Tarnished terrain

Pesticides used in rice cultivation are having just the reverse effect than the one intended -instead of decimating pests, extensive studies …

The lone crusader

From social worker, to government contractor, to politician, and then to the highest political station of the state. It has been an interesting …

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 …

No pesticides

Farmers can save crops without pesticides. And they can earn more in the deal. sopan joshi records a great change sweeping through Andhra …

Made it

Enabavi, a village of 52 families, is abuzz. It is hosting farmers from the nearby Kallem village who have come here for tips on profitable …

Cotton conundrum

The powers that be are hanging fire on Bt cotton despite long and intensive research. Indira Khurana delves into the baffling issue

No pesticides no debts

Pesticides of death

Besting pests

Plagued plantations

Farmers in the Peruvian highlands learn that all's not well with their produce, land and health

Hot pursuit

Export bite forces a plan to promote residue-free chilli

Pest mismanagement

The Pesticides Action Network reports lacunae in World Bank projects

Operation pest guard

Integrated pest management treatments come to the rescue of cotton farmers

Plant-based pesticide pious resolve, little action

Andhra farmers to earn more

A tactical war with pests

Healthcare in Malwa in shambles

Nigeria’s tomato crop is suffering its worst pest attack

Government efforts are on to contain the damage