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A novel algorithm for enhanced crop productivity
A novel algorithm for enhanced crop productivity. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
The purpose is to enhance the crop yield in lesser time
August 06, 2020
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Sustainability increases if ethanol is made from sugarcane juice: Study
The comprehensive analysis of India’s sugar industry showed how the country must now move to a more sustainable cultivation of sugarcane. Photo: Agnimirh Basu
Sugarcane cultivation has benefitted from entrenched policies that incentivised …
August 04, 2020
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Centre launches pilot project to reduce emissions from agriculture
Centre launches pilot project to reduce emissions from agriculture. Photo: Vikas Choudhary / CSE
The project will be implemented in Mizoram, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and …
July 28, 2020
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India in a microcosm: Will COVID-19 reverse migrants pick up the plough again? Palanpur throws up a question
Will COVID-19 reverse migrants pick up the plough again? Palanpur throws up a question. Photo: Vikas Choudhary
Palanpur has been closely monitored and studied since the early 50s to help economists, …
July 21, 2020
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Dangerous pesticide use: What must be done to protect the health of Kenyans
about 1,345 pesticide products are registered for use in crop production in Kenya. Photo by Ann Johansson/Corbis via Getty Images
At least 1,345 pesticide products are registered for use in crop production in Kenya, of …
July 20, 2020
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Women farmers emerging as decision-makers, innovators in wheat-based systems: Study
Women are gradually influencing decision-making in wheat-based systems.
Women adopted specific strategies to further their interests in the context of wheat-based …
July 17, 2020
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Back to basics: COVID-19 labour crunch brings direct seeding of paddy in focus
Back to basics
States have been trying to promote DSR for some time; it is gaining traction now — …
July 14, 2020
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Odisha set to introduce locally produced millets into ICDS, PDS
Fourteen Odisha districts — a part of the state’s Millet Mission — will provide ragi through the public distribution system (PDS) from September. Photo: Yue / Flickr
Keonjhar district will introduce ragi for pre-school meals through DMF funds from July 
June 30, 2020
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Indian farmers have sown 7% less land this summer

The total area of sowing has been reduced by 63 per cent compared to the national average, according to data published by the Union Ministry of Agriculture

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Palm oil consumption increased 230% in almost 2 decades, yet India imports most of it

Palm oil consumption increased 230% in almost 2 decades, yet India imports most of it

July 06, 2018
India has not been able to achieve self-sufficiency in palm oil production despite 40 years …
Agriculture
The real weed

The real weed

July 18, 2018
The WHO says it causes cancer and studies link it to many diseases. Countries have been …
Agriculture
Why MSP will not provide even minimum support to farmers

Why MSP will not provide even minimum support to farmers

July 02, 2018
With a projected 5-25% rise in input prices of fuel, agricultural rentals and agrochemicals,…