Dry to deluge: Incessant rain a threat to Marathwada farmers
After scanty rainfall in June & early July, Maharashtra region now has a problem of too much downpour in too short a span
Tropical forests the size of Europe lost in first 20 years of this century
South America lost around 68 million hectares — the highest in the world, followed by Africa with 49 million hectares, according to a new …
How COVID-19 controls hit farmers in 7 low-income countries, most in Africa
In countries with strictest controls, 80% smallholder households reported major disruptions
Hottest March in 122 years damages wheat crop across North India
heat is a temperature-sensitive crop that requires a cool temperature, especially in March when it is at its final stage
Agriculture is linked with malaria in complex ways: evidence from 16 African countries
This is worrying because, currently, three branches of development are trying to achieve their goals in isolation
How Sumi Nagas’ traditional knowledge helps them navigate nature’s vagaries
The Sumi tribe of Nagas uses several ecological indicators to facilitate agricultural practices and predict seasonal variation; but this wisdom …
A farmer becomes a labourer
The challenge for doubling farmers’ income is this foundational change in the economy of an agricultural household
Fifth edition of national bio-entrepreneurship competition launched
Over 30 industry and investment partners come forward to support bio-entrepreneurship in India through this competition
Dragon fruit: Is it the next big thing in Indian horticulture
The dragon fruit, which is indigenous to the Americas, can grow in arid and semi-arid regions with very low input cost
How Maharashtra’s tomato belt can tackle its viral menace
A plethora of viruses as well as insect vectors and pests pose an emerging threat to the tomato belt of Maharashtra; it is a wake-up call to …
‘Crop residue can boost soil health’
Andy MacDonald, manager, Rothamsted long-term experiments, Rothamsted Research, UK, speaks to Down To Earth on key findings of the Broadbalk …
New targets to protect biodiversity must include farmers and agriculture
Africa’s protected areas cover an area of 20.4 million km² or 15.1% of the landmass. But experts say this isn’t enough.
Bihar’s advice to villagers — cook lunch early morning to avoid fire incidents
Spike in fire incidents coupled with losses due to COVID-19 lockdown has become cause of worry for farmers
Promoting agri practices in Punjab for water efficiency, better residue management
New-age machines can help save costs, water & electricity usage as well as combat the problem of stubbles
IISF 2019: Experts advise sustainable, climate-smart, diverse farming
With reduced land holdings, increasing populations and climate change looming large, this was the solution to farmers’ problems, they said
This man saved his village from flash floods, reclaimed surrounding sal forests
He constructed the first check dam in Jamtoli village in Jharkhand to ensure heavy rains don't wash away farms
This 45-year-old makes farming profitable for the entire Soliga tribe
Prakash roped in 30 Soliga farmers and 1,000 other marginal farmers and formed a collective to set up a millet processing unit in Karnataka's …
Why Brazil’s new pesticide rules should worry India
The country’s dilution of rules for pesticides such as glyphosate could spell a health crisis in India, which consumes its beans
Nigeria becomes fourth African nation to join global coalition to protect pollinators
Even as pollinator populations are declining globally, data about them, especially in the developing world, is insufficient
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