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Put unripe tomatoes stem-side up in a paper bag with a few holes: The setup may help them ripen by keeping ethylene close to the fruit- Why are some pears supposed to be picked while they are still hard? Leaving them on the tree can make the flesh gritty, while indoor ripening gives better fruit
- Put hard pears in a tightly closed paper bag: The gas they naturally release gets trapped inside and speeds up the ripening process that takes 7-10 days
- In 1998, an Arizona man secretly cut holes through Tucson’s street curbs to steal stormwater; the illegal experiment eventually changed city policyIn Tucson, Arizona, Brad Lancaster took a bold step by illegally cutting curbs to harness rainwater, turning a lifeless alley into a flouri...27 Jul, 2026, 06.28 PM IST
- 5 unusual edible plants you can grow at home for better taste, nutrition and varietyTransform your home garden by incorporating unique edible plants that go beyond traditional vegetables. Okinawa spinach adds a touch of bea...08 Jul, 2026, 05.35 PM IST
- Why high and low humidity settings can change how long produce lastsA simple fridge adjustment can keep vegetables fresh for longer. Setting crisper drawer humidity correctly slows moisture loss. Leafy green...07 May, 2026, 02.42 PM IST
- India, New Zealand discuss ways to enhance co-operation in horticultureIndia and New Zealand are boosting horticulture ties. A joint working group met to discuss collaboration. Key focus areas include kiwifruit...20 Feb, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
- Tropical Agrosystem expands distribution of post-harvest solution to reduce food wasteTropical Agrosystem (India) is expanding the distribution of AgroFresh's SmartFresh InBox, a post-harvest technology, to minimize food wast...28 Jul, 2025, 03.05 PM IST
- Untimely rains, hail not impacted standing rabi crops much: TomarThe Agriculture Minister of India, Narendra Singh Tomar, has stated that there is not much impact on standing rabi crops like wheat due to ...21 Mar, 2023, 01.22 PM IST
- Rains lash several parts of India, IMD asks farmers to postpone harvestingThe western disturbance-induced rains provided respite from high temperatures, but sent farmers scrambling to protect their crops. Some par...16 Mar, 2023, 10.28 PM IST
- IG Fresh Produce to invest Rs 100 crore for cultivation of exotic fruits in ArunachalThe IG Fresh Produce Private Limited is one of the top fresh fruit importers in the country and a major supply chain player in the country....17 Aug, 2022, 02.47 PM IST
- Declare apple crisis in Kashmir Valley as nation calamity, demands AIKSCCThe delegation noted that horticulture, which is the backbone of the state's economy, has suffered a double thrashing this season. Just whe...16 Nov, 2019, 04.39 PM IST
- How the current security arrangement in Kashmir is affecting its fruit tradeKashmir’s current security arrangements are affecting transport of apples, plums and pears from J&K.09 Aug, 2019, 08.09 AM IST
- From blue skies to warmer hues: Autumn is the best time to head to JapanDuring autumn, you can savour delicious Japanese delights like Pears, Persimmon fruit to Rice, Soba noodles and Sake.23 Aug, 2018, 08.09 AM IST
- From England's Pearly King Parades to Malaysia's Eco Harvest, here are some experiential fest-time activitiesTailor-make your vacations around the local fests.12 Apr, 2018, 05.15 AM IST
- Prince Edward Island signs MoU with CNP- to provide investments opportunities to farmersPremier of Prince Edward Island ((PEI) - Canada, Wade MacLauchlan signed a Memorandums of Understanding with Canadian Nectar Products (CNP).03 Feb, 2016, 03.13 PM IST
- Rains in north, central India may affect production of wheat, other cropsThe met department forecast rain and snow to continue over Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and parts of Uttarakhand over the next 24 ho...16 Mar, 2015, 02.42 AM IST
- Rains may affect production of wheat, other cropsWidespread rainfall across north and central India, particularly Rajasthan, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, could impact wheat, mustard, jo...15 Mar, 2015, 09.07 PM IST
- Imported fruits posing challenges to domestic growers: Sharad PawarAgriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said their is a need to implement the recommendations of the Saumita Chaudhuri report.17 Jul, 2013, 02.33 PM IST
- India not to consider EU demand on duty-free importIndia has made it clear to EU that duty-free imports of wheat, barley, lemons, apples, pears and meslin flour will not be allowed.26 Jun, 2011, 04.24 PM IST
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