From queues to QR codes: A state in India may have found the fix for India’s fertiliser distribution woesWhile the Madhya Pradesh government projects it as a major reform to streamline fertiliser distribution, industry stakeholders say it’s sti...
18 May, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
Hobby to hustle: Six years ago, the pandemic and lockdowns sparked a wave of micro-entrepreneurs. Here’s how some built to lastIndia’s Covid-era “hobby economy” — spanning gardening, baking, fitness and pet care — has evolved into a ₹1.5-2 lakh cr market, though not...
17 May, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM 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
West Asia conflict deals a double whammy to India’s farm sector: pre-harvest cost pressures, post-harvest shipping delaysSupply shocks, export disruptions, and labour shortages caused by the Iran war are beginning to strain India’s agriculture despite ample fo...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
India eyes higher farm output this year, confident of supporting global food supply amid uncertainty: DARE Secy JatICAR is advancing conservation agriculture and climate-resilient wheat research, focusing on water-use efficiency, farmer incomes, and nutr...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
CII's 20-Point Policy Agenda calls for coordinated fiscal, financial and trade response to West Asia crisisConfederation of Indian Industry praises government and RBI for swift actions amid West Asia conflict. CII proposes a detailed plan to supp...
05 Apr, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Rajasthan’s White Wonderland: Marble waste dumping yard becomes scenic hotspot despite toxic risksKishangarh's vast white marble waste dumping yard draws thousands daily. Once a pollution hotspot, it now attracts tourists for its unique ...
29 Mar, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
From Innovation to Impact: How Krishi Mangal is Supporting India’s Smallholder Farmers25 Mar, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Google commits $37 million to AI development in AfricaGoogle on Thursday unveiled a $37 million package to accelerate artificial intelligence development across Africa, pledging support for loc...
24 Jul, 2025, 08.50 PM IST
Drone startup Garuda Aerospace's patent count touches 20Garuda Aerospace said patents given beyond agriculture include underwater drones for inspection, health inspection drones, miniature radar ...
23 Dec, 2024, 04.14 PM IST
Spacetech startup Pixxel launches Aurora studio to make satellite imagery accessibleBengaluru-based space start-up Pixxel on Tuesday announced the launch of Aurora, its Earth Observation (EO) Studio, designed to make remote...
06 Aug, 2024, 06.34 PM IST
Strategic collaboration: Arya.ag and Fortune Rice advance crop monitoring for agricultureAs part of this collaboration, Fortune Rice Limited will provide details of 2000 acres of farmland under monitoring. Arya.ag will provide c...
31 Oct, 2023, 12.14 PM IST
Rajasthan govt to rent out drones to farmers to help spray fertilisers, insecticidesPrincipal Secretary, Agriculture and Horticulture, Dinesh Kumar said the use of artificial intelligence and drones for agricultural work is...
22 Jan, 2023, 11.28 AM IST
How precision technologies can help farmers increase crop yieldsAs old solutions- add more fertilisers and pesticides- become obsolete and new agrarian challenges surface, there are also new technologies...
08 Sep, 2022, 01.46 PM IST
Government working on fast-tracking drone adoption in farm sector: Official"The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the agriculture ministry and CIB&RC are working jointly to fast track applications and a...
10 Mar, 2022, 05.39 PM IST
- Govt launches centre for crop forecast, drought assessment
Govt launched an integrated centre which will provide estimates of agricultural output and assess the drought situation in the country thro...
23 Apr, 2012, 03.33 PM IST