African farmers are younger than you think. Here is why

Our findings debunk the myth that most farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are over 60 years of age — far from it in fact

Food production accounts for 15% fossil fuel use, as big oil locks in dependence on petroleum-based pesticides

The fossil fuel usage in fertiliser production is expected to increase significantly through 2050

Three years on, only 15% of Rs 1 lakh crore agri infrastructure fund disbursed

The scheme was launched in 2020 for the development of post-harvest infrastructure

Union agriculture ministry prohibits use of TB antibiotics on crops

The draft order prohibits import, manufacture or formulation of Streptomycin and Tetracycline for use in agriculture from February 1, 2022; …

Cultivated idea: Urban farming in India requires holistic policy support; here is why

In India, urban farming has seen some traction across states; but rapid development and the need to make urban agriculture viable mean the …

After massive crop damage, Maharashtra onion farmers stare at more losses as prices drop to all-time low

Farmers have decided to define a minimum selling price for selling onions at the APMC to counter losses  

Paddy or no paddy: Quest for equilibrium between water, livelihood in Haryana

Paddy is not suitable for Haryana and to sustain its water resources and to agrarian livelihood in the long term, according to a water …

Delhi HC dismisses PepsiCo plea against revocation order on its IPR certificate for potato variety

The company had sued farmers from Gujarat citing intellectual property rights on FL-2027   

This Pune non-profit led by women bagged an award at COP27 for climate adaptation

Swayam Shikshan Prayog promotes water-efficient irrigation models by creating awareness of water conservation for farms, households and …

Despite farmer marches, Centre plans no debt waiver

Such waivers may impact the credit culture of a State, says junior argiculture minister Parshottam Rupala 

Zambia investing in agriculture, energy to circumvent climate change impacts

The Zambian government has selected two projects— agriculture and electricity generation development—for receiving financial boost …

FAO focuses on heat stress protection measures for agriculture, forestry workers

Emphasising that dehydration leads to productivity declines, a report urges workers and employers to drink several litres of water throughout the day

India needs 30,000 agri-markets to give fair deal to farmers

For 47 years, government has not acted on recommendation of upgrading rural markets into business hubs  

UN plans to double farmers’ income in Africa in three years

Combating climate shocks and food insecurity with the help of climate-smart agriculture has been identified as a priority

Civil society 'deeply disappointed' with WTO ministerial declaration on agriculture

On Public Food stockholding, the current proposal is far worse than the Peace Clause, which itself suffered from several problems

New tool tracks water usage in agriculture

There is a direct relationship between water and food security. In order to be sustainable, agriculture must adapt to the impacts of climate …

Official data exposes Centre’s inflated claims on success of agriculture insurance scheme

The number of non-loanee farmers opting for insurance reached 9.7 million in kharif season of 2016 as against 9.8 million in the same period in …

Women key players in ending hunger, poverty

As rural women are an integral part of the agrarian economy, they are important in the effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals

Farmer groups raise concerns about solutions proposed at COP 22

The impacts of climate change on agriculture will continue to have significant implications for rural development, sustainable development and …

Challenges stand in way of African agricultural transformation

Land degradation and soil erosion can play a detrimental role in limiting Africa’s agricultural transformation

Ugandan farmers going commercial way in apple production

Currently, the Uganda government is promoting apple production under the National Agricultural Advisory services programme in the highlands of …

Seed revolution that lasted five days

Agriculture ministry's bravado in bringing seeds under compulsory licensing was short-lived

Torrential rainfall, cyclone may favour locust surge: FAO

Experts said prevention, mainly through early warning and early reaction, is the key to reducing the extent of locust infestation

‘Yes or no?’ Farmers ask; government can’t say

Next round of meeting on December 9, a day after proposed all-India shutdown

Pollinator Week: How well-pollinated crops are important for agriculture

Pollination by bees, birds, flies holds a lot of significance: They affect 35% of world’s crop production