No shortcuts to crop diversification

Pricing policies, market infrastructure and technologies that make cultivation of alternative crops viable are crucial

J S Parihar talks about Usage of Technology in Crop-loss Estimation

J S Parihar is former scientist from SAC-ISRO, and author of many studies on use of technology in agriculture. He talks about crop loss …

Improving India’s oilseeds production

Technological, institutional and policy-based changes can improve the oilseed production in India

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 …

'Indigenous Rice Seeds' central to sustainable farming in India

Changing climate and erratic weather events have forced agriculturists to revisit traditional rice varities that had once lost their popularity …

Climate crisis: Staple crop yield in 8 African countries may decline by 80%, flags report

The crisis will exacerbate food insecurity and poverty if no changes are made to agricultural practices or global policies, erratic …

Simply put: Temperature shift confuses farmers

Early sowing can increase cotton yield: study

It was found, through simulations, that early sowing (mid May) always yielded better cotton production as compared to late sowing (June)

Sugarcane farmers' crisis: bumper harvest turns bane

Thanks to a high yield sugarcane variety, India witnessed bumper harvests in the last 3 seasons, but sugar prices have fallen and sugarcane …

Why ozone levels pose a challenge to food security

When present in the lowest atmospheric layer, ozone becomes a concern for human and plant health.

Erratic rain to hit agri, livestock in Mauritania, Senegal

Food and Agriculture Organization warned west African countries

Crop burning: Haryana farmers to launch a state-wide protest

This step comes after several village-level protests demanding better management of crop residue went unheard

Soil fertility is not the only measure of soil health

At the ongoing International Permaculture Convergence, experts discussed how the modern farming system has destroyed soil health

Telangana farmers in trouble after unseasonal rains destroy crops

Most districts of the state registered a huge rainfall excess in September, which affected paddy, maize and cotton crops

How will the drought in India affect food prices worldwide?

Cristina Coslet is Country Monitor, Far East Asia at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Biochar application can help Ghana’s smallholder farmers fight back climate change: Study

New research shows biochar application is more effective in promoting cowpea growth and yield in Ghana

Nigeria first to approve Bt cowpea, Ghana may follow

Nigeria has to import cowpea to meet demand for its most important legume

Phosphorus is vital for life on Earth – and we’re running low

The fact that more than 70 per cent of the global phosphorus supply comes from a single location is problematic

Mango trees are flowering well this season; why then are farmers worried?

Traditional beliefs say mango flowering brings unpredictable rainfall; rising temperatures have a dominant role to play, say experts

Remote sensing can resolve food crisis

It can help understand time-varying meteorological parameters for sustainable use in irrigation and crop management in the Indo-Gangetic basin 

High temperatures reduce rice, sorghum yield in Karnataka

A recent study reveals that during kharif and rabi seasons the state is exposed to a high number of days when mercury climbs above 33 degrees Celsius

Pest warning

Climate change is influencing migratory patterns and evolution in pests, threatening our food basket

Crop nutrient management using digital tool improves yield, reduces greenhouse gas emissions: Study

More than 80% of 1,594 participating farmers reported an increased crop yield and farm income, according to the study

Threat for Bhagalpur's mango growers: Red banded mango caterpillar

This is the second consecutive year that the pest has affected the mango crop in Bhagalpur and surrounding areas, known for its famous Zardalu brand

In a sudden u-turn, Madhya Pradesh refuses to include three Rabi crops under Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana

The decision comes after Centre refused to contribute 50 per cent towards Bhavantar Bhugtan Yojana