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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...
Cuteathetic new party wannabesBeware the cute-pathetic displays of losing party workers making desperate attempts to join the winning side
How to identify Gaboon Viper: Key physical features, range, habitat, and dietAfrica's Gaboon viper boasts the longest fangs of any venomous snake. This master of camouflage lives in forests and is a patient hunter. W...
Nature just outsmarted Silicon Valley: That trendy houseplant on your windowsill has been doing advanced Math this whole timeThe Chinese money plant quietly organizes itself using a geometric system that humans only formalized in the computer age — and it does so ...
Tick-safe backyard checklist: 7 Normal things that quietly turn your yard into a tick magnetYour backyard might be a tick haven. Moisture, leaves, and shaded spots create ideal conditions. These small creatures thrive in yard edges...
More Indians need to become tea-totallersA Kolkata tea seller showcases a rare Darjeeling tea. This highlights the unique qualities of Darjeeling tea, often overlooked. Like Champa...
Gram panchayats boost own earnings, fund schools, flood control and digital accessIndian villages are achieving financial independence. Gram panchayats are boosting tax collections and using their own funds for schools, f...
Leaf Rapids wildfires top 30,000 hectares as firefighters, essential workers forced to fleeA wildfire has breached Leaf Rapids, Manitoba, prompting the evacuation of all firefighters and essential workers after it jumped the Churc...
New EPF account rules in May: EPFO made these four major changes to the EPF account, claims process in May 2024New EPF rules: The changes include an extended facility of auto-settlement, multi-location claim settlement, faster New rule for EPF death ...
Small tea growers want minimum support priceWithout own processing facilities, STGs always depend on standalone factories, not owned by any garden, to process their green leaf.
Mahindra Comviva forays into mobile-based corporate learning with PalmLeafThe company said the aim behind releasing this service is to address all staff learning requirements of modern-day corporations.
Tea Board to come up with guidelines for tea processors for small tea growersMore than 200 STG representatives demanded concrete supportive measures from the government to set up their own manufacturing units.
Small tea growers expect positive return from Commerce MinistrySmall tea growers (STG), the sector that contributes 37% to total national tea yield, has placed a set of demand and suggestions in front o...
Assam proposes tea policy, cold storage for small tea growers in state budget 2015-16Gogoi announced setting up of cold storage facility for small tea growers and incentive of Rs 10 lakh for setting up bought leaf factories.
New software to calculate leaf area from digital imagesA new software allows researchers to accurately measure leaf area from digital images in seconds.
- How forest ecosystems adapt to more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
A study from researchers in KIT has revealed that while carbon dioxide concentration in the atmosphere increases, forests enhance their wat...
- Tea board to focus on quality of Assam tea
In a distinct shift of focus from quantity to quality, Tea Board of India is now working for improving the quality of Assam tea.
- Assam plans to enhance tea quality
India's largest tea grower, Assam, will resort to drastic measures to ensure quality tea production in the state.
- Guar crop in Haryana affected by diseases
Guar crop in Haryana-one of major producers, has been affected by several diseases which have emerged on account incessant rains along with...
- Scientists caution cotton growers against pathogens
Crop scientists have cautioned the cotton growing farmers in Punjab against 'leaf spots,' caused by fungal and bacterial pathogens, and ask...