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In 1997, NASA grew Brassica rapa on Mir for 122 days to test a full life cycle; seed-to-seed cycles succeeded, but space-grown seeds were smallerIn an exciting development, researchers have achieved seed-to-seed cycling of plants in microgravity environments, demonstrating gravity in...09 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST- BRICS Summit 2026: Key likely outcomes as India drives a transformative global agenda in New DelhiIndia's chairship framework is organised around four primary pillars, starting with Resilience, which aims to protect institutions, societi...08 Sep, 2026, 09.07 AM IST
- Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu sees big market for Arunachal’s farm, fisheries produceArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new agriculture information hub and farmers' hostel. He also flagged off e-vehic...08 Sep, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
- In 1976, France’s maize harvest hit a historic low; 50 years later, extreme heat and drought could be pushing it there againEurope's farming calendar is shifting as crops mature weeks earlier due to rising temperatures. Extreme heat and prolonged drought are sign...07 Sep, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
- Apache proverb of the day: 'It makes no difference as to the name of the God, since love is the real God of all the world'The Apache community, indigenous to the Southwestern United States and parts of northern Mexico, holds a profound spiritual belief that emp...07 Sep, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
- 5 zodiac signs are entering a rare sweet spot this week with the New Moon: Their September Horoscope looks especially brightThe week of September 7–13 brings a powerful reset, but five zodiac signs may have more to gain than most as the New Moon and three major p...07 Sep, 2026, 10.50 PM IST
- Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre develops energy bars from Kalaburagi pulsesBangalore Bioinnovation Centre has created ready-to-eat energy bars using Kalaburagi pulses. This initiative aims to add value to the regio...07 Sep, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
- In 2001, Land Institute in Kansas formally began domesticating Kernza, over two decades later perennial grain was cultivated on more than 3,500 acres of land, emerging famers' go to solution for extreme weatherKernza is one of several perennial grains under development at The Land Institute in Salina, Kansas, about an hour’s drive north of Mueller...07 Sep, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- The time to fix and grow your patchy lawn is here, but do this one vital task before sowing new seedsAs autumn descends, it's the perfect opportunity to plant new grass seeds and revive worn-out lawns. Monitoring weather forecasts is vital ...07 Sep, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
- Citrus peels may be more valuable than they look: 2026 USDA-backed study of 22 Florida-grown varieties and hybrids finds antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and potentially anti-cancer compoundsThe exploration of citrus peels by researchers unveils valuable antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds. Various citrus varieties and t...07 Sep, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
- Just hours from Pune, Mumbai, hills turn purple and yellow only once in 8 years. The monsoon spectacle is backThe Sahyadri hills, straddling the borders of Maharashtra and Karnataka, come alive with the stunning display of Karvi and Sonki flowers. T...07 Sep, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
- Andhra farmer turns drought-hit land into 180-acre fruit farm. Grows apples, dates and dragon fruit; earns Rs 2 crore annuallyAnantapur farmer Mekala Shiva Shankar Reddy transformed arid land into a thriving orchard. He adopted water-saving drip irrigation and fert...06 Sep, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
- Karnataka CM to lead all-party delegation to PM Modi for farm loan waiver amid droughtKarnataka's Chief Minister will lead an all-party delegation to Prime Minister Modi. They seek a farm loan waiver for farmers facing severe...04 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
- India’s farm policy needs a reset amid concerns over ethanol push, subsidies: Agri expert Devinder SharmaSharma warns that ethanol-led changes in cropping patterns may create an environmental problem over the longer term.04 Sep, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
- Oregon farmer spent 40 years proving crops can grow without irrigation: How dry farming helped tomatoes, potatoes and beans survive hotter, drier conditionsA farmer in Oregon grew tomatoes, potatoes, winter squash, garlic, favas and other beans organically and without any form of irrigation for...03 Sep, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
- Tamil Nadu to withdraw cases against protesting farmers, teachers: CM VijayTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced police cases against farmers will be withdrawn. Cases against teachers who protested for...02 Sep, 2026, 03.27 PM IST
- In 1990, NASA recovered tomato seeds after nearly 6 years on LDEF; classroom tests found space seeds germinated at 73.8% versus 70.3% for Earth controlsAfter nearly six years aboard NASA's LDEF satellite, Rutgers tomato seeds returned to Earth to inspire young scientists. Millions of studen...01 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
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