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Hawaii, in the late 1800s, planted Leucaena trees for fodder and fuelwood, but scientists now say the invasive trees have replaced native habitats that evolved nowhere else on EarthHawaii's idyllic image belies a significant ecological challenge: Leucaena, an introduced shrub, now covers 10% of the islands. Brought for...- Chile in the 1970s planted millions of Monterey pine and eucalyptus trees for timber, but scientists now say many native forests have been replaced, while streams and wildlife have declinedChile's biodiversity hotspot has witnessed a dramatic native forest decline since 1960, replaced by fast-growing pine plantations. Driven b...
- BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
- Hidden beneath the Sahara, satellite scans uncovered 260 circular mass graves filled with cattle and human remains of a 6,000-year-old nomadic eliteNew discoveries in Eastern Sudan reveal a lost nomadic civilization. Archaeologists found 260 ancient cemeteries, showcasing large grave mo...
- Could this new spirulina finally give vegans the vitamin B12 they have been waiting for? Scientists say this breakthrough may change plant-based nutrition foreverFor years, vitamin B12 has remained one of the biggest challenges in vegan nutrition. Now, a breakthrough in active B12 spirulina could cha...
- Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2026: Eid Mubarak wishes, quotes, messages to share with family and friendsHappy Eid al adha 2026 wishes: Eid ul-Adha, or Bakrid, will be celebrated on June 6, 2026. This significant Islamic festival commemorates P...
- Human urine becomes option for farmers in fertilizer supply crunchFrom chicken muck to human urine-based products and microbial solutions, growers are improvising to maintain crop yields. This shift, while...
- Researchers develop sustainable method to boost active vitamin B12 in SpirulinaA scientific breakthrough offers a new way to produce vitamin B12. Researchers are using managed light on Spirulina, a blue-green algae. Th...
- Budget 2026: Government to train 20,000 vets, develop 500 water bodies for fisheriesThe Finance Minister unveiled plans to boost rural economies. Initiatives will support livestock, fisheries, and high-value agriculture. Th...
- IRS unveils major tax relief for farmers and ranchers hit hard by nationwide drought in 49 statesThe Internal Revenue Service offers tax relief to farmers and ranchers. This is for those who sold livestock due to drought. The relief cov...
- India's poultry industry seeks corn export curb to calm local pricesDomestic corn prices have surged, driven by high demand, increased exports and some damage to the crop following heavy post-monsoon rains.
- India's poultry industry seeks corn export curb to calm local pricesDomestic corn prices have surged, driven by high demand, increased exports and some damage to the crop following heavy post-monsoon rains. ...
- Eat insects to save the planet? This academic feels it could help in achieving a sustainable food systemInsects are far more efficient at converting their feed into energy than conventional livestock.
- Edible insects may help cut harmful emissions: StudyLondon, May 5 (IANS) Consuming insects such as crickets and mealworms, instead of beef could help tackle climate change by reducing harmful...
- Government's model law to bring farmers closer to buyersIf all the states adopt the Model Act, it will eventually lead the country towards a unified agricultural market with one trader licence an...
- NGT asks states to submit data on indigenous breeds of cattleA bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Swatanter Kumar asked all states to file an affidavit in this regard within two weeks with comple...
- Plea to ban cattle slaughter: NGT issues notice to statesNGT sought response from all the state governments on a plea filed by a lawyer seeking nationwide ban on slaughter of indigenous breeds of ...
- No credible reports to prove GM crops harmful: Sharad PawarThere are no "credible scientific reports" to prove that GM crops have adverse impact on environment, human health and livestock, the gover...
- Govt mulls raising livestock yield by alloting larger area for fodder cropThe government is working on a plan to increase the area under fodder crop, which it hopes will help raise livestock yield. The proposal is...
- Rural infrastructure fund rejig plan todayThe government is likely to restructure the Rs 60,000-crore Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) by replacing the current system of...
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