Kharif crops output likely to be far below than last year: MoS for AgricultureProduction of kharif crops during 2014-15 is likely to be "far below" than the record output achieved last year, Parliament was informed to...
Agriculture Forum Congress 2013 to begin from tomorrowRepresentatives from reputed agriculture-related organisations like FAO, CRIDA, ICRISAT are also expected to attend the meet.
World conference on agriculture in Hyderabad next weekThe four-day World Agriculture Forum Congress 2013 and Agri-Tech Trade Fair will see the delegates deliberating on various issues related t...
CRIDA to have facility to develop climate-proof crop varietiesThe facility -- Phenomics platform -- is being set up at an estimated cost of Rs 10 crore under the NICRA to study climate change impacts i...
August may bring good rains, but trouble awaits in September: Meteorological departmentPoor rainfall in September is feared on account of the warming of the central Pacific Ocean, popularly known as the El Nino.
- Contingency plan for 320 drought-affected districts ready: Government
Rain deficiency could be around 20 percent in August and September with about 80-85 per cent rainfall expected in August.
- Contingency plan for 320 drought affected districts ready: Government
The government today said it has prepared contingency plans for 320 districts where monsoon rains have been poor, amidst fears of a 20% sho...
- Truant rains may spoil the party for Guar farmers
Deficient rains in parts of Rajasthan may spoil the party for overenthusiastic farmers who have expanded guar acreage this kharif season.
- Pickup in sowing likely this week as rains return
A pickup in sowing is expected this week in major parts of the country due to a revival in monsoon rains.
Monsoon progress sluggish, crop yields will not suffer feel expertsSeveral parts of the country are anxiously waiting for monsoon showers as the prolonged dry spell since March has reduced soil moisture.
- Pests, low mercury, dry soil in South may affect rabi crop
Dry soils in the South, pest attacks and higher temperatures in the North may affect output of rabi crops such as mustard, sorghum, wheat, ...