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In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...
Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
Scientists are borrowing a NASA dust-zapping trick to keep solar panels cleaner in dusty places like the American Southwest, India, and the Sahel, and the payoff could be cheaper power with less water and laborSolar power is growing, but dust significantly reduces panel efficiency. A startup, Clear Solar, is using technology developed for Mars rov...
From insurgency to Arabica: Nagaland finds a new revolution in coffeeNagaland is brewing a new future, shifting from its past to a vibrant coffee economy. Local farmers and young entrepreneurs are leading thi...
India leads consensus on future of agriculture as BRICS adopts historic Indore declarationThe declaration outlines several landmark decisions aimed at strengthening food security, farmer welfare, climate-resilient agriculture, ag...
Farm credit demand likely to stay strong in FY27 on higher input costs, agri investments: NABARDAgricultural and rural credit demand is projected to remain strong through 2026-27, driven by rising input costs, expanded Kisan Credit Car...
El Nino returns to Pacific, likely to intensify through monsoon season, says IMDEl Nino has returned to the tropical Pacific. The India Meteorological Department warns it may intensify during the southwest monsoon. The ...
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
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...
Uttarakhand cabinet approves 'work from home', weekly 'no vehicle day' to save fuelUttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami chaired the cabinet meeting, where officials decided to reduce the vehicle fleets of the chi...
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
PM Modi pitches water conservation, sustainable living ahead of monsoonModi emphasised water conservation and prudent management, urging farmers to adopt better irrigation practices. He highlighted the governme...
PM Modi to launch National Natural Farming Mission on August 23: Shivraj Singh ChouhanNarendra Modi will inaugurate the National Natural Farming Mission in New Delhi. Shivraj Singh Chouhan shared the news after a meeting with...
PM Modi to roll out ₹2,481 cr mission to boost natural farming next weekPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to launch the ₹2,481 crore National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) on August 23rd. This centrally sp...
India to go natural for farming. Cost: ₹2,481 croreThe Indian government launched a ₹2,481 crore national mission to promote natural farming among 10 million farmers. The initiative aims to ...
Narendra Singh Tomar launches portal on natural farmingThe Jal Shakti Minister said his ministry has made a roadmap to promote natural farming and identified 75 Sahakar Ganga villages in the fir...
On the cards: Sops for natural farmingIncentives being considered include monetary support to buy good quality seeds and natural manure for farming as also marketing support for...