New invasive weed spotted in Karnataka

EthuliagracilisDelile, possibly originating in Africa, spotted in Belagavi and Bagalkot

Cancer-stricken man first to win case against Monsanto’s weed killer

A California court awarded a compensation of $289 million to him as he got cancer from using Monsanto's herbicide 

Cases against Monsanto’s glyphosate double in a month

The German drugmaker now faces 8,000 cases in the US against its weedkiller

Value in the weed: Profit potential of green and leafy bathua

Bathua is in demand for its nutrition and taste. Improved varieties of the weed can make it popular among farmers

Germany to phase out glyphosate by 2023

The country took this step to protect insect populations that play a pivotal role in ecosystems and pollination of food crops

Green promise: Silver cockscomb isn’t a troublesome weed for Karnataka’s Soliga tribe

For the Soligas, known for their traditional knowledge of ecology, silver cockscomb is a nutritious leafy green vegetable that grows well even on …

Ghana’s fishing industry has a ‘golden seaweed’ problem — how citizen science can help

Pelagic sargassum off Ghana’s coast is affecting communities’ ability to fish and use their beaches

Why India is vulnerable to attacks by alien species

The country has faced at least 10 major invasive pest and weed attacks in the past 15 years, with most recent being the fall armyworm that …

Alien plants growing together threatening tiger habitats: Study

Multiple alien species affected soil nutrients in Kanha Tiger Reserve, put pressure on native forage plants and drove away herbivores

Ivy, dandelions and other common wildflowers are often seen as weeds — but they’re a crucial resource for pollinating insects

The past 90 years have seen the loss of over 97% of the UK’s wildflower meadows

US court quashes Monsanto's 'undemocratic' plea to Avaaz to hand over internal documents

The order prevents the agrochemical major from silencing the civic network that has been working actively to stop EU from re-issuing a …

How a noxious aquatic weed was used to make eco-friendly products, generate employment in rural Bengal

Demand for woven baskets, cups, plates, boxes and other cottage industry products is high in the state, neighbouring areas

'India is one of the major hubs for illicit drug trade'

Report flags surge in sale and seizures of synthetic opioids, narcotic and designer drugs

Back to basics: COVID-19 labour crunch brings direct seeding of paddy in focus

States have been trying to promote DSR for some time; it is gaining traction now — Since June, when kharif sowing started, 0.7 million ha …