India’s thriving chemical industry & urgent call for human biomonitoring studies
Implementation of biomonitoring programme will enable India detect health trends early, participate in global efforts to address common …
In 2024, India to be among top 4 contributors of microplastics released into waterbodies
After China, India will release highest volume of microplastics & chemical additives into waterways
Remodel food systems
The climate change crisis is human-made; it is we humans who must rework our lives; we cannot go ahead with the current model of agriculture …
K Meerabi’s husband was disabled due to pesticides in 2008; this month, she earned acclaim for natural farming at Oxford
The Guntur farmer’s impact on the global stage signifies growing recognition of natural farming practices as a viable and transformative …
ATM agriculture: There are reasons as to why there is so much resistance to the idea of natural farming
It is different. In this case, science promotes competition in the plants so that they can build soil reservoirs of fungi and bacteria and …
Yavatmal farmers fight losing battle against pesticide poisoning; pin hopes on Swiss court hearing
There has been an inordinate delay in enacting the Pesticides Management Bill to replace the Insecticides Act of 1968
Poisoned Punjab: Study finds declining groundwater quality, southwestern Punjab most affected
Intensive agriculture practices, over-exploitation of groundwater may be to blame
Voice of hope: Radio Bundelkhand’s Varsha Raikwar is using communication tools to help farmers cope with climate change
The channel hosts live discussions with agricultural experts and also seeks solutions from farmers who call in
Dip in yield, low protein content: PAU field experiment finds several problems with nano urea
Production can decrease further year on year if nano urea application is continued
Himachal Pradesh budget announces green development scholarship scheme, boost to natural farming
Provisions worth Rs 582 crore for farmers; MSP for wheat, maize, milk increased
CAG report highlights glaring issues with functioning of key scientific institutions
Institute for Plasma Research and Indian Institute of Chemical Technology pulled up
Why we must fix toxic chemical pollution to safeguard our planet and health
Leaders gathering at Bonn next week must strengthen a global agreement that prioritises accountability for pollution from chemicals
Winners of India’s top science award announced, no women on the list
Since its inception in 1958, only 19 women scientists have been the recipients of the SSB award.
‘No scientifically proven effects of nano liquid urea on crops’: Research pokes holes in IFFCO’s claims
IFFCO claims may lead to large-scale yield losses with serious consequences for food security and livelihood of farmers, says opinion paper