When the Black Death killed half of Europe in the 1340s, ecologists expected the land to bloom; instead, plant diversity plummeted for 150 years until farming returnedA new study reveals the Black Death's devastating impact on Europe's plant life. The plague's population crash led to a sharp decline in pl...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
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...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Watch: Marico’s Harsh Mariwala shares how China is making denim jeans from banana plants and calls it a lesson in innovationA viral video shared by Maric's Harsh Mariwala showcased how China is transforming banana stalks into eco-friendly denim, sparking question...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Iran war: Fuel price surge squeezes dairy, poultry value chainsIndustry officials say rising fuel costs, coupled with geopolitical disruptions affecting commodity markets, are squeezing farmer margins a...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.31 AM IST
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 ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
Root cause: India’s spice crown under threat as quality concerns trace back to farmsFarm-level traceability, quality, value addition, and branding are key to converting export scale into global trust, according to experts.
08 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...
06 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
Cooperatives key to India’s agricultural growth: NAASAgricultural cooperatives offer vital solutions for small farmers facing market access and cost challenges, says a research paper.
05 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
El Niño needs monitoring, but India better prepared than earlier: Bayer’s Simon WiebuschFarmers are increasingly recognising climate volatility as a long-term reality, driving greater adoption of climate-smart practices, says S...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.05 AM IST
Extreme heat tests India's record milk productionIndia's booming dairy sector, a global leader, faces a significant threat from escalating heatwaves. Farmers like Neeraj Bharadwaj are witn...
02 Jun, 2026, 04.22 PM IST
Open MSP procurement, storage to private sector: StarAgri CEOStarAgri CEO Amith Agarwal advocates a bigger private-sector role in MSP procurement and storage to boost efficiency, warehousing capacity,...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Explained: Why Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill and other textile stocks soared up to 8% on MondayTextile stocks such as Gokaldas Exports, KPR Mill, Vardhman Textiles and Trident rallied up to 8% after the government exempted cotton impo...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.35 AM IST
PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss urges Centre, TN govt to curb rising fertiliser pricesFarmers face distress due to soaring fertiliser costs. PMK leader C Ramadoss calls for government intervention. He urges subsidies and affo...
29 May, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
AIADMK chief hits out at TN govt's crop loan waiver, calls it ''scientific deception''AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami criticizes the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam government's crop loan waiver. He calls it a deception to dive...
26 May, 2026, 12.05 PM IST