Why did scientists ask 1,000 Swiss people to bury their underwear? What the buried 'underpants' could reveal about soil - The unusual science of measuring soil healthThe decomposition of cotton underwear has unveiled notable differences in soil biological activity throughout Switzerland. Private gardens ...
BRICS agriculture ministers begin deliberations in Indore on food security, small farmers' welfareBRICS agriculture ministers are meeting in Indore. India is chairing the two-day event. Key discussions focus on food security. The welfare...
IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprisesSeventeen agroecology businesses from five Northeast Indian states met in Guwahati. They shared ideas and discussed challenges. The event a...
EAM Jaishankar meets German MP, discusses growing bilateral tiesExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaged with German MP Jurgen Hardt in New Delhi, addressing the expanding bilateral relations and c...
India, Germany decide to expand ties in clean energy, mobility sectorsNew Delhi and Berlin are enhancing cooperation in renewable energy, urban development, agroecology, and mobility. This decision follows dev...
India and Germany fighting climate change together as they are facing challenging weather patterns, says Germany Consul GeneralIndia and Germany collaborate to address climate change effects, emphasizing the need for sustainable food systems. The Green and Sustainab...
Study reveals dire health risks for pregnant women in India amid climate changeA recent government-backed study in India highlights the escalating health risks faced by pregnant women due to climate change. Rising temp...
Agriculture 4.0 can wait. It is time for farmers to embrace desi techniquesAs climate change impacts crop productivity, experts say it’s the time to study the pros and cons of modern as well as natural farming prac...
Govt working on blueprint to cut use of water and fertilisers, improve soil qualityTo reduce use of fertilizers, enhance soil quality by using organic products, diversify crops and minimise the use of water, nutrients and ...
India, Germany begin talk on climate goals, energy transition and emerging technologiesThe inaugural NITI-BMZ Dialogue of Development Cooperation was held between Indian government think-tank NITI Aayog and German Federal Mini...
Natural farming need of the hour, says NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh KantNatural Farming is a chemical-free farming method. It is considered as an agroecology-based diversified farming system which integrates cro...
View: Nature produces agricultural solutions for smallholder farmersSoil degradation and water scarcity caused by overuse of resources and excessive use of chemical inputs are the two most significant challe...
The pandemic is putting more focus on agroecology
India can access carbon credits worth USD 50-60 bn if propagates agroecology: Niti AayogIn India, there has been a long history of farming that is based on traditional and environment-friendly practices. The state of Sikkim bec...
- Wheat genome unravelled: can help in dealing with climate change
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IANS/Mongabay) It took the best scientific minds from 20 nations, including India, to scale what is considered as the "M...
- FAO chief champions agroecology in call for healthier, sustainable food systems
Rome, April 4 (IANS/AKI) United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation chief Jose Graziano da Silva has called for healthier and more su...
Indian-American farmer Anita Adalja to be honoured for exemplary agriculture workAnita Adalja, is social worker who merged her career with farming. Currently, she is working as a manager at the Arcadia Center for Sustain...