Damning allegations: India's fields still have Bt brinjal
Coalition for a GM-Free allege it found the banned genetically modified crop in Haryana
The logic of mass tree plantations
Such plantations can succeed in India only if farmers are given proper incentive and protection to grow them
Tamil Nadu’s innovative methods of seed plantation
The state has been trying out a number of novel and unique ways to plant seeds of various tree species and ensure that they survive and make …
Food production experts call for more “quality and indigeneity” in agriculture
The remarks were made at a two-day event in Delhi to discuss how food systems can best be transformed in line with the 2030 Agenda for …
Can Baiga millet be part of mainstream?
The Sikiya millet grows on its own in the bewar plots managed by the Baigas. Currently, IIMR is working towards establishing …
Researchers identify climate change-resilient chickpea genes
The first-ever successful genome sequencing of chickpea means the development of new varieties with high yields, and no pests and diseases, …
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
A brinjal that democratised science in India
Aniket Aga examines the interplay of science and India’s complex politics in genetically modified democracy
Cases against Monsanto’s glyphosate double in a month
The German drugmaker now faces 8,000 cases in the US against its weedkiller
Coalition for GM-Free India alleges Solicitor General of India misled court during hearing
Supreme Court recently concluded hearing on environmental release of GM mustard and reserved judgement
Meet the woman who preserves over 90 endangered varieties of grains, pulses and oilseeds
Lakshmiamma from Zaheerabad district of Telangana can name each of the 92 varieties she has grown on two acres of land and can also elaborate how …
COVID-19: Delayed wheat harvest has Bihar worried over seeds
The delay due to lockdown can result in 25-30% fall in seed production, according to agricultural scientists
Guess what's helping Indian coffee: Blockchain
It took two seasons, but farmers have taken to Coffee Board of India’s blockchain-based portal
Dangers of artificial ripening of fruits and vegetables
Chemicals used to ripen fruits artificially are toxic and can also affect people's neurological system
Speciality rice varieties of Kerala are storehouse of nutrition: study
Rice can be a vital source of nutrition if some of the nutritious varieties of rice traditionally grown can be popularised
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
Government push to coarse cereals as climate change affects wheat, paddy cultivation
Procurement target for coarse cereals doubled from Kharif crop market; more coarse grains likely in rations
Tracking locust attack: In Rajasthan’s Dholpur, pest keeps villagers on toes
Damage to crops less as villages not heavily cultivated, according to preliminary estimates
In Himachal Pradesh, Hindus and Buddhists organise religious ceremonies for rain & snow
With the 3-month-long dry spell continuing in the state, people say they have been left with few alternatives
Kerala floods: Death toll touches 370
The IMD says the rainfall density is expected to reduce majorly in the next 2-3 days
Will Bihar farmers have to shift from paddy? Changing rainfall patterns hint at that
State agriculture department has advised farmers to opt for less water-intensive alternatives like maize
Summer crops may be damaged this year due to temperature rise: Experts
States accuse the Centre of not taking any initiative to help them increase production of summer crops
Was there a victory for Monsanto in India's Supreme Court on a patent matter?
Media headlines, especially from business media houses and American media, continue to scream that Monsanto has had a “patent victory”…
Bt brinjal: Bangladesh’s model not fit enough for adoption
India plans to study Bangladesh's cultivation method while the neighbouring country incurs losses