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Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
Why hummingbird experts say feeder placement matters more in hot weatherHummingbird feeders can become dangerous in heat. Temperatures above 100°F affect bird health. Wrapping feeders in aluminum foil reflects s...
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies QuicklyFruit flies invade kitchens rapidly due to overripe produce. Scientists confirm sanitation is key. Eliminating breeding grounds like drains...
ICAR lab transfers pest control tech to agri startup HSRP for commercial useThe Bengaluru-based startup received the technologies — a white grub trap and a fruit fly trap — from an NBAIR team for on-field commercial...
The US is spending $8.5 mn to breed flies in Texas near Mexico border. Reason: 'man-eater' screwwormsThe U.S. is investing $8.5 million to build a fly-breeding facility in Texas, aiming to combat the New World screwworm, a flesh-eating para...
Bengaluru-based ICAR-NBAIR discovers 63 new insect speciesICAR-NBAIR discovered 63 new insect species in 2023-2024, obtained five patents for innovations in pest management, and commercialized 47 t...
California: Invasive fly species puts neighborhood in quarantine; Which fruit fly is causing havoc and what are its risks? All you need to knowCalifornia: Invasive fly species puts neighborhood in quarantine; Which fruit fly is causing havoc and what are its risks? All you need to ...
Mosquitoes flap wings not just to fly but also to 'flirt': Study
Relief distribution for crop damage in Haryana soon: Agriculture minister"This scheme would be announced soon. Apart from this, the proposal to promote agricultural tourism is also being considered," he added.
International consumers may soon be able to track farm origin of Indian mangoesGovernment agencies are working to put in place an online traceability system that will register mango growers and exporters.
Congress-NCP neglected Konkan development, says PM Narendra ModiDescribing the Konkan region as "gateway to prosperity" PM Modi accused the erstwhile Congress-NCP govt in Maharashtra of neglecting it.
Government, industry ask EU to lift ban on India mango exportsEU banned the import of Alphonso mangoes, the king of fruits, and four vegetables from India for the period from May 1 to December 2015.
EU ban on select Indian fruits, vegetables unfortunate: FICCIEarlier this week, EU temporarily banned imports of Alphonso mangoes, king of fruits, and four vegetables from India from May 1.
Hot startup: Barrix Agro Sciences helps farmers cut costs by replacing pesticidesPheromones developed by Barrix are smelling agents that attract pests. Instead of eating crops, pests are attracted to pheromones in the tr...
India likely to export record 500 tonne mangoes to US: APEDAMango exports from India to the US are likely to touch a record level of about 500 tonnes this year, due to a strong demand.
- Mangoes exports to US may grow by 43% this year
Mangoes exports from India to the US are likely to rise by 43 pc to 130 tonnes this year, on higher availability of export quality fruit.
- Apples from US face govt's quality test
Apples imported from the US are suspected to have been containing close to 100 varieties of pests, an issue which is being looked into by t...
- India warns air passengers not to carry mangoes
India on Thursday warned nationals flying to Japan and the US not to carry mangoes in their baggage because of newly-approved export rules ...
- Pest damages cotton crop in Punjab
A large portion of cotton crop in Punjab has been severely damaged by the whitefly insect caused by excessive irrigation and overdose of fe...