26% of local livestock breeds face the risk of extinction
African wild ass and the wild Bactrian camel most endangered
El Niño to disrupt rainfall, reduce crop harvests in Africa, East Asia: scientists
Extensive loss of beans, potatoes and maize are expected in parts of Kenya
Straw in the wind
CSE experts explain: Strategies to reduce crop residue burning for air pollution mitigation
Farm residue burning is a serious seasonal problem with severe public health consequences
As told to Parliament (December 12, 2023): Rs 800 crore in subsidies sanctioned to build 7,432 EV charging stations
All that was discussed in the House through the day
As told to Parliament (December 11, 2023): Rice, wheat and maize crops most affected by climate change
More Indians covered by health insurance but overall percentage still low: NHFS-5
Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest coverage but a decrease since last survey
As told to Parliament (September 18, 2020): 10,281 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2019
In celebration of biodiversity
Odd-and-even 2.0 worked but farm fires and forest fires played spoilsport, says CSE
Takes on motivated and half-baked science
Large-scale germination failure in soybean, Maharashtra farmers hit hard
Could speed up decline of the crop in the region
Scientists write to PM against ICAR ‘gag order’ on GM mustard
Health and safety of crops draw concern from scientific community
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
GM Mustard: Doctors demand ban on crops, uprooting of trial plantations
Over 100 doctors across India submit letter to PM Modi warning of health concerns
Wild relatives of crops at risk in conflict-ridden West Asia
Violence and strife have affected their conservation, threatening global food security.
Disaster fund for cold wave
Decision likely after Madhya Pradesh incurred huge crop losses in January
Phailin: crop loss assessed at Rs 2,300 crore
Families in severely affected villages to get rations and cash assistance
Ban on pesticides: Plea in Supreme Court alleges restriction on reduced number of chemicals to protect companies
Next hearing on April 28; SC seeks reasons for the decision from Centre
Bitter harvest: farmers kill selves
Freak weather destroys crops across India
Legislation for a few
Benefits of the Act that encourages conservation of plants reach few farmers
Farmers want support
Say they are more vulnerable due to erratic weather
COVID-19: Bihar farmers suffer labour crunch, despite govt guidelines
Labourers fear getting punished for leaving homes to work
Supreme Court asks Centre to submit endosulfan disposal plan
Sets deadline of July 23
Monsoon arrives in Maharashtra, but reservoir levels still low
Full only till 14 per cent of their capacity
A pre-emptive strike against Monsanto
American organic farmers are trying to ensure the biotech giant cannot sue them