African countries to develop climate-resilient agriculture systems

The continent's 55 countries sign a 5-point declaration to strengthen food security 

Climate change blues: ‘everyday monsoon’ foxes Mizoram farmers

Changing rainfall pattern and rising temperatures are forcing them to move away from traditional farming and grow exotic crops

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 …

New farming technique helps resist flood and drought in Gorakhpur

Farmers in Gorakhpur have re-learnt the art to adapt to erratic weather conditions through multi-crop farming

By spending just 3% more on infra, developing nations can save $4.2 trillion: World Bank

Making assets climate resilient can help these countries earn $4 for each $1 spent, according to the report

Rebuild to tame cyclones

Commendable emergency response to cyclone Fani saved lives in Odisha, but now the state must build climate-resilient structures to minimise long-…

Focus on climate change: Food majors to US government

Sustainable Food Policy Alliance pushes for carbon pricing system for industries 

Finally, a breakthrough on agriculture on the cards at Bonn

Draft document on agriculture stresses on assessment of risks, a differentiation of vulnerability and actions required based on farming systems …

Extreme climate can halve crop yields: Study

Global research quantifies impact of climate extremes on staple crops maize, spring wheat, rice and soybeans

Food race: These space seeds can help grow climate-resilient crops

This is the first feasibility study by global agencies to determine the effect of cosmic radiation, microgravity and extreme

Warsaw climate talks: Farm emissions kept out of COP 19

G77+China successfully counter move by EU to add agriculture as a source of emissions for purpose of accounting

Union Budget 2023: Foundation for sustainable farming is missing in India

Ambitious initiatives for farmers are promising but transition to sustainable agriculture requires healthy soil and inputs