In absence of domestic markets, organics of the poor head North

The World Bank used to cause untold harm — but 30 years ago it started reforming. What went right

The bank supported some projects that were environmentally and socially damaging

Mangoes lost 150 years ago

A Karnataka farmer conserves mangoes lost 150 years ago

Prince Charles' organic passion!

Organic farming gets royal patronage in England

Rising like the Phoenix

After suffering a spate of floods villagers regain environmental and economic vitality

Deadly increase

Earth links

India needs to overhaul its approach towards agriculture

A friend in weed

What monsoon means

As told to Parliament (March 28, 2023): India recorded three H3N2 deaths, 1,317 cases 

All that was discussed in the House through the day  

Warming temperatures increasing pest attacks, reducing yield, claim Rajasthan farmers

New and wider infestations by pests causing mass destruction of harvest

As told to Parliament (April 6, 2022): Many parts of India 2-4°C hotter than normal

All that was discussedin the House through the day

Tamil Nadu readies pond plan

Andhra farmers to earn more

As told to Parliament (December 12, 2023): Rs 800 crore in subsidies sanctioned to build 7,432 EV charging stations

All that was discussed in the House through the day  

The minimum support price conundrum and Indian farming

MSP had no legal sanction when it was conceived and can also be challenged now

Flower to the People

Floriculture emerges as a big economy in Sikkim

Two leaves and a bud

Organic v conservative

Scientists contest an age-old agricultural technique

NREGA needs a paradigm shift

Launch of State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures — what to expect & how to register

The e-book will be released in an online event at 12 noon on June 4, 2023

As told to Parliament (March 22, 2022): India has installed renewable energy projects of 152 GW capacity

All that was discussed in the House through the day

As told to Parliament (September 18, 2020): 10,281 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2019

All that was discussed in the House through the day

Government tries to harvest success with farmer-friendly Budget

The 2016 Budget has the right intent for the rural sector, but lacks clarity