Investment in technology must to achieve zero hunger
FAO estimates that the world will need to produce some 60 per cent more food, on an average, to feed a hungry world by 2050
Promoting pulses can contribute to Sustainable Development Goals
One of the most extensively-used foods in the world, pulses are rich in fibre and are a great source of vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc …
Product label for mountain products puts premium on biological, cultural diversity
The new label places a premium on goods that support local biodiversity and production methods linked to cultural traditions of mountain communities
Book on pulses takes readers on amazing journey across varied cultures
Pulses are packed with proteins–double than that found in wheat and three times than that in rice
Experts discuss changing landscape of finance in agriculture at Bonn talks
There is a growing recognition of investing more in agriculture-related adaptation activities, they feel
Climate change to affect water availability, alter food production: UN report
Water mediated many climate change impacts on agriculture, said the report
Padma Shri awardees include 12 farmers
Out of the 94 Padma Shri awardees, 12 farmers have been awarded for various activities like organic farming, traditional seed conservation and …
Maharashtra’s project funds for climate-resilient agriculture has gone to just a few districts and types of interventions
The scheme has resulted in a few districts garnering a large chunk of the funds
One agricultural labourer died by suicide every two hours in 2021
29% increase in suicides by farm labourers from 2019
A novel algorithm for enhanced crop productivity
The purpose is to enhance the crop yield in lesser time
How corrupt nexus between sugar industry, governments affects farmers
India is the second-largest producer of sugar in the world, after Brazil
Why we should worry about 8% deficit rainfall in July
Historically, a deficit monsoon in July invariably leads to drought
State of despair
Why farmers in Marathwada are committing suicide
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Prolonged cold, fog spell in Bihar hits Rabi crops, but wheat yield may benefit
Farmers report damage to potato, mustard and lentil crops, wheat unaffected
Growing gap in irrigation potential and usage major challenge
To reduce the consumption of water and maximise agricultural productivity in the country, the government is trying to introduce different innovations
Glyphosate, its formulations banned in Punjab
After the state agriculture department recently passed an order, manufacturers, marketers and dealers in Punjab will not be allowed to sell …
‘Cashew Board will help procure raw cashew nut directly’
Rajesh R, Managing Director of Kerala State Cashew Workers Apex Industrial Co-operative Society (CAPEX), talks about the problems with the Indian …
A Frayed History: The Journey of Cotton in India
A comprehensive study of cotton farming, this book explores the loss of local varieties of cotton and cotton-weaving traditions.
Against the Grain: A Deep History of the Earliest States
An account of all the new and surprising evidence now available for the beginnings of the earliest civilizations that contradict the standard …
Report sees opportunities for agricultural growth in West Africa
Many countries rely on imports to meet their urban food market demand as a growing proportion of the population is made up of consumers, who …
The poison we breathe
Anumita Roychowdhury, head of clean air and sustainable mobility programme at CSE, on what needs to be done to clean the air in our cities
For 2004, an article of faith
When our designers sit down to make the year planner that comes with the year's first issue, they look through the issues of the magazine in the …