Huanglongbing: Curse of the yellow dragon
As it goes global, here is a primer on what exactly is Huanglongbing, a deadly disease affecting citrus trees
Neem chemical can disable cotton pest in multiple ways: Study
Research on cotton bollworm reveals that the phytotoxin acts in multiple ways to suppress growth of the pest
A fungus that can degrade endosulfan identified
The commonly used insecticide was used to get rid of insects in cashew plantations and exposure to it is reported to have led to several health …
How to strengthen the National Occupational Safety and Health systems
The National Policy on Safety, Health and Environment at the Workplace announced in 2009 had proposed several actions at the national and state …
Fall Armyworm attack: Ethiopia wakes up as pest wreaks havoc
The authorities are distributing chemicals and disseminating information to farmers and the general public
Half-way, doubling farmers’ income is a distant dream
Farmers’ produces enter deflation zone; in general they don’t get return on their investments
In poll-bound MP, Rajasthan, the cow finds space in manifestos, not cowsheds
Farmers are leaving their cattle and cowsheds are in a pitiable condition but they hardly figure in political parties' poll promises
PMFBY needs urgent repair: government study
A recent assessment of the flagship agriculture scheme says that PMFBY needs to favour farmers, not insurance companies that make super …
World needs to produce 3 times more fruits, vegetables than current levels
World is producing more cereals than fruits, vegetables than needed to meet populatons' nutrition needs; this has consequnces for land and ecosystem
‘Gender differences in internal migration patterns decrease as countries develop’
Social and employment policies affect migration but can have different impacts according to location and circumstances
Why farmers in Uttarakhand prefer indigenous seeds over hybrids
In Uttarakhand, farmers are slowly shifting away from hybrid seeds to traditional varieties. They find the traditional seeds better …
How ethanol tax in some states is affecting crisis-ridden sugarcane farmers
State taxes are affecting inter-state supply for ethanol, which could, otherwise, generate additional income for farmers
Scientists develop early flowering transgenic mustard
This is important since oilseed crop requires cold days and the number of cold days required for full plant cycle has shrunk owing to climate change
One-third of the world's nature reserves are under threat from humans
A new survey finds that one-third of this area is subject to pressure from human developments, potentially putting …
Foreign food trade impacts importing countries’ environment too
Soybean farmers in a country that imports soybean have to switch to other crops on a land where there is leftover nitrogen after crop harvest
Livestock manure not so safe for food production
An FAO report highlights that livestock manure is one of the top sources of soil contamination
Leaves from nitrogen-rich trees can be potential fertilisers
Banaras Hindu University scientists have shown that application of leaves from nitrogen-rich trees in soil can increase the soil fertility and …
Death by pesticides: farmers continue to die as India flouts global norms
The pesticides that have killed 272 farmers in Maharashtra in the last four years are banned in most countries
Centre to roll back controversial ban on trade of cattle for slaughter
The government’s May 23 notification on changes made to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Regulation of Livestock Market) Rules, 2017, …
What is pushing India's small dairy farmers out of business?
A new study establishes a link between global development in dairy industries and slowing down of local small-scale dairy business
Cocoa wilts in Ghana
Ghana, known to provide a favourable price regime to cocoa farmers, discontinues the perks as the crop price crashes in international market
Cattle can no longer be traded for the purposes of slaughter: Centre
Sale of cattle for slaughter at animal markets banned; now cattle can only be sold for ‘agricultural purposes’
Droughts getting intense, more frequent in southern states
Be it temple tanks or rainwater harvesting structures, South India had set the standard in water conservation. Now they are just forgotten traditions
Synthetic influx
Synthetic menthol threatens the livelihoods of 400,000 families of farmers who grow Mentha
Maratha silent protests make noise for economic security, social justice
Reservation in government jobs and relief to drought-hit farmers are among the major demands of the Marathas