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From 2007 to 2015, New York City planted one million trees across its five boroughs, a $400 million campaign to widen the shade canopy and cool streets baking under urban heat- El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shock
- Pulses import bill shrinks as global prices fall, local production rises
- A couple gave up on a failing Sussex farm, pulled out the fences and let 3,500 acres go feral; it became the template for British rewildingA British farm, once burdened by debt, became a successful rewilding project. Free-roaming herbivores were introduced to restore the land's...23 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM 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
- Meghalaya launches Rs 175.45 crore ‘Mission Golden Spice’Meghalaya launched Mission Golden Spice to enhance its Lakadong turmeric value chain. This initiative aims to establish the state as a glob...21 Jul, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
- Godrej Agro to expand oil palm area to 1.4 lakh hectares, bets on rising demandEdible oil prices are expected to stay elevated for several months ahead. Geopolitical tensions and El Nino threats are tightening global s...21 Jul, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
- When Being a Family Business Becomes a Competitive AdvantageFamily businesses often underestimate the strategic power of their familial identity, defaulting instead to corporate models that erode the...20 Jul, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
- Karnataka CM asks officials to brace for drought, warns against negligence and fake claimsKarnataka's Chief Minister has directed officials to prepare for drought conditions. He stressed protecting farmers and ensuring drinking w...19 Jul, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
- Proverb of the day: 'An open mind only hurts...' Life lessons from inspiring African proverb on receptivity, intellectual vulnerability, fragile egos, growth mindset, cognitive dissonance and true wisdomProverb of the day focuses on the African saying, "An open mind only hurts those who fear their own mistakes." The proverb explains why acc...17 Jul, 2026, 03.21 AM IST
- Development of India's highest commercial Lilium cultivation field starts in LadakhIndia's highest commercial Lilium cultivation field development has commenced in Ladakh. Over fifty thousand premium Lilium bulbs were plan...16 Jul, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- If countries without GM seeds can get better yields in pulses, why can't India: Chouhan to ICAR scientistsAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged ICAR to increase pulse and oilseed productivity. He emphasized research must address groun...16 Jul, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
- Rice, oilseed, pulses prices rise as Kharif crop sowing declinesRetail prices are rising due to reduced sowing of key kharif crops. Inflation has increased for rice, oilseeds, and major pulses in June. A...15 Jul, 2026, 12.55 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
- Potatoes can keep producing sprouts long after they are brought home, but food experts say whether they should be thrown away depends on how green, soft, shriveled, or heavily sprouted they have becomeSprouting potatoes can be safe if sprouts are small and the tuber remains firm. Long sprouts and soft texture indicate significant quality ...11 Jul, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
- Soybean sowing gains pace, acreage seen surpassing last yearSoybean sowing has accelerated across key Indian states after a monsoon delay. Nearly ninety percent of targeted areas in Madhya Pradesh an...09 Jul, 2026, 04.01 PM 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
- Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh holds talks with Naga groups amid hostage killings deadlockManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh engaged with Naga civil society leaders to address the grave issue of hostage killings. Altho...08 Jul, 2026, 09.12 PM 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
- Indian Potash Ltd ties up with UPL arm to boost sugarcane yield around Gujarat millIndian Potash Ltd. has partnered with UPL Ltd. to significantly boost sugarcane output in Gujarat. This three-year collaboration will intro...04 Jul, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
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