US NSF backs India-US AI project to boost soybean breedingA joint India-US project will develop smart farming systems for soybean breeding. The National Science Foundation awarded over half a milli...
31 Jul, 2026, 02.46 PM IST
Climate shift threatens Nilgiris tea plantations, says UPASI officialRising temperatures and erratic weather challenge Nilgiris tea plantations significantly. Super El Nino conditions exacerbate these climate...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.29 AM 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
Have all possible headwinds been priced in by the street? 7 agro-chem stocks with upside potential of up to 38%June was one of the worst monsoon months since records began to be kept. That is bad news for agro-chemical companies, though better rains ...
16 Jul, 2026, 06.06 PM IST
Reuse your used aluminium foil for healthier indoor and garden plants - 7 ways you can do itClean used aluminium foil offers practical benefits for indoor and outdoor plants. It can reflect sunlight, deter pests, and protect young ...
14 Jul, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Eggshells are not kitchen waste. How gardeners use them to help plants thriveInstead of throwing eggshells away, gardeners can reuse them to support healthier plants and reduce kitchen waste. Made up of about 95% cal...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.41 AM IST
Sow seeds for smart farming as the next revolution might not be just about higher yieldsIndia is strengthening agricultural climate resilience using data and technology. Digital public goods like DiCRA aid vulnerability assessm...
09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Fruit Fly problems: Homemade simple red wine vinegar trap and importance of preventionFruit flies may be small, but they can become a persistent problem if ignored. A homemade trap using red wine vinegar or apple cider vinega...
02 Jul, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Scientists found a desert-adapted pest-fighting mite that could help protect crops across the world's driest regionsChilean researchers have stumbled upon a population of the beneficial predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, thriving in the extremely ar...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Bengal: Malda mango exports touch 10 tonnes in one week; 100-tonne shipment expected this seasonMalda district in West Bengal has successfully exported 10 tonnes of premium mangoes to West Asia and Italy in the past week, with expectat...
01 Jul, 2026, 01.13 PM IST
Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
How the Pros Get Rid of Ants IndoorsProfessional ant control focuses on understanding colony behavior, not just surface-level extermination. Experts utilize scientifically pro...
13 Apr, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Tea Board for effective adoption of food safety standards by industryThe Tea Board is urging the tea industry to adopt food safety standards. This move aims for long-term sustainability and worker welfare. Ne...
10 Nov, 2025, 10.33 AM IST
Bayer launches BICOTA rice pest control product in IndiaBayer AG is set to launch BICOTA in India. This new product helps rice farmers fight stem borer pests. BICOTA will be available in 11 state...
09 Jun, 2025, 04.19 PM IST
Godrej Agrovet collaborates with Provivi to offer sustainable crop solutions for rice and maize farmersGodrej Agrovet Limited (GAVL) and Provivi have partnered to bring sustainable pest control solutions to Indian rice and corn farmers. GAVL ...
18 Nov, 2024, 03.59 PM IST
Natco Pharma forays into pheromone-based technology for integrated pest management"During Kharif 2021, NATCO plans to launch its first green label pheromone product for effective management of Pink Bollworm (PBW) in cotto...
15 Mar, 2021, 03.07 PM IST
18% GST on pesticides will increase farmer's burdenIn combination with Integrated Pest Management and Plasticulture techniques, agrochemicals play a critical role by providing pre and post h...
19 Jun, 2017, 08.30 AM IST