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PROTECTION OF PLANT VARIETIES
Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree planting- How a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acre
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- How to keep indoor plants healthy in summers: Easy and smart tips to protect plants from heat damageJune's heat and humidity demand careful indoor plant care. Adjust watering by checking soil moisture, manage sunlight with indirect light, ...15 Jun, 2026, 06.12 PM IST
- In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...15 Jun, 2026, 03.53 PM IST
- How to remove pesticides naturally from your favourite summer fruits: Berries, peaches and plumsSummer's bounty of berries, peaches, and plums offers peak flavour and nutrition. While delicious, these fruits can carry pesticide residue...13 Jun, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
- 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...01 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
- From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Not stocks. Doctor says his best investment is a avocado plant that he planted 4 years ago at a cost of Rs 250A homoeopathy doctor's success in growing over 100 avocados from a single sapling in his backyard has sparked interest in urban gardening. ...26 May, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
- No love in Tokyo for mangoes from India this seasonJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India due to concerns over fumigation and disinfection deficiencies identified during a March ...24 May, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
- Odisha farmer grows the world’s most expensive mango that's worth Rs 3 lakh per kg, but he doesn’t know what to do with itA farmer in Odisha's Malkangiri district is guarding a rare, expensive Miyazaki mango tree, fearing theft of the valuable fruit. While the ...21 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- Deloitte India could lead professional services space soon: Romal ShettyDeloitte India’s leadership believes that the future of professional services will extend beyond traditional offerings to solutions, platfo...18 May, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
- Solar farms could be disrupting bird and bat migration, new studies revealSolar farms, vital for clean energy, are inadvertently harming migrating birds and bats. Their reflective surfaces mimic lakes, luring wild...07 May, 2026, 10.02 PM IST
- Why health freaks never skip these 5 moringa recipesMoringa recipes: Moringa, the "drumstick tree," is a global superfood trend, celebrated for its rich vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. ...07 May, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- Scientists Studied an Ancient Roman Shipwreck and Found a 2,200-Year-Old Portal to the PastA Roman shipwreck, Ilovik-Parzine 1, discovered off Croatia, has revealed ancient waterproofing techniques through a new study. Analysis of...29 Apr, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...21 Apr, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- PepsiCo wins appeal against Indian attempt to remove potato patentThe Delhi High Court reversed the decision to remove PepsiCo's patent for the FC5 potato variety used in Lay's potato chips. The court ruli...10 Jan, 2024, 09.14 PM IST
- India's law on protection of farmers' rights can be model worthy of emulation for entire world: Droupadi MurmuAddressing the first ever global symposium on farmers' rights, the President said India has taken a lead in introducing the Protection of P...12 Sep, 2023, 01.54 PM IST
- PepsiCo withdraws one of 3 lawsuits filed against Gujarat farmersApart from the two farmers in Deesa, PepsiCo had filed lawsuits against agriculturists from Sabarkantha and Aravalli districts on similar g...06 May, 2019, 10.02 PM IST
- M Prabhakar Rao appointed as member of Plant & Farmer Protection bodyRao has entered the slot for the representative of a seed company, replacing a representative of Maharashtra Hybrid Seeds Company Ltd (Mahy...12 Oct, 2016, 11.56 PM IST
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