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Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares agricultural experience, urges farmers to adopt traditional farming methods- More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversity
- Humans drew so much groundwater since 1993 that Earth's spin axis tilted 31.5 inches, a Seoul team published the math in Geophysical Research Letters three decades later in 2023
- Does planting more trees on farmland actually hurt bird populations? Here's what a new study reveals about hidden risks of tree plantingNew research from Japan reveals that planting trees for conservation, while beneficial for some birds, can negatively impact species relian...23 Jun, 2026, 04.35 AM IST
- Increasing farmers' income is key to rural, state development: Tripura CM Manik SahaTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted the state government's commitment to boosting farmers' incomes, emphasizing the Pradhan Mantr...21 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
- Andhra ranks first in PM SHRI fund utilisation, claims Education Minister LokeshAndhra Pradesh has secured the top position in India for utilizing PM SHRI scheme funds. The state plans to build 844 smart kitchens this y...19 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methodsFarmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El...18 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
- India's rice stocks climb to record high; wheat inventories at five-year peakIndia's government warehouses hold record rice stocks, up 15% from last year. Wheat inventories are at a five-year peak. These abundant res...16 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
- Maharashtra advises farmers to delay sowing as monsoon rains fall shortMaharashtra is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit in early June. The state has received only 26 percent of its normal rainfall. Th...16 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...16 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
- India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...15 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...13 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
- IFAD moves to unlock finance for Northeast India’s agroecology enterprisesSeventeen agroecology businesses from five Northeast Indian states met in Guwahati. They shared ideas and discussed challenges. The event a...11 Jun, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
- Agriculture Ministry's FY27 budget at Rs 1.4 lakh crore a five-fold jump from 2013-14 levelThe Modi government has five-folded the agriculture ministry budget to Rs 1.4 lakh crore for 2026-27. Over 3,000 climate-resistant crop var...10 Jun, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
- Vegetable prices skyrocketed during Modi Govt's tenure: Telanagana CM Revanth ReddyTelangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy inaugurated a new fruit market and sub-registrar office complex. He criticized the central governmen...07 Jun, 2026, 10.08 AM IST
- Over 100-year-old cooperative society transforming lives of farmers in PunjabA century-old cooperative in Punjab's Hoshiarpur district is empowering farmers with loans, equipment rentals, and ultra-low-cost biogas. T...06 Jun, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
- Odisha doubles rice milling charges, to encourage paddy procurementThe Odisha government has doubled rice milling charges. This move aims to boost paddy procurement from farmers and support millers. Charges...06 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
- India set to hike biogas prices, subsidies under new programIndia is launching a new program to significantly increase compressed biogas production. Higher guaranteed purchase prices and subsidies wi...05 Jun, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...03 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
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