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Farmer noticed one unusual rice plant, selected its seeds for years and developed a paddy variety yielding 8,000 kg per hectareFarmer Indrasan Singh of Inderpuri from Uttarakhand developed a paddy variety after noticing one plant that differed from the rest in a cro...
From farm ponds to AI chatbots: India's blueprint for revitalising dryland agriculture
No eggs, but 25g protein: Mumbai nutritionist shares healthy, crispy pancake recipeMumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana shared a protein-rich pancake recipe. This savoury pancake is loaded with vegetables and offers 25g pr...
Ethanol blending: India should consider temporary cut to 15% from 20% target, says ICRIERIndia should consider temporarily lowering ethanol blending in petrol to 15% during severe feedstock shortages or sharp food-price pressure...
Genetically engineered crops may be doing more than boosting harvests: new 40-year study finds they could help US farms withstand climate changeNew research suggests genetically engineered crops help US agriculture adapt. Widespread adoption of these crops is linked to higher and mo...
Aries, Taurus, Gemini Horoscope Today, September 9, 2026: Career Conversations Open Doors, Money Needs Careful Planning & a Bold Idea Gains MomentumThe Moon transits Leo in the afternoon to join the Sun and Ketu, making the second half of the day emotionally intense and unpredictable. M...
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...
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...
Horoscope Today, September 6, 2026: Libra, Scorpio & Sagittarius Could See Financial Growth, Career Opportunities & Powerful New PartnershipsThe planetary alignment today activates sectors of fortune, transformation, and public relations for Libra, Scorpio, and Sagittarius. Plane...
Sweet aromas of nostalgiaA gifted perfume evoked vivid memories of grandmother's puja rituals and autumnal Durga Puja celebrations. Foreign-sounding perfume ingredi...
How India's below-average September rainfall fuels concern about cropsIndia faces below-average monsoon rains and higher temperatures this September. This rainfall deficit impacts summer crops entering critica...
Indian rice export rates rise to one-year high as lower rainfall fuels supply woesIndian rice export prices have reached their highest point in a year. Below-average monsoon rainfall raises concerns about production and t...
In 2020, Southwest University researchers treated rice husks with acid and burned them into ash; replacing 10% of cement with the ash increased compressive strength by 16.22% after 56 daysChinese researchers have found a way to strengthen cement using burnt rice husks. This agricultural waste, when treated and added, signific...
PTC India, Coal India among 10 stocks offering dividend yields of up to 10%According to a September report by Religare Broking, these 10 companies across power, mining, finance, IT and energy offered dividend yield...
Why are global bond yields surging to multi-decade highs?Global government borrowing costs are reaching multi-decade highs as inflation persists. Bond yields in major economies like the United Sta...
Govt sets paddy procurement target at 708.64 lakh tons in KMS 2026-27, lower than actuals of last 3 yrsThe Centre has set a paddy procurement target of 708.64 lakh tonne for the upcoming Kharif season. This target is lower than actual procure...
Low inventories, El Nino to keep sugar market tight through FY27: DAM CapitalThe Indian sugar sector is likely to remain in a tight-supply situation through FY27 and possibly beyond, with low inventories, weather ris...
Indian rice draws global interest as 3,317 buyers from 138 countries register for BIRC 2026: IREFOver 3,300 buyers from 138 countries registered for the upcoming Bharat International Rice Conference. This wide geographical spread highli...
India's rice exports to 26 markets rise despite challenges; BIRC 2026 to drive diversificationIndia's rice exports to key markets saw value and volume increases recently. The Bharat International Rice Conference aims to boost these e...
Asia Rice: India rates climb to 1-year highs on African demand, poor monsoon rainsIndia's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $364-$369 per ton this week, up from last week's $362-$368. Indian 5% broken white rice ...