Deep-rooted gains
Intercropping soybean with sugar cane not only is more profitable but also benefits the latter crop
A bean full of problems
In utter disregard of environmental and health safety norms, the Indian government has okayed a deal for import of soybean to satisfy oil …
It's bean fuel
A fuel from a vegetable source that is non-toxic, biodegradable and can be used in conventional diesel engines with little or no modifications
All that ails pulses in India
The past three decades have seen stagnation in acreage, production and productivity of pulses across the country due to a bevy of reasons that …
Climate change hits food production
Global warming has resulted in 20 per cent increase in price of wheat, maize, rice and soybean
Severe urea shortage leads to row between Madhya Pradesh, Centre
An extended monsoon in the state increased wheat acreage, leading to spiraling urea demand and a consequent war of words
GM food debate hots up again
Gilles-Eric Seralini, one of the first scientists to warn the world about the dangers of genetically modified food, counters pro-GM scientists in …
Monsanto does it again
The biotech seed giant sues a farmer for planting unbranded commodity seeds bought in the open market for patent infringement
Crazy GM patent system
The Brazilian lawsuit against Monsanto’s royalty on soybean seeds exposes the irrational way in which laws apply to GM crops
How much is the crop loss in flood-hit states?
In Uttar Pradesh, over 30,000 hectares of sown crops have been affected by the floods in 12 districts
Bhavantar Yojna: MP farmers refuse to sign up for 2nd round
Most of the over 200 farmers Down To Earth talked to in 6 villages of Hoshangabad and Sehore districts said they would not register for the …