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In 1991, 8 people shut themselves for 2 years inside an airtight Arizona dome, and the walls quietly swallowed their oxygen for 475 days before anyone figured out whyEight individuals entered Biosphere 2 in 1991, aiming to live in a self-contained ecosystem for two years. Unexpectedly, oxygen levels plum...
‘1 cow for 30 acres’: How Dahod farmers in Gujarat doubled profits using cow dung & urineFarmers in Gujarat's Dahod district are achieving remarkable profits by ditching chemical fertilizers and embracing natural farming. A sing...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
Modi understood power of technology before others, says Shivraj ChouhanSenior leaders M Venkaiah Naidu and HD Deve Gowda praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India's most popular leader. Shivraj Singh Chouha...
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 ...
India released nearly 3,000 climate-resilient crop varieties during 2014-25: GovtIndia has released 2,996 climate-resilient crop varieties from 2014 to 2025. The Indian Council of Agricultural Research led this effort. C...
India's farm output hits record 357 million tonnes in 2024-25: J&K Lieutenant GovernorIndia is leading the global fight against climate challenges. Agriculture production reached 357 million tonnes in 2024-25. Jammu and Kashm...
India must cut fertiliser import dependence, leverage AI and precision tech: ICAR chiefIndia is seeking self-reliance in fertilizers. Experts propose a multi-pronged approach using artificial intelligence and precision nutrien...
Reducing fertiliser import dependence vital: Jat, Secretary DAREJat highlighted that India consumes nearly 33 million tonnes of fertilisers annually, with a substantial portion being imported, making it ...
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
AgriTech startup Cropcoin Technologies (Pehle Jaisa) raises Rs 12 crore in Pre-Series AThe funds will fuel geographical expansion across Bihar and Jharkhand, enhance bio-category product development for soil health, and build ...
Why balancing yield and soil health is the key to sustainable agriculture's futureIndia's agriculture, vital to its economy and population, faces a soil degradation crisis threatening long-term productivity. Technological...
Zerodha's Nithin Kamath names his 'best investment'. How it could lead to healthier meals on Indian platesZerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath has highlighted what he calls his “best investment” through the Rainmatter initiative, focusing on regener...
PM Narendra Modi to honour babus for excellence in implementing key schemesPM Modi will give away awards to bureaucrats from both the Centre and states for excellence in implementing NDA government's priority progr...
State government initiative to make Arunachal organic stateThrough this policy, the state government shall extensively exploit the rich aromatic and medicinal plants potential for economic sustainab...
- Environmental experts stress on protecting soil along with air, water
The Central University of Punjab on Friday celebrated the World Environment Day on its campus where ideas were exchanged to contain air, wa...
Government to launch ‘soil health card’ plan on February 19A nationwide "Soil Health Card" scheme will be finally rolled out from Suratgarh in Ganganagar district of Rajasthan on February 19.