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Microplastics in soil threatens earthworms’ growth: Study
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Earthworms exposed to plastic chemicals from bottles and carry bags lost on average 3.1% in …
September 13, 2019
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How IT, communication can boost sustainable farming in India
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Use of messaging services, web-based applications, capacity building and encouragement of …
September 17, 2019
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Agriculture

Wrong to say Bt cotton successful in India: Environmental activists
A Bt cotton farm in Andhra Pradesh. Photo: Bhaskaranaidu/Wikimedia Commons
The GM crop traditionally modified to repel pests has instead induced new pests that can …
September 09, 2019
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Germany to phase out glyphosate by 2023
Bayer, after taking over Monsanto last year, has been facing a wave of lawsuits alleging that the herbicide causes cancer. Photo: Global Justice Now/Flickr
The country took this step to protect insect populations that play a pivotal role in …
September 05, 2019
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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 18, 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 26, 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,…