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Proverb of the day: 'He who learns but does not practice is like he who ploughs but does not sow' - The timeless Persian wisdom on turning knowledge into resultsA timeless Persian proverb reminds us that learning alone is not enough. Just as a farmer cannot expect a harvest without sowing seeds, kno...03 Jul, 2026, 02.48 PM IST- Union Ministers Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Kiren Rijiju & Arunachal CM Pema Khandu survey flood damageUnion Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, alongside Kiren Rijiju and CM Pema Khandu, assessed Arunachal Pradesh's flood devastation through aer...01 Jul, 2026, 09.17 PM IST
- Scientists found a desert-adapted pest-fighting mite that could help protect crops across the world's driest regionsChilean researchers have stumbled upon a population of the beneficial predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, thriving in the extremely ar...01 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- INERA and CropNXT announce strategic partnership to reach 65 lakh farmers, unlock Rs 500 crore business opportunityBiological agri-input firm INERA Crop Science has partnered with CropNXT Solutions to boost its presence in eastern and northern India. The...01 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- Without a wedding planner, this family hosted a zero-waste wedding for 600 guests using farm-grown décor, steel cutlery and compostingA family in Karnataka hosted a spectacular zero-waste wedding for over 600 guests, proving that grand celebrations can be environmentally c...30 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan to assess Arunachal, Assam flood damage; ground and aerial survey on July 1Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju, alongside Arunachal Pradesh CM, are assessing flood damages in the Northeast. Despi...30 Jun, 2026, 09.51 PM IST
- African Proverb of the Day: 'He who wants to plant corn must make peace with the monkeys...'- A Timeless lesson on acceptance, wisdom, and living with life’s realitiesLife's rewards are rarely without challenges, an African proverb wisely states. Just as a farmer must accept monkeys to grow corn, we must ...30 Jun, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
- Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
- Fertiliser shipments begin exiting through Hormuz straitBefore the U.S. and Israel launched the war on February 28, about a third of globally traded urea - the world's most widely used fertiliser...26 Jun, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
- Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares agricultural experience, urges farmers to adopt traditional farming methodsSharing his experience in a post on X, Chouhan noted that before the main paddy transplantation, dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) was grown in ...26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- Ex-banker quits job to build Rs 21 crore chemical-free farming empire in Andhra Pradesh, empowers 3,000 rural womenA former banker, Amith Kishan, completely changed his life by establishing Hebbevu Farms in Andhra Pradesh, a 650-acre natural farming ente...26 Jun, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
- Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....25 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
- Elephant encounters: Scientists tracked elephants for 19 years in Botswana and found that year-long droughts pushed them toward human settlements, raising the risk of dangerous encountersAfrican elephants are increasingly venturing closer to human settlements as prolonged droughts persist, a new study reveals. Research from ...24 Jun, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
- Dhanwel Hybrid Seeds IPO: GMP among key details to know before subscriptionThe Rs 26.73-crore IPO is entirely a fresh issue of 27 lakh equity shares and will remain open for subscription till June 2924 Jun, 2026, 07.56 AM IST
- El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methodsFarmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El...18 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
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