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
BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
09 Jun, 2026, 10.49 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
A giant lake vanished for 130 years, then returned and flooded 120,000 acres overnightA massive lake in California, Tulare Lake, vanished over a century ago. Recent extreme storms brought it back, submerging farmland. This ev...
01 Jun, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
How did an engineer from Surat turn natural farming into a six-figure success?Vikas Gamit, an engineer, left his IT job to start a natural farm in Gujarat. He grows fruits and vegetables without chemicals. This approa...
27 May, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Brazil’s cotton farmers cash in on rally fueled by obstacles worlds awayBrazilian cotton farmers are poised to profit from a significant price rally, driven by geopolitical tensions impacting synthetic fiber pro...
27 May, 2026, 10.33 AM IST
India, Canada aim to seal free trade deal by November-end, Goyal says Carney 'shaved off a month'India and Canada are working towards a free trade agreement. Talks are progressing with a target for conclusion by year-end. This pact aims...
27 May, 2026, 12.36 AM 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
'Am I out?' Drought and rising costs from Iran war deepen pain for US farmersAmerican farmers in Texas, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Dakota, and Nebraska face immense challenges. Rising fuel and fertilizer prices, linked ...
20 May, 2026, 05.20 PM IST
Soybeans fall as China summit leaves US farmers seeking detailsSoybean futures dropped, reflecting market skepticism about the vague assurances. While China pledged "double-digit billion" annual purchas...
19 May, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
Centre raises MSP for 14 kharif crops, boosts support for pulses and oilseedsBased on expected margins over cost of production, the MSP hike is the most for moong at 61%, followed by bajra and maize (56% each) and tu...
14 May, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Cabinet approves Rs 5,659 crore for five-year mission to increase cotton outputThe Indian government has launched a five-year mission to significantly increase cotton crop productivity. With an outlay of Rs 5,659.22 cr...
05 May, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
FSII raises concern over challenges and risks of illegal selling of unapproved GM cotton seeds04 Oct, 2017, 06.25 PM IST
Activist bats for Gujarat-like bonus for Maharashtra cotton growersProviding financial assistance in the form of bonus would cost the state exchequer around Rs 300 crore and the move is seen to benefit arou...
29 Dec, 2015, 10.51 AM IST
Swedish furniture retailer Ikea sources 35% of cotton from IndiaIkea is working with over 50,000 farmers across Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra & Telangana and is expected to increase procurement over the n...
31 Oct, 2015, 03.29 AM IST
Gujarat government is concerned about farmers, says BJP leader Dinesh SharmaGujarat govt is aware and are in touch with centre to take appropriate decision for the benefit of cotton growing farmers," Dinesh Sharma s...
09 Dec, 2014, 08.06 PM IST
20 Gujarat Congress MLAs suspended for entering Well of the HouseCongress MLA from Raghavji Patel interrupted the proceedings and insisted a debate on the MSP offered to cotton growing farmers.
11 Nov, 2014, 03.11 PM IST