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Bark piled against trunks can quietly shorten a tree’s life, experts warnGardeners are warned about a common landscaping mistake. Piling mulch high against tree trunks, called 'mulch volcanoes,' can damage trees....
Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...
India has 60 days of crude oil, 60 days of Natural Gas & 45 days of LPG rolling stock: CentreIndia is launching a national mission to conserve fuel amid global energy market turmoil. The government assures citizens of robust energy ...
Why Your Banana Peel Jar Isn’t Feeding Tomatoes the Way You ThinkWhile banana peels are rich in nutrients, simply soaking them in water for plant fertilizer is largely ineffective. Research indicates that...
Most People Toss This Kitchen Scrap But Its Plant Gold That Can Boost Growth FastBanana peels, once discarded as waste, are now recognized as a potent source of nutrients for plant growth. Research highlights their rich ...
Turn Kitchen Scraps Into Rich Garden Soil: Easy Composting Tips That Cut Your TrashAmericans discard significant food waste annually. Composting offers a simple, science-based solution to convert these scraps into valuable...
AgriTech startup Cropcoin Technologies (Pehle Jaisa) raises Rs 12 crore in Pre-Series AThe funds will fuel geographical expansion across Bihar and Jharkhand, enhance bio-category product development for soil health, and build ...
Your Kitchen Trash Might Be the Secret Ingredient Your Garden NeedsGardeners can transform everyday kitchen waste into valuable plant food. Items like banana peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds offer essen...
From improving soil fertility to cleaning tools: 6 ways to use lemon peels in gardenLemon peels offer many gardening benefits. They act as pest repellents and improve soil acidity. Experts suggest using them as liquid ferti...
Farmers in Africa say their soil is dying and chemical fertilisers are in part to blameProblems with soil health are growing as the African continent struggles to feed itself. Africa has 65% of the world’s remaining uncultivat...
Indian fertilizer industry on track to reach Rs 1.38 lakh cr by 2032 amidst robust growth and strategic innovationsIn 2023, the Indian fertilizer market size stood at Rs 94,210 crore, driven by increased agricultural demands and strategic governmental in...
After the deluge, Kerala’s next crisis: Dying earthwormsBaffling as the scene was, mass earthworm deaths have also been reported from other parts of Wayanad and Idukki districts. Scientists and t...
Permaculture activists aim to scale up coverage area, eye Chhatisgarh, OdishaActivists are planning to have awareness programs for farmers and are calling for including farming as a subject in state schools.
Chhattisgarh: 'Soil health' programmes on World Soil Day tomorrowChhattisgarh agriculture department will organise a programme on 'soil health' all over the state to mark 'World Soil Day' tomorrow.
Sahara contained the world's largest lakeThe Sahara desert contained the world's largest freshwater lake until it evaporated in just a few hundred years, a new study has found.
New urea policy could lead to its excessive use, impact human healthThough excessive use of Urea is mainly noticed in states having strong irrigation network, there have always been deep concern about its ex...
GM crops a solution for improving crop yield: ExpertsGenetically modified crops are an answer to improve crop yield and help maintain high food production, industry experts have said.
Genetically Modified crops a solution for improving crop yield: scientistsAmid debate over its impact on ecology, genetically modified crops are an answer to improve crop yield and help maintain high food producti...
Gas curbs to make fertilizer units infertileThe Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas' proposal to switch off domestic natural gas supply to the phosphorus and potash (P&K) fertilizer u...
- Sikkim makes an organic shift
The next time you stop by in Sikkim, you might want to look for a souvenir with a difference - perhaps a packet of organic paddy or ginger ...