e-Vikas is driving behavioural shift towards need-based fertiliser use among farmers: Madhya Pradesh agri secyThe e-Vikas fertiliser system has so far benefitted 1.3 million farmers, reduced queues, and triggered a behavioural shift toward need-base...
15 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
School assembly news headlines for March 14: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the dayIndia prepares to host a global conference on women in agri-food systems in 2026. A bill to define 'transgender' is introduced in Lok Sabha...
13 Mar, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
India to host global meet on women in agri-food systems from 12-14 MarchIndia will host the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems from March 12-14, 2026, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu.
11 Mar, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
Smart agro-technologies workshop: CSIR showcases AI, IoT for soil and crop health in KeralaCSIR organized a national workshop in Kumarakom, Kerala, focusing on smart agro-technologies for soil and crop health. The event showcased ...
08 Mar, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
IFFCO's MD Patel eyes 10% growth in FY26 profit amid nano uptake woesIFFCO Managing Director K J Patel anticipates a 10 percent net profit increase for FY26. The cooperative is focusing on boosting nano ferti...
14 Dec, 2025, 02.46 PM IST
WEF says AI, robotics, nanotech to transform agriculture; cites case studies from IndiaSeven deep technologies like generative AI and robotics will transform Indian agriculture. These innovations promise to increase crop yield...
07 Nov, 2025, 03.17 PM IST
Meghalaya signs MoUs with 12 institutions to boost rural entrepreneurship under PMJVMMeghalaya's Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) have partnered with 12 institutions to enhance rural entrepreneurship under the Pradhan Mantri J...
26 Jul, 2025, 10.27 AM IST
Meghalaya's Van Dhan Vikas Kendras sign MoUs to boost rural empowermentMeghalaya's rural empowerment summit, held on July 25, 2025, featured MoUs with 12 institutions to bolster Van Dhan Vikas Kendras (VDVKs) t...
25 Jul, 2025, 08.40 PM IST
As tomato prices soar over Rs 80/kg, ICAR's hybrids offer hope for market stabilityIIHR's Arka Rakshak and Arka Abedh hybrid tomatoes, with a three-week shelf life, could stabilize prices at Rs 80/kg despite heavy rainfall...
15 Jul, 2024, 09.49 PM IST
Odisha investing over Rs 2,500 cr for providing income, livelihood support to millet farmersOdisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik announced an investment of over Rs 2,500 crore to support millet farmers in the state. The state launc...
09 Nov, 2023, 05.02 PM IST
Once considered a ‘nuisance’, seaweed grows into a $7.5-billion opportunity for IndiaThe world is developing an appetite for seaweed, a climate-friendly plant that can replace plastics & has uses in fuel, food and pharma sec...
18 Oct, 2023, 01.55 PM IST
IFFCO to introduce liquid nano urea priced 10% cheaper than conventional ureaA news release from IFFCO said: "The Nano Urea Liquid is indigenously developed proprietary technology developed at Nano Biotechnology Rese...
31 May, 2021, 04.51 PM IST
IFFCO launches nano-tech based fertilisers for on-field trialsThese environment-friendly products have been introduced for the first time in India and have potential to reduce usage of conventional che...
03 Nov, 2019, 06.38 PM IST
How wheat can help in fight against ‘hidden hunger’Fortified with zinc, iron the staple cereal can tackle issue of food lacking in nutrients, which causes stunting, wasting among children ac...
15 Sep, 2019, 10.32 AM IST
Air pollution due to crop burning set to fall this yearStubble burning causes massive air pollution triggering a medical emergency in which people are advised to stay indoors and use masks outdo...
14 Aug, 2019, 07.13 AM IST
- Discussion on alternatives of Endosulfan on: ICAR
Indian Council of Agricultural Research director general S Ayyappan today said the controversial Endosulfan pesticide had no "residual affe...
05 May, 2011, 10.22 PM IST
- Centre not in favour of banning insecticide endosulfan
The Centre has stuck to its position that a precipitate action on the issue would adversely affect the average Indian farmer and overall ag...
22 Apr, 2011, 07.39 AM IST