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Monsoon advances into Bengal, Sikkim; set to cover more of Andhra, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra this weekThe southwest monsoon is progressing steadily across India. It has now covered Sikkim and parts of Northeast India. The India Meteorologica...
Jharkhand exports first commercial mango consignment to UKJharkhand has achieved a significant milestone with its first commercial export of fresh mangoes to the United Kingdom. APEDA facilitated t...
World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO saysGlobal food prices edge lower in May as FAO forecasts a 2% decline in world cereal production for 2026-27.
In 1958, when China ordered a nationwide sparrow slaughter to protect grain crops, what followed was 2 million human deathsChina's war on sparrows in 1958 had devastating consequences. The campaign, aimed at protecting grain, instead led to a surge in crop-destr...
India set to hike biogas prices, subsidies under new programIndia is launching a new program to significantly increase compressed biogas production. Higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies wi...
From Mizo ginger to Nagaland's coffee, here's how govt plans to make Northeast as 'Ashtalakshmi' for worldUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched several flagship missions across Northeast states, including Mizoram Ginger, Naga Coffee, Arun...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsThe latest escalation in the US-Iran war means that crude oil price is back as a risk for India. Although we are in a market already strugg...
Bed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office as infestation returns to APHIS building in MarylandBed bugs torment Trump administration's USDA office after an infestation was reported at the George Washington Carver Center in Maryland. E...
Poweful El Nino may strike; Climate change will make its effects worseThe El Nino weather pattern is forming and expected to bring extreme weather worldwide. Scientists warn climate change will worsen its impa...
Shivraj Chouhan to launch 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' on June 1 as Govt reviews fertiliser, fuel stocks amid West Asia crisisUnion Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1. The campaign aims to reduce excessive...
Japan’s premium fruit industry where melons become luxury commoditiesJapanese fruits have carved out a niche in the world market, fetching high prices due to their extraordinary taste, texture, and stunning p...
As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to the consumption of 'wild meat'Wild meat consumption in Central and West Africa, a cultural staple, poses a significant risk for zoonotic disease transmission, including ...
Quote of the day by Ivan Pavlov: 'It is not accidental that all phenomena of human life are dominated by the search for...' - the pioneer of classical conditioning teaches a life lesson on how survival needs shape human behavior and societyQuote of the day by Ivan Pavlov: Ivan Pavlov's quote highlights how the fundamental drive for survival, symbolized by the "search for daily...
These mid-cap stocks with ‘Strong Buy’ & ‘Buy’ recos can rally over 25%, according to analystsIf the US-Iran ceasefire holds, the markets may see some recovery. The movement of crude oil prices and its impact on the markets supports ...
Iran condemns US strikes as show of 'bad faith', warns of consequencesIran has condemned US strikes as a breach of trust during peace talks. The US military stated the strikes were defensive. Negotiations are ...
China is using a bacteria to turn desert into fertile soil in just 10 monthsA groundbreaking technique from China transforms barren desert sand into fertile soil in just 10 months. Researchers use resilient cyanobac...
Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
India needs to raise food grains production to 450 million tonnes by 2047: ChaudhariDirector General SK Chaudhari emphasized that intelligent technology use in agriculture and the fertilizer sector is a national imperative....
FAO confers Agricola Medal on PM ModiPrime Minister Narendra Modi received the prestigious FAO Agricola Medal. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations honor...
Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warnsA critical warning from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization highlights a looming global food price crisis. The closure of ...