourable, unreliable weather hurt agriculture, in turn pushing food prices our of reach across the world
Climate crisis has cost India 5 million hectares of crop in 2021
Around 36 mha agricultural area was affected due to hydro-meteorological calamities since 2016
Looking at the farm laws from an economic perspective
The purpose of the new farm laws is to end the historic exploitation of farmers at the APMC markets and free them from the clutches of the …
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
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
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
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
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
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
Fewer farmers benefited from government procurement last Rabi season
Government body recommends increasing procurement of foodgrains from Bihar, UP and Rajasthan
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 …
Bumper kharif amid excess stock? Is India staring at hard agri decisions
Restrict procurement from Punjab and Haryana; stop procuring from states offering bonus on MSP; divert excessive stock for ethanol and cattle feed