Dying fields
The Green Revolution and use of high-yielding varieties has led to depletion of vital micronutrients
Economic Survey 2019-20: Agriculture growth stagnant in last 6 years
Document emphasises sustainable agricultural practices to support farmers and avert water crisis
Reclaiming Simple Clod
More and more loss
More and more water
More yield per hectare
More and more urea
Fertilisers boost plant growth but imbalanced application soon leads to use-fatigue
Desertification in India: Soiled Dhule land is shallow, unfit for plantation
This Maharashtra district, one of India’s land degradation hotspots, struggles with soil erosion coupled with low forest cover, illegal …
Field day
India's soils are in a bad shape. T V Jayan investigates
‘Deficiency in micronutrients in soil linked to health of children and women’
Districts with an increased proportion of soil zinc samples had significantly lower rates of child stunting and underweight
India’s agrarian distress: Can we revive our fatigued soils
Intensive cultivation and improper nutrient replenishment have affected soil fertility. Stagnating or declining yields are the telltales
Science and Technology - Briefs
NASA releases new global maps mapping groundwater, soil wetness
Groundwater and soil moisture are crucial for irrigation and crop growth