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For regional councils working closely with farmers, certification involves training, building understanding of standards, repeated field inspections and peer appraisal, all of which take time.

The numbers game: Rush to certify India’s natural farmers raises concerns

5 hours ago

6 min read

The Eastern Ghats region faces mounting pressures from climate variability, including erratic monsoons and intense rainfall events that have disrupted agriculture and increased crop failures.

Small farms, big climate gains: ICAR study shows how agroforestry can be a powerful climate tool

18 Dec 2025

3 min read

Enterprises in less-developed countries struggle with strict reporting and verification rules. Mozambique’s aluminium sector and Egypt’s nitrogen-fertiliser exporters are especially vulnerable under CBAM.

Global standards drive trade but widen gap between rich and poor countries, World Bank warns

11 Dec 2025

3 min read

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