Experts claim latest govt data on India's forests 'inflated'Experts claim that India's latest forest data is inflated due to the inclusion of bamboo plantations, coconut groves, and orchards. The 202...
23 Dec, 2024, 07.04 PM IST
Gram Unnati partners with Coco-Cola India for project to boost mango yields in KarnatakaGram Unnati and Coca-Cola India’s Project Mango Unnati in Karnataka targets improving yields and farmers' income for Alphonso and Totapuri ...
17 Jul, 2024, 03.21 PM IST
Devgad's mango farmers save Aam & Janata with techDevgad mango growers in Maharashtra's Konkan region have faced challenges with maintaining the authenticity of their premium hapus (alphons...
23 Jun, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
Bad taste for ‘aam aadmi’: How adulterated mangoes pose fresh headache for regulators, consumersThe use of banned chemicals to ripen fruits is prevalent despite penalties and laws. The ball is in the food safety regulator’s court.
09 Jun, 2024, 10.24 AM IST
A chip above the rest: How Agri-tech startups are riding the digital wave in rural IndiaThe use of technology in agriculture has significant potential, with increased smartphone reach and digital connectivity in rural India. Ag...
16 May, 2021, 09.37 AM IST
Flipkart, K'taka Mango Board tie up to help farmers sell onlineThe company would further provide training and capacity-building of how to use the app and other user interfaces, the release said, adding ...
26 May, 2020, 05.08 PM IST
These new beers are making their India entry this seasonAccording to a report by Euromonitor International last year, there is likely to be a further rise of craft beers in India this year.
23 Jun, 2018, 06.08 PM IST
KSDL of Mysore Sandal Soap fame to expand capacity in 100th yrKnown for its brand product 'Mysore Sandal Soap', the company in a bid to enhance production capacity and visualising long-term commitment.
27 Jul, 2016, 04.26 PM IST
Kalaburagi in Karnataka, probably the worst among drought affected districtsNo one told the villagers that water has to be saved and conserved. No one looked after check dams, nalas (canals), farm ponds and catchmen...
01 May, 2016, 09.15 AM IST
Alphonso mangoes: King of good times is backWith summer approaching, India is getting ready for its annual mango mania, drawing celebrities to the pricey Alphonso variety and regular ...
26 Mar, 2016, 03.28 AM IST
Does Karnataka's Narasapura industrial town offer lessons in land acquisition from farmers? Not quiteThe man who initiated the process was an opposition Congress MLA in the then BJP-ruled state. Farmer Pranesh Rao gave up 20 out of 28 acres.
16 Aug, 2015, 05.14 AM IST
Weekend Getaway: Shrivardhan beach in Maharashtra or nature walks at Himachal's NarkandaET-Travel suggests you take a casual day off at work to make the most of an extended weekend in coming months. Here's where you can head to.
15 Jan, 2015, 08.25 AM IST
Indian wine may soon enter Thai market"The Thai palate is similar to the Indian palate, our wines are well suited to Thai and Indian cuisine," Jagdish Holkar, Chairman of IGPB s...
10 Sep, 2013, 12.34 PM IST
Hyderabad techies smell scent of money in sandalwood farmingFar removed from the traditional sickle-carrying uneducated bunch, these laptop-totting modern agriculturalists are mostly suave techies.
20 Jun, 2013, 03.30 PM IST
- Await the reign of the king of fruits
There is some good news for mango lovers around the country, as production of the ‘King Of Fruits’ is likely to go up this year. Favourable...
27 Mar, 2008, 01.57 AM IST
- SNX to start spot horticulture trade soon
Safal National Exchange (SNX) is a spot market platform jointly created by Mother Dairy Foods Processing (a group company of National Dairy...
28 Sep, 2007, 03.38 AM IST
- Mango dealers see silver lining in online trading
Totapari mango traders in Karnataka can expect to get a fair price for their mangoes at the Safal National Exchange (SNX), an on-line spot ...
05 Jun, 2007, 01.04 AM IST