Creeping malady

The once-fertile state of Gujarat now faces a future plagued by extreme soil salinity and large-scale land degradation

Engulfed by the ravines

Once a throbbing rural business centre, Birahrua, in Morena district of Madhya Pradesh, is now haunted by devilish gullies

Dying fields

The Green Revolution and use of high-yielding varieties has led to depletion of vital micronutrients

Ground reality

Animal diversity in the soil mapped for the first time

Soil that is not soiled

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 …

Plantation mirage

RajasthanÔÇÖs tree planting spree might not check desertification

Prey, predators and pollution

Bacteria can be used to clean soil effectively if they are protected from protozoans, their predator

‘No govt support’, villagers of Majuli river island build bamboo embankment to prevent erosion

The flood prevention measures by the state of inferior quality 

Growing African vegetables on buildings can save space and feed cities — new study

When households grow edible crops in living walls, it reduces the environmental impact of food

College students recycle flower waste into organic dyes, help destitute women earn a livelihood

The project also ensures effective waste management 

The nutty enricher

Migration sounding alarm bells in the West

Badkhal lake dries up

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SOUTH AFRICA

Marvel unearthed

Newly found plant gene could help increase the natural phosphorus uptake of crops

Fungi create fertile soils

Predicting soil erosion

Holistic approach makes agrarian systems more climate-resilient: Study

Initial watershed development interventions in the studied areas intensified agriculture, but led to declining groundwater tables and …

In pics: Sea ingress has left this Odisha coastal town a shell of its former self

The marching sea has taken a toll on Podampeta’s agriculture and fishing communities through rapid sea ingress and consequent cyclones. Now, …

Manipur landslide: Weak soil, incessant rain, anthropogenic pressure to blame, say experts

Seventy-nine people have been confirmed as victims while 47 bodies have been recovered from the accident site at Marangching village in …

Microplastics in soil threatens earthworms’ growth: Study

Earthworms exposed to plastic chemicals from bottles and carry bags lost on average 3.1% in weight, while those without added microplastics had a …

Speciality rice varieties of Kerala are storehouse of nutrition: study

Rice can be a vital source of nutrition if some of the nutritious varieties of rice traditionally grown can be popularised

Punjab, Haryana and west UP facing severe nitrogen pollution: Down To Earth expose

Nitrogen pollution can destroy soil health, contaminate water, lead to serious health problems, and trigger climate change