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
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
No AC needed! What is this 'smart paint' developed by scientists that reflects 97% of sunlight & even collects water from air?Scientists have developed an experimental "smart paint" that reflects up to 97% of sunlight, significantly cooling surfaces and reducing th...
31 May, 2026, 12.50 PM IST
Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...
24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Bengaluru techie quit his high-paying corporate job to become a farmer. Today, his farm makes more than most salaried professionalsChethan Shetty left his corporate job in Bengaluru to take over and modernise his family’s farm in Karnataka. He invested heavily in upgrad...
24 May, 2026, 02.30 PM IST
PM Modi strengthens India-Nordic ties with focus on clean energy, trade, digitalization focus at 3rd summitAhead of the 3rd India-Nordic Summit, Narendra Modi held key meetings with leaders from Iceland, Finland, and Denmark to strengthen coopera...
19 May, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Quote of the day by American philosopher and professor Noam Chomsky: “There are no poor countries— only systems that have failed to manage resources.” — Is poverty really man-made? The hidden truth behind broken economic systems, wealth concentration, and growing inequality continues fueling global frustration and social instabilityQuote of the day by Noam Chomsky: The quote challenges the common belief that poverty is unavoidable. It argues that broken economic system...
15 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
Portugal eyes bigger role in India’s infrastructure, manufacturing push as trade ties deepenPortugal's Minister of State for Economy, João Rui Ferreira, expressed readiness to contribute to India's infrastructure goals, highlightin...
11 May, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
Indore to host meeting of BRICS agriculture ministers in JuneIndore will host BRICS agriculture ministers from June 12 to 13. Officials will meet earlier from June 9 to 11. Discussions will focus on f...
04 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
FPOs hold promise for smallholders, but face structural constraints: StudyFarmer producer organisations (FPOs) are key to integrating smallholders in India, but they are constrained by scale, market access, financ...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
Climate-resilient farming in the age of extremesAs extreme weather events become more frequent and less predictable, the future of Indian agriculture will depend on how effectively it com...
25 Apr, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
AgriTech could add $90 billion to Southeast Asia’s GDP by 2033: ReportWhile investments have seen a recent decline due to structural challenges, opportunities abound in digital value chains, AgriFinTech, deep ...
17 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
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...
11 Apr, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
Smart agro-technologies workshop: CSIR showcases AI, IoT for soil and crop health in KeralaCSIR organized a national workshop in Kumarakom, Kerala, focusing on smart agro-technologies for soil and crop health. The event showcased ...
08 Mar, 2026, 11.36 AM IST
Netherlands kicks off mission to bring state-of-art agri tech to India, aims to help industryThe innovation mission brings Dutch Climate Smart Agriculture knowledge institutions and companies virtually to India September 14-18. The ...
16 Sep, 2020, 01.27 PM IST
How climate-smart agriculture is crucial for India's food security at a time of farm distressTilling involves the digging and overturning of soil to prepare it for farming every season. Zero tillage improves water and nutrient reten...
08 May, 2016, 03.44 PM IST
Experts promote 'climate-smart' villages in tribal areasA study conducted by International Food Policy Research Institute, New Delhi, has revealed that there is a need to develop climate smart vi...
11 May, 2015, 05.21 PM IST