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FARMER MANAGED NATURAL REGENERATION
In the 1980s, Niger regrew 200 million trees across five million hectares without planting them: farmers revived the "underground forest" beneath their fieldsNigerien farmers successfully regrew millions of trees by protecting existing underground root systems. This farmer-managed natural regener...- El Niño worsens plight of Asia’s rice belt after war price shockLower harvests risk driving up global food prices and inflation. This situation threatens food security for millions across developing Asia.
- In 1942, America completed Friant Dam and diverted most of the San Joaquin River into farms; a salmon run once numbering nearly 50,000 adults collapsedFriant Dam construction in California significantly altered the San Joaquin River's flow. This action disconnected salmon from their spawni...
- In 1998, a war photographer inherited a cattle ranch stripped of its rainforest; over the next 20 years, he and his wife planted 2 million trees by hand, brought back the dried-up springs, and turned it into a protected nature reservePhotographer Sebastião Salgado and his wife restored a barren family farm in Brazil. They planted over two million trees, transforming the ...
- No bricks, glass or steel: Bengaluru man transforms 10 acres of dry land into an eco-friendly forest retreat. About 20 km from Kanha National Park, this award-winning stay is built from mud walls, terracotta tiles and bambooBengaluru travel enthusiast Ankit Rastogi transformed 10 acres of barren land into a thriving forest. This eco-estate, Surwahi Social Ecoes...
- Two Civil Engineers with no agriculture background built a Rs 565 crore cattle startup; their weekend project has solved one of India's oldest trade problemsNeetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, two IIT Delhi civil engineering graduates, founded Animall in 2019 to bring India's unorganised cattle market...
- Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: StudyA study finds conservation agriculture with drip irrigation can boost wheat protein content by up to 12% while improving yield and resource...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- He baked potato in aluminium foil, and ate it next morning after microwaving. Hours later, he was paralysed, doctor explains whyHow Potato became a biological trap: A routine kitchen shortcut involving foil-wrapped baked potatoes led to paralysis. This common practic...
- Not smoking or alcohol addiction, one common habit can increase the risk of cancer says doctor: ‘Your body constantly has to heal these micro-burns…’Thinking of enjoying a steaming mug of coffee? Think again, says internal medicine expert Dr Bordoloi. While sipping on hot beverage can be...
- Best Italian proverb of the day: "A sheep-like sky brings rain in bucketloads" A life lesson on paying attention to the signs of changeBest Italian proverb of the day: An Italian proverb connects sheep-like clouds to impending heavy rain. This saying reflects traditional we...
- Homegrown beverage brand Maaza completes 50 yearsMaaza, a Coca-Cola India mango beverage, marked its 50th anniversary and National Mango Day. The Department of Posts released a special cov...
- ICAR @98: Science, innovation and sustainability for Viksit Bharat 2047Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 requires agriculture to move beyond production towards value addition, food processing, exports, bio-based ind...
- Best Italian proverb of the day: "Don't let the farmer know how good cheese is with pears." A timeless lesson on keeping valuable knowledgeAn Italian proverb advises careful sharing of valuable insights and advantages. The saying "Don't Let the Farmer Know How Good Cheese Is wi...
- UK's Andy Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PMAndy Burnham plans to revitalize UK town centers with public and private investment. He aims to pump-prime housing and transport to attract...
- Maharashtra govt to waive Rs 48,000 crore pending farm power dues: Devendra FadnavisMaharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 48,000 crore waiver for farmer electricity dues. This move facilitates new agricultural power c...
- Temasek-backed agritech startup Rize raises $31 million to fund expansionSustainable agritech platform Rize has raised thirty-one million dollars for expansion. This funding will support operations across Southea...
- Eight water bodies to come up in Delhi ridge to boost groundwater rechargeEight water bodies will be developed in Delhi's central and southern ridge areas. This initiative aims to improve groundwater recharge and ...
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