As told to Parliament (September 18, 2020): 10,281 Indian farmers died by suicide in 2019
All that was discussed in the House through the day
As told to Parliament (March 22, 2022): India has installed renewable energy projects of 152 GW capacity
Launch of State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures — what to expect & how to register
The e-book will be released in an online event at 12 noon on June 4, 2023
Government tries to harvest success with farmer-friendly Budget
The 2016 Budget has the right intent for the rural sector, but lacks clarity
Bring farmers to farms
Introduction is forever
Introduced bee species may create problem for native species in India
It's raining GDP
Ponds for strongmen
Village heavyweights use natural farming methods
Climate crisis: Way forward for dairy giants in India
Methane from animal waste contribute to 75% of total greenhouse emissions from the dairy sector
Enhanced food security and soil biodiversity: A climate-positive approach
Conservation of soil biodiversity, soil organic carbon through sustainable farming practices should be deemed essential to improve agricultural …
Ban use of TB drug on crops: Central panel
Minutes of the meeting said that streptomycin, tetracycline use be phased out by 2022-end for crops for which no options were available
By pushing farm Bills through, Modi government has put democracy at crossroads
KK Ragesh of CPI (M), who called for a division vote against the 3 farm Bills passed in Monsoon Session and was suspended from Rajya Sabha, …
Frost causes heavy damage to potato, vegetable crops in north India
Frost-like conditions occur every year, but an episode like this happens once in three or four years
Delhi turns gas chamber again but AAP government in Punjab gives hope
New agricultural practices and technologies can be adopted for high yield with comparatively less stubble
Rains fall short: Major losses ahead, fear Bengal paddy farmers
Heavy rain for rest of monsoon might complete the deficit, says IMD, but will that be enough?
Remembering Nammalvar: farewell, organic saint-warrior
G Nammalvar, the agriculture scientist who pioneered organic farming movement in Tamil Nadu, passed away on December 30 at the age of 75. He …
As told to Parliament (February 11, 2022): 4GW rooftop solar target for residential sector
Food prices in Nigeria have shot through the roof. But is the pandemic to blame?
A peculiar situation for Nigeria was that the food price increases varied across the country. Some states felt the hit of food price inflation …
Artificial Intelligence, satellite-driven crop monitoring to help Kenya farmers boost yield
Climate crisis making farmers increasingly vulnerable; digital platform will enable farmers and decision-makers to get precise information about …
‘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
UN's agricultural development agency chief reverses stand supporting India on WTO
IFAD president Nwanze says he was misquoted by media and only supported India's food security law
Farming for the future
Despite having the potential to give a green edge to the agricultural market, biopesticides are yet to make a mark in the agro sector. To create …
Organic farming: Reaping mixed benefits
Contradictory state of affairs in two Uttaranchal villages highlights both potential and obstacles of organic farming. The paradox has cropped up …
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
UNEP report at COP28 reveals $7 trillion invested globally every year on activities directly harming nature
Urgent need to reduce and re-direct finance flows to keep global temperatures below 1.5°C warming
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