While banana peels are rich in nutrients, simply soaking them in water for plant fertilizer is largely ineffective. Research indicates that...

Banana peels, once discarded as waste, are now recognized as a potent source of nutrients for plant growth. Research highlights their rich ...

Americans discard significant food waste annually. Composting offers a simple, science-based solution to convert these scraps into valuable...

The funds will fuel geographical expansion across Bihar and Jharkhand, enhance bio-category product development for soil health, and build ...

Gardeners can transform everyday kitchen waste into valuable plant food. Items like banana peels, eggshells, and coffee grounds offer essen...

Lemon peels offer many gardening benefits. They act as pest repellents and improve soil acidity. Experts suggest using them as liquid ferti...

Problems with soil health are growing as the African continent struggles to feed itself. Africa has 65% of the world’s remaining uncultivat...

In 2023, the Indian fertilizer market size stood at Rs 94,210 crore, driven by increased agricultural demands and strategic governmental in...

Baffling as the scene was, mass earthworm deaths have also been reported from other parts of Wayanad and Idukki districts. Scientists and t...

Activists are planning to have awareness programs for farmers and are calling for including farming as a subject in state schools.

Chhattisgarh agriculture department will organise a programme on 'soil health' all over the state to mark 'World Soil Day' tomorrow.

The Sahara desert contained the world's largest freshwater lake until it evaporated in just a few hundred years, a new study has found.

Though excessive use of Urea is mainly noticed in states having strong irrigation network, there have always been deep concern about its ex...

Genetically modified crops are an answer to improve crop yield and help maintain high food production, industry experts have said.

Amid debate over its impact on ecology, genetically modified crops are an answer to improve crop yield and help maintain high food producti...

The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas' proposal to switch off domestic natural gas supply to the phosphorus and potash (P&K) fertilizer u...

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 ...