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GOBARdhan Scheme can help reduce gas imports by $5 billion, says IBAThe GOBARdhan Scheme is expected to significantly reduce India's gas import bill. This initiative aims to convert organic waste into clean ...10 Aug, 2026, 06.58 PM IST- GI-tagged Mithila Makhana makes first sea shipment from Bihar to AustraliaBihar's GI-tagged Mithila Makhana has been exported to Australia for the first time. This significant shipment of eighteen metric tons dire...08 Aug, 2026, 10.09 AM IST
- Odisha CM Majhi unveils food processing push at Delhi investor outreachMajhi said the state views food processing not merely as an industrial activity but as an avenue for wider economic transformation.08 Aug, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
- Nitrate contamination in groundwater across 502 districts in 26 states, UTs : Govt tells Lok SabhaGroundwater in 502 districts across India exceeds safe nitrate levels. The Central Ground Water Board detected these high concentrations in...07 Aug, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
- Massachusetts put 832 solar panels on 10-foot stilts above cropland; then farmers planted broccoli beneath themAgrivoltaics represents a groundbreaking synergy of solar energy production and agricultural practices, enabling land to yield both crops a...06 Aug, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
- AI must become a force multiplier, not a saviour: Priyank Kharge at Bengaluru eventKarnataka's IT/BT minister highlighted the importance of using artificial intelligence responsibly to combat real-world issues. The state's...05 Aug, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
- Climatetech startup Mitti Labs raises $9.5 million led by Aramco VenturesClimatetech startup Mitti Labs secured nine point five million dollars in funding. This capital will expand their presence across India and...05 Aug, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
- Shift from production to agri-food value chains key to raise farm incomes: ICAR's JatJat also said that women’s empowerment in the agri-food sector is a strategic imperative, not just an equity issue, for sustainable growth ...05 Aug, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
- RBI MPC Meeting 2026: Central bank flags a threat for Indian agriculture warming up in the PacificThe RBI has flagged El Niño and an uneven southwest monsoon as key risks to agriculture, rural demand and the broader economy, despite cutt...05 Aug, 2026, 12.47 PM IST
- RBI's rate, GDP and inflation verdicts also come with some stark warnings2026 RBI MPC Meeting: The Reserve Bank of India maintained its repo rate at 5.25 percent on Wednesday. This decision marks the fourth conse...05 Aug, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
- No policy formulated to incentivize vehicles blended with over 20% ethanol: Heavy Industries MinistryThe Heavy Industries Ministry has no separate policy for flex-fuel vehicles. It has not studied incentivizing flex-fuel and electric vehicl...04 Aug, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
- In Detroit, residents began turning vacant lots into urban farms, and today the city says it has more than 2,200 gardens and farmsDetroit's urban farming movement began with residents planting on vacant lots. This grassroots effort gained momentum after the 2008 financ...04 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
- Indian economy to hit USD 5-trillion mark in FY29 as per IMF: FMIndia's economic landscape is on a promising trajectory, aiming to exceed five trillion dollars by the fiscal year twenty twenty-nine. To a...04 Aug, 2026, 04.51 PM IST
- 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 victoryThe elimination of the pink bollworm pest in the United States marks a significant achievement by scientists. By introducing billions of st...03 Aug, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
- This 13-year-old teen in Oregon has invented a device that could solve one of the biggest problems facing farmers and food securityA young student has created a device that converts air moisture into usable water. This invention offers a sustainable solution for farmers...03 Aug, 2026, 12.30 PM IST
- Nagaland University study generates insights on climate variability effects on soil microbes & biological health in Assam’s tea plantationsThe study identified climatic conditions that support beneficial microbial activity and enzyme functions. Findings established soil microbi...28 Jul, 2026, 05.43 PM IST
- Need for balanced regulatory system to promote use of bio-tech in farm sector: ICAR DGAccording to a statement by the Agriculture Ministry on Sunday, Trust for Advancement of Agricultural Sciences (TAAS), in collaboration wit...27 Jul, 2026, 07.31 AM IST
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