New CGIAR Genebank in Colombia Receives $17 Million Funding from Bezos Earth Fund
The Bezos Earth Fund pledged US$17 million for Future Seeds, a new CGIAR genebank inaugurated today. The new genebank will bolster…
Kerala becomes First State to introduce Carbon-Neutral Farming
Kerala is set to become the first State in the country to introduce carbon-neutral farming methods in selected locations, for…
Women farmers in HP emerging as Leader in Natural Farming
Declaring that India and its farmers will lead the worldwide ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ mission in the twenty-first century,’ In December…
India boosts fertilizer imports from Canada, Israel as Russian supply disrupted
Following the disruption of shipments caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, India is increasing fertiliser imports from countries such as…
HP’s agri, animal husbandry depts launch 11 online services
Five services of agriculture department include Chief Minister Nutan Polyhouse Project, Chief Minister Green House Renovation Scheme, Mukhyamantri Khet Sanrakshan…
Organically Cultivated Tender Jackfruit Is Gaining Global Popularity
Kerala’s idichakka, or tender jackfruit, has become quite popular all over the world. In nations like Qatar and the United Arab…
Modern technology to help in enhancing crop Yield, says Kailash Choudhary
According to Kailash Choudhary, Minister of State, Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, “use of contemporary technology in the agriculture sector…
Paddy coverage touches a 15-year high
Tamil Nadu has achieved a record coverage of paddy this financial year (2021-22) as the total area stands at 21.65…
Solar panels built from waste crops can make energy without direct light
Solar panels that don’t require direct sunlight have been invented in another leap forwards for clean energy. A Filipino engineering…
Whitefly pest attack affects coconut cultivation in Coimbatore, farmers seek govt help
Farmers have urged the State government to come up with a solution to control whitefly (Rugose Spiralling Whitefly) pest attack…