‘Crop residue can boost soil health’

Andy MacDonald, manager, Rothamsted long-term experiments, Rothamsted Research, UK, speaks to Down To Earth on key findings of the Broadbalk …

Breaking new ground: World’s longest running farm study adds to organic-inorganic debate

The aim of the Broadbalk experiment is to test the effects of different organic and inorganic fertilisers on soil fertility and study the optimum …

Farmyard manure in natural farming leads to higher yield than conventional method: Study

Natural farming was perceived to be more labour intensive & regular monitoring by farmers was required, survey in three states finds

Recognising the role of pastoralists in agrarian development

The farmer-herder relationship of mutual benefit and care is threatened by commercialisation of agriculture

Organic fertiliser: A must for the next green revolution

With the right policy interventions, India can become the hub of organic fertiliser production

Himachal plagued by fertiliser scarcity as apple season peaks

If apple trees do not get fertilisers at the right time, it will result in less flowering, less production and low quality apples

ICRISAT intern awarded for developing bio-insecticide from ‘ramphal’ leaves

Extracts from its leaves may be useful against three destructive pests — Pod borer, Green peach aphid and fall armyworm — with a …

Sustainable agriculture: Choosing compost with precision can ensure food security

Precision composts will be created by identifying the configurations that produce either unsatisfactory or good results