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How An Erratic Monsoon Might Make Us Appreciate WeedsUnpredictable monsoon patterns have resulted in an increase of weed growth, creating hurdles for farmers across the globe. Historically, we...
Psychologist Carl Jung grew corn at his famous lakehouse retreat in Switzerland. 5 easy steps to grow corn for beginnersCarl Jung, a renowned psychologist, found solace in simple living at his Swiss retreat. He deliberately chose a life without modern conveni...
5 unusual edible plants you can grow at home for better taste, nutrition and varietyTransform your home garden by incorporating unique edible plants that go beyond traditional vegetables. Okinawa spinach adds a touch of bea...
How to remove pesticides naturally from your favourite summer fruits: Berries, peaches and plumsSummer's bounty of berries, peaches, and plums offers peak flavour and nutrition. While delicious, these fruits can carry pesticide residue...
The Growing Habit of Adding Coffee Grounds to Soil Comes With Benefits and LimitsHome gardeners are increasingly using used coffee grounds in their plots, discovering their ability to provide slow-release nutrients like ...
Women in Indian Agriculture: From participation to systemic leadershipWomen's roles in production, processing, and knowledge transmission are increasingly recognized, driving efforts to empower them as leaders...
Spiraling effects of the shutdown leave lawmakers grasping for ways to end itAmerica is currently facing a significant government shutdown, leading to severe challenges for everyday citizens. Food supplies are dwindl...
States file lawsuit against Trump administration over efforts to collect SNAP recipients' dataA coalition of 20 U.S. state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop a federal order demanding states tu...
July fourth cookouts face record beef prices amid shrinking cattle supplyAs summer approaches, the price of ground beef has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels in the U.S. A declining cattle supply, worsened by d...
Insecticides India Q2 Results: Profit rises 16% to Rs 61 crore, revenue declines 10%Insecticides (India) reported a 10% decline in Q2FY25 revenue to Rs 627 crore due to delayed insecticide spraying by farmers. However, net ...
India cannot become developed nation with 'backward agriculture': Bayer South Asia PrezIndia's agriculture sector must modernize to achieve developed nation status by 2047, says Bayer South Asia head Simon Wiebusch. He commend...
From Planet to Plate: How India's culinary diversity can help you beat the heat and combat climate changeAlice Waters, renowned for advocating universal access to healthy, organic foods, emphasizes the impact of food choices on our bodies, fami...
Coloured cousins of white rice are often a great source of antioxidantsRice, much like other grains, is the edible starchy kernel of a grass plant. In fact, the vast majority of rice varieties (although not all...
These YouTube kisans make farming easyYoung farmers are racking up lakhs of views through their videos that share gyan on everything from fertilisers to farm equipment repair.
Government taking steps to uproot corruption: PM Narendra Modi"It is unfortunate that corruption had become institutionalised. Till you make a counter institutional arrangement, you cannot stop it," Mo...
PM Modi wows students at Queensland University of TechnologyWithin hours after his arrival following an overnight flight from Myanmar, Modi headed for the Queensland University of Technology.
- Pesticide use for agriculture should not be banned on assumptions only: Expert
The use of pesticides is so common that the term pesticide is often treated as synonymous with plant protection product. Undoubtedly, this ...
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."
Agri-growth and malnutritionA higher level of performance in agriculture is necessary but not a sufficient condition to reduce malnutrition.
- All probiotics may not be genuine
ICMR sets up a committee to formulate norms for probiotic products, which may be ready in about three-four months.