Ireland unveils €12mn crop-growing scheme as Ukraine war hits supply
Ireland, best-known for its grass-fed beef and dairy, has launched a €12mn crop cultivation scheme to boost grain production as…
Tamil Nadu to form two millet special zones to encourage cultivation
Tamil Nadu government will form two millet special zones to encourage millet cultivation by the farmers in the state, said…
PAU suggests 8 new varieties of rice, other crops
The Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) has produced and endorsed eight new rice, cotton, maize, mash, and fodder varieties for general…
Skill training programme to be hosted by ICAR-KVK to promote stingless beekeeping
Farmers in the area were encouraged to undertake beekeeping as a source of income because stingless bee honey is said…
Rs 3 Cr. sanctioned to clear Horticorp’s dues to farmers: Minister
Horticorp will clear dues to farmers before March 31 and Rs. 3 crore has been sanctioned for it, Agriculture Minister…
Leading agricultural companies remain in Russia in spite of pleas to leave over the Ukraine war
Cargill Inc., Bayer AG, and Archer Daniels Midland Co. claim humanitarian concerns about food supply for Russian citizens and others explain…
AquaMAP launched at IIT Madras for improving water use in agriculture
The principal scientific advisor to the government of India, Vijay Raghavan, on Monday inaugurated a new water management and policy…
Food crisis due to Ukraine war calls for demand-side action: Fewer animal products, less waste, and green agriculture
The global food system is impacted by the war in Ukraine, adding to the direct humanitarian and security crisis caused…
Research suggests foliar fungicides help increase soybean yield in some regions.
While previous studies have shown little economic benefit associated with using foliar fungicides in soybean as a preventive measure, new…
Are pesticides used in urban and suburban areas harming honey bees
Although research has revealed potential impacts of pesticides from agricultural activities on the health of honey bees, few studies have…