Searched for
COTTON FARMING
Scientists found ants have been running tiny 'Dairy Farms' for 35 million years, and the sweet reward explains why- In 2006, Arizona tried to eliminate a cotton pest by breeding billions more; planes flooded fields with sterile pink bollworm moths; by 2018, the US declared victory
- The ethanol story is changing. Is investing in the ecosystem the better way? 15 stocks across different market cap segments
- Textile minister Giriraj Singh reiterates focus on cotton sectorThe Union Textiles Minister highlighted the Rs 5,659 crore Cotton Productivity Mission. This mission aims to boost farm productivity and fi...01 Aug, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
- Monsoon revival boosts summer crop planting in IndiaA revival in monsoon rains has accelerated the sowing of key summer crops across India, helping farmers recover from an early-season slowdo...28 Jul, 2026, 01.23 PM IST
- A year in a foxhole: Ukrainian soldier survives beneath the front lineSerhii Krynitskyi endured 346 days in a Ukrainian front-line foxhole. He documented the harsh realities of war and the constant drone threa...22 Jul, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- 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...20 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- For decades, the Soviet Union planned to reverse the flow of Siberia's mighty rivers, turning them south to water Central Asia, one of the largest schemes ever seriously proposedA Soviet engineering dream aimed to reverse Siberian rivers for Central Asian agriculture. This ambitious plan involved studying over 120 i...20 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Madhya Pradesh secures investment proposals worth Rs 1,592 crore at Bharat Tex 2026; over 15,700 jobs expectedMadhya Pradesh secured investment proposals totaling Rs 1,592 crore at Bharat Tex 2026. These proposals are expected to create over 15,700 ...18 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
- 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...16 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Skill shortage could derail India's bio-input ambitions: Agriculture CommissionerIndia's bio-input expansion faces a skilled workforce shortage. This gap requires urgent development of training programs for biological sy...15 Jul, 2026, 02.26 PM IST
- Ethanol ecosystem: Judging fear by noise is not evidence; 15 stocks from the ecosystemSugar is one of the oldest distressed sectors in India. For decades it has swung between glut and shortage, carried heavy debt, was depende...13 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- Weak monsoon may lift soluble fertiliser demand; price remains bigger risk: SFAISoluble fertilizer prices have surged sixty to one hundred percent over the past year. This sharp increase poses a significant risk to farm...12 Jul, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
- El Nino emerges as key risk to FMCG demand, weak monsoon could weigh on rural consumptionIndia's FMCG sector faces headwinds as El Nino threatens a weaker monsoon. A deficient monsoon could hurt agricultural output and weaken ru...09 Jul, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
- El Niño effect: Bengaluru bans drinking water for car washing, gardening amid monsoon disruptionBengaluru has prohibited the use of drinking water for car washing, gardening, road cleaning and construction activities as the Bangalore W...05 Jul, 2026, 11.12 AM IST
- India tightens scrutiny of Chinese herbicide importsIndia is intensifying its watch on glufosinate imports from China, a crucial herbicide. Authorities are investigating if Chinese exporters ...05 Jul, 2026, 06.39 AM IST
- The 'little boy' in the Pacific, India's monsoon and the big test aheadIndia's crucial monsoon season has begun sluggishly, with a significant rainfall deficit raising concerns for the farm economy. Delayed sow...03 Jul, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
- June rainfall drops 39.8% below normal, driest in over a decadeIndia experienced its driest June in over a decade, with monsoon rainfall falling nearly 40% below average. This deficit has delayed crucia...30 Jun, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
- El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
- India prepares contingency plans for 315 districts as monsoon faltersIndia is implementing contingency plans for over 300 vulnerable districts facing a potentially weak monsoon. With rains currently 43% below...23 Jun, 2026, 10.21 PM IST
Load More
