IN PHOTOS: Dev gudis of Bastar get a new lease of life
Across India, sacred groves are known by many names. In Jharkhand, they are generally called sarnas; in Chhattisgarh, dev gudis, which means the …
How investing in processing machines can help India promote millets
An African-Canadian company is helping promote Mali's fonio millet by investing in processing machines. India too needs to procure advanced …
Winds of change in tribal villages
A slew of measures like horticulture, beekeeping, polycropping and creation of water harvesting structures guarantee income augmentation among …
Voice calls to help Andhra farmers in decision-making
The interactive voice response system has been introduced in Anantapur district to cover groundnut farmers
Report on South Asian poverty argues for growth with justice
The SAAPE report points out that there is a growing marginalisation and destitution of people in the South Asian region
Sick(le) charade
The NDA government's new and revised schemes to augment rural development are yet to show any results
‘Still uncertain how Sundarbans mangroves will evolve under climate change’
Mangrove trees produce organic matter which raises the bed elevation; a process which counteracts the effects of sea level rise
'Achieving zero hunger requires agriculture to be sustainable, climate smart'
FAO India representative Tomio Shichiri talks to Down To Earth on whether current government policies are effective to achieve the Zero Hunger …
Can Baiga millet be part of mainstream?
The Sikiya millet grows on its own in the bewar plots managed by the Baigas. Currently, IIMR is working towards establishing …
13 new agricultural heritage landscapes designated by FAO
The new sites are in China, Japan, Egypt, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and Sri Lanka
Scientists develop first-ever oleic acid-rich peanut
Farmers in southern states cultivate groundnuts, but they have not benefited from the fast-growing confectionery industry till now
'Permaculture potential is huge in India'
Permaculturist Dwarakanath talks to Down To Earth about how this innovative design science can help India become food resilient in future
Bringing the Aravallis back to life
Tree species like sheesham, babool and others planted over 75 hectares of land that was previously mined illegally are helping restore greenery …
पहली बार जलवायु परिवर्तन से लड़ने वाले काबुली चने के जीन की पहचान
पहली बार वैज्ञानिकों ने जीनोम सिक्वेसिंग के जरिए काबुली चने के ऐसी किस्म की पहचान की है जो जलवायु परिवर्तन की समस्याओं से लड़ने ...
Culture has helped millets survive
Throughout ages, many rituals have been associated with millet cultivation and women are to be thanked for this
Millets are returning to our fields and plates
In the past 60 years, India’s agriculture policy has focused mainly on rice and wheat and neglected millets. But these nutri cereals are …
Millet processing units in Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh to give impetus to farmers
Processing is difficult and rural women often feel the burden of this onerous task. To help them, both states have set up processing units
Family farming crucial to sustainable development goals
As smallholders face a broad range of barriers, extending all possible help to them is imperative
Should farmers get steady income?
Farmers have rarely been considered eligible for payment for various ecological services. The old concept of Payment for Ecosystem Services can …
Quantifying ecosystem value crucial for conservation, say experts
Experts gathered at the second international dialogue on Himalayan ecology spoke of valuing mountain ecosystems for their services
'People living in coastal regions likely to suffer from vector-borne diseases'
Besides taking a toll on human health, climate change gives rise to conflicts and migration
‘DMC3 constellation has the capacity to capture any image on Earth’s surface’
Major applications also include surveying the resources on the planet and its environment, managing urban infrastructure and monitoring disasters
Life in Red corridor: Future still bleak for those displaced from Chhattisgarh
Authorities in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana claim Salwa Judum displaced from Chhatisgarh are destroying forest land
A wrong righted: Chhattisgarh becomes first state to give farmers their land back
Chhattisgarh has set an example by returning land acquired forcefully from over 1,700 farmers for a steel plant. Can other states follow suit?
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