Nigeria is Africa’s leading rice producer, but still needs more — reusing wastewater for irrigation would boost farming
If a quarter of Lagos's daily volume of wastewater were to be recycled for rice production, nearly 75 per cent of Nigeria’s rice …
Malnourished but diabetic: An atypical form of ‘the rich man’s disease’ is spreading among Chhattisgarh’s tribals
Lean diabetes arises from intermittent starvation, overload on carbohydrate metabolism; lack of guidelines compounds problem
Staple spikes: Has an abnormal Kharif 2022 caused rice prices to rise
The United States Department of Agriculture has said rice production in India may decline by 0.9% in 2022-23 due to uneven rains
India’s water is being exported as agri-exports; is there a solution
It is critical for us to adopt the circular water management model of treating and rejuvenating wastewater at source, along with efficient water …
The ‘qissa’ of Basmati
As the European Union gets set to pronounce whether to give a GI tag to India’s Basmati rice, we explore the history of a grain that …
Five points on food inflation and onions
Retail inflation hitting double digit being attributed to high food prices, but is it so?
Jammu and Kashmir farmers suffering due to rain, snow and lockdown
Unseasonal weather has destroyed apples in Kashmir and paddy in Jammu even as government promises to procure crops have rung hollow
Why companies are lobbying to push for hybrid paddy seeds in India
Most of India still cultivates rice from pure-bred seeds, something which prevents companies backed by multinationals from expanding their market
Drought but why: The agricultural wasteland that is Bihar
Below-normal rainfall and drought-like situation for 7 years pushing out youth for livelihood
Scientists develop transgenic rice that can grow under high salinity, drought
A team of Indian and international scientists hit upon the idea while studying a wild rice variety, Pokkali, grown in coastal regions of Kerala
Why ozone levels pose a challenge to food security
When present in the lowest atmospheric layer, ozone becomes a concern for human and plant health.
Back to basics: COVID-19 labour crunch brings direct seeding of paddy in focus
States have been trying to promote DSR for some time; it is gaining traction now — Since June, when kharif sowing started, 0.7 million ha …
A tale for Christmas: Here is why the Apostle Bartholomew is associated with agriculture in Goa
Bartholomew or Nathaniel is believed to have visited India in 55 AD, like his fellow Apostle, Thomas before him
Impact of stalled monsoon: 30-45% decline in sowing of kharif crops in June
Cotton, oilseeds, pulses and coarse cereals are among the worst-hit crops
Rice, integral to Madagascar, may be hastening the decline of its unique biodiversity; here is how
Madagascar is a biodiversity hotspot; most of the plants, animals, insects and fungi found there are not found anywhere else
Ganesh Chaturthi: The modak’s history reflects its strong ties to the land; here is how
The sweet and some of the recipes used in making it are quite old; its ingredients include some of the Deccan’s famous crops like ambemohur rice
Union Budget 2019-2020: Government giving more importance to food fortification
Budgetary allocation for fortified rice scheme in the present budget increased by 18,000 crore
Excess nitrogen fertilisers hamper germination, root growth in rice: study
Indian scientists have now identified rice varieties that are efficient in nitrogen use
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
Punjab, Haryana and west UP facing severe nitrogen pollution: Down To Earth expose
Nitrogen pollution can destroy soil health, contaminate water, lead to serious health problems, and trigger climate change
Comparatively drier June causing problems for farmers
Latest sowing data reveals less sowing than in 2022
75 years of people’s power: Lambra in Punjab uses dry ash to treat grey water
The treatment plant works on a natural treatment system and hence no labour is involved
Deficient rainfall affects paddy, triggers drought fears in Odisha
As many as 19 districts have recorded large deficits of rainfall in August
India’s foodgrain production estimated at 330 million tonnes for 2022-23: Third Advance Estimate
Production of rice and wheat estimated to be higher by 6 and 5 million tonnes this time as compared to the last
First Advance Estimate 2022-23: Rice output to fall 6%, total foodgrain output 4%
Monsoon 2022 believed to be primarily responsible for decline in foodgrain production this kharif