Brands see strong consumer appetite this festive season despite war-led woesIndian consumers show resilient demand for aspirational and premium goods this festive season. Inflation and supply disruptions have not si...
RBI reiterates Indian economy remains resilient, but Iran war, deficient monsoon could pose risks to outlook; will there be rate change in August?The RBI is widely expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its 5 August policy meeting, making it one of the few central banks in the r...
Sunlight slowly damages solar panels; researchers think they have found a natural shield - a red onionSolar power is growing fast across the US, but scientists say one hidden part of today's solar technology still depends on petroleum-based ...
El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shockLower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang backs open AI models, coalition for safety and innovationA broad coalition of companies and institutions, including Nvidia, Meta, Microsoft, Hugging Face, and the Linux Foundation signed a letter,...
Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: StudyA study finds conservation agriculture with drip irrigation can boost wheat protein content by up to 12% while improving yield and resource...
Wheat extends July rally as war risks stoke fears over supplyThe European Union grain output is projected to fall by over nine percent. This situation raises the prospect of higher costs for various f...
A Brazilian farmer used government credit meant to expand cattle grazing to do the opposite; neighbors called him mad, but 50,000 trees later, more than 20 springs have returned to his 31 hectaresA Brazilian farmer defied government policy by planting trees instead of cattle pastures. His actions, initially deemed foolish, led to the...
A couple gave up on a failing Sussex farm, pulled out the fences and let 3,500 acres go feral; it became the template for British rewildingA British farm, once burdened by debt, became a successful rewilding project. Free-roaming herbivores were introduced to restore the land's...
India has achieved self-reliance in food; now it's time for value addition: Chirag PaswanChirag Paswan said India must now shift from food self-reliance to value addition through processing, infrastructure, innovation and better...
Govt aims to double food processing level to 2% over next five years: Chirag PaswanIndia plans to double its food processing level to twenty-five percent within five years. This ambitious goal follows significant reforms i...
Once one of Africa's largest lakes, Lake Chad has lost 90% of its water. Now countries are planning a $50 billion plan to save it?Lake Chad has lost nearly ninety percent of its surface area since the 1960s. This environmental decline severely impacts millions of peopl...
Meghalaya launches Rs 175.45 crore ‘Mission Golden Spice’Meghalaya launched Mission Golden Spice to enhance its Lakadong turmeric value chain. This initiative aims to establish the state as a glob...
Tractor industry's volume growth likely to moderate to 1-4% in FY27: IcraTractor industry volume growth is expected to moderate to one to four percent this fiscal year. This moderation follows a strong growth of ...
ICAR @98: Science, innovation and sustainability for Viksit Bharat 2047Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 requires agriculture to move beyond production towards value addition, food processing, exports, bio-based ind...
Egg prices soar in India as maize, soybean costs push up poultry expensesIn a shocking turn of events, egg prices in India have soared to historic highs, primarily due to surging poultry feed costs. Increases in ...
If countries without GM seeds can get better yields in pulses, why can't India: Chouhan to ICAR scientistsAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged ICAR to increase pulse and oilseed productivity. He emphasized research must address groun...