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Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
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...
Microplastics in India’s agriculture: A growing problem demanding urgent actionA new roadmap by NAAS emphasises national monitoring, improved waste management, and biodegradable alternatives to combat the growing crisi...
Boiled or Raw? The Best Way to Cook Broccoli to Keep More Vitamins and AntioxidantsBroccoli's health benefits depend on how it is cooked. Raw broccoli retains vitamin C but can be hard to digest. Boiling causes nutrient lo...
Not apple, nor banana: Experts say, world’s healthiest fruit is the one you might not add to your fruit saladA Women’s Health report highlights an unexpected nutritional winner: the tomato. Based on CDC rankings of nutrient density, tomatoes emerge...
Taking Vitamin D? What precautions to take? Doctor warns your kidneys and internal organs could get damaged in case of overdosingVitamin D is vital for health, but too much can be harmful, leading to hypercalcemia. Dr. Eric Berg highlights the Coimbra Protocol's high-...
Beat diabetes the Indian way: Gurugram-based nutritionist reveals 9 veggies that naturally control blood sugar and fight insulin resistanceGurugram-based nutritionist Leema Mahajan reveals nine everyday Indian vegetables that naturally help control blood sugar. From bitter gour...
Govt to evaluate fertilizer subsidy schemes; may incorporate changes to enhance effectivenessThe Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO), under the NITI Aayog, will undertake the evaluation of urea subsidy and nutrient b...
Syngenta Crop may rethink investing in India, says top executive HawkinsSyngenta Crop Protection is considering its investment plans in India. This is due to uncertainties in policy. The government recently paus...
Monsoon rains drown crops, raise vegetable pricesHeavy monsoon rainfall in southern states has severely impacted vegetable crops, causing a 30-40% surge in tomato prices in wholesale marke...
Is your coffee habit stealing your nutrients? The hidden health risk in your morning brewYour daily coffee fix might be interfering with your health goals. While it perks you up, coffee can reduce your body’s ability to absorb v...
National Fertilizers Ltd to foray into nano liquid urea productionNational Fertilizers Limited (NFL) is launching a new nano liquid urea production facility at its Nangal plant. The plant will produce 1.5 ...
Unhappy meal: In quest for food security, India is losing focus on qualityThe Green Revolution helped the country graduate from an importer to an exporter of many crops. But experts warn that nutrition security is...
Coromandel International is this week's stock pick; 4 reasons analysts are bullishCoromandel will benefit from its investment in three ag-tech startups and its capex plans, which are focused on expansion of multi-product ...
Agritech firm Zuari FarmHub partners with Novozymes South Asia to launch 100% water soluble fertilizerAgritech company Zuari FarmHub has partnered with Novozymes South Asia, a leading player in biological solution, to launch 100% water solub...
Coromandel International develops nanotechnology-based fertilizer"Application with the government for the commercial release of Nano DAP is in the advanced stage of approval," the company said in a statem...
- Every meal triggers inflammation that may protect us
London, Jan 22 (IANS) Every time we eat food, it may trigger an inflammatory response that acts as a protective mechanism to fight the bact...
Insecticides India to set up manufacturing plant for bio-productsThe company had launched its first bio-product Mycoraja last year, which marked the company's entry into the bio product segment.
- Greenhouse gas emission by oceans rising due to global warming
Rising temperatures can indirectly increase the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by the oceans, a study shows.
Tata Chemicals launches two new organic plant growth regulators"FarmGro Gis a granular product meant for soil application, which enables application of plant growth substances through the soil route."