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In the 1980s, Niger regrew 200 million trees across five million hectares without planting them: farmers revived the "underground forest" beneath their fields- Stock picks of the week: 6 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 26%
- Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: Study
- These large-, mid- and small-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsWhen will the US-Iran war end? No one can answer that with any certainty. But whenever it ends, the probability is that volatility will con...24 Jul, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
- India needs income-centric agri policies, greater Centre-state coordination: EAC-PM chairmanIndia must transition agriculture towards income generation, emphasizing crop diversification and market reforms, said S Mahendra Dev, Chai...23 Jul, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
- Farmers should be ‘businessmen’ who respond to market demand, not just grow rice and wheat: NITI Aayog’s Ashok LahiriLahiri stressed the need for greater adoption of science and technology, noting that productivity per acre for several Indian crops remains...23 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
- Centre panel proposes lower GST on mango drinks with higher pulp contentAn expert panel recommends mango beverages contain 22-25 percent natural pulp. This move aims to revive Totapuri mango pulp demand and farm...23 Jul, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
- Modi’s protectionism push creates stock winners in laggard IndiaA Bloomberg-compiled basket of 15 stocks linked to import substitution has rallied more than 20% since the start of the Middle East conflic...22 Jul, 2026, 08.13 AM IST
- Stock picks of the week: 5 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28%It may take a while for clarity to emerge in the Gulf region. In the meantime, focus on fundamentals and how they pan out in the next coupl...20 Jul, 2026, 06.08 PM IST
- These large- and mid-cap stocks can give more than 25% return in 1 year, according to analystsOil is crucial for every part of the Indian economy: From government to consumer, its price impacts spending by every stakeholder. So, till...20 Jul, 2026, 06.05 PM IST
- Stock picks of the week: 4 stocks with consistent score improvement and upside potential of up to 28%There are two factors that the Indian markets will have to deal with in the coming days. The first, of course, is the reignited US-Iran war...18 Jul, 2026, 03.48 PM IST
- Agri Minister targets fake seeds, pesticides; aims to expand ICAR outreachICAR aims for financial self-reliance through innovation and tech commercialisation by 2029. The institution released 43 new crop varieties...17 Jul, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- Rubber plantation of 1.80 lakh hectares completed in North East under Project INROAD in 5 yearsProject INROAD has established over 179,000 hectares of new natural rubber plantations. This initiative, funded by four tyre companies, is ...16 Jul, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
- Bio-input demand may rise, but skill gap threatens India's green farming push: Agriculture CommissionerAgriculture Commissioner said widespread adoption of bio-inputs by India's nearly 14 crore farmers could generate annual demand of 20–30 cr...16 Jul, 2026, 09.36 AM IST
- Monsoon gains lift kharif hopes, but El Nino threat remains; govt support on seeds, diesel and livestock keyWhile the narrowing rainfall deficit has eased immediate concerns, experts say it is far too early to conclude that El Niño’s influence has...13 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
- Don't miss the monsoon: From spinach to radish 7 vegetables that grow best during the rainy seasonThe monsoon season offers ideal conditions for growing many vegetables. Spinach and okra flourish with regular moisture and warm temperatur...12 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
- "We need cooperation": Afghanistan agriculture minister Mawlawi Attaullah Omari seeks assistance from India for modernisationAfghanistan's Agriculture Minister sought Indian technical help for modernization. He highlighted centuries-old ties and deep cultural para...10 Jul, 2026, 01.53 PM IST
- Deficit shrinks to 15% but uneven rains fan Kharif concernsMonsoon recovery follows a weak June, but uneven distribution persists. Many key agricultural districts still face deficient rainfall, impa...10 Jul, 2026, 02.11 AM IST
- Sow seeds for smart farming as the next revolution might not be just about higher yieldsIndia is strengthening agricultural climate resilience using data and technology. Digital public goods like DiCRA aid vulnerability assessm...09 Jul, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- Kharif sowing picks up, but still 21% below last yearKharif sowing lags significantly behind last year due to delayed and uneven monsoon rains. Paddy, pulses, and oilseeds acreage shows substa...07 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
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