Blog (Agriculture)

It’s vital for food safety to irrigate crops with water that is free of disease-causing microbes.
Africa

Decades of South African research reveal key strategies to reduce water contamination in fruit and veg

Loandi Richter-Mouton
4 min read
Pathogens and chemicals in irrigation water can lead to foodborne illnesses
Despite vast potential, biologicals not widely used by farmers. Here's how they can increase food safety
Agriculture

Despite vast potential, biologicals not widely used by farmers. Here’s how they can increase food safety

Siraj Hussain
3 min read
In India, biopesticides represent only 4.2 per cent of the overall pesticide market, compared to 40% in United States & 20% in Europe
The Dharamgarh sheep breed is ‘an ATM’ for tribal smallholder farmers of Odisha’s Kalahandi district
Agriculture

There is an urgent need for conservation and genetic registration of Odisha’s Dharamgarh sheep breed

Sana Datta Vasuki Satyanarayana
4 min read
The breed shows a balanced growth rate and lambs through its lifetime, making it a reliable source of income for Kalahandi’s tribal smallholder farmers
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