Gregor Mendel Discovered Genetics While GardeningA monastery garden in the mid-1800s became the birthplace of genetics. Gregor Mendel, a friar, studied pea plants. He meticulously counted ...
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Policy push tariff hike on peas may boost pulses sowing in RabiNew import duties on yellow peas are expected to boost winter pulse sowing. This move aims to support Indian farmers and increase domestic ...
31 Oct, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
Scientists stun the world with discovery that could revolutionize farming foreverScientists from Denmark, Spain, and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility have found out that zinc has a significant role in supporti...
09 Sep, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
Cow’s milk makes a comeback! New study says it’s healthier than oat milk after allA Swiss study questions the health benefits of plant-based milks. Many alternatives are nutritionally inferior to cow's milk. Oat and rice ...
28 Jun, 2025, 12.08 AM IST
Imported yellow peas help control bullish trend in chana and tur, which are short in supplyRising yellow pea imports from Russia and Canada, allowed duty-free since December, stabilize domestic chana and tur dal prices, vital for ...
21 Mar, 2024, 10.57 AM IST
Love pulses? Here's five interesting trivia about this superfoodAccording to researchers, pulses may be the key to curing world hunger.
24 Feb, 2023, 09.07 AM IST
Going green this winter: Why you must include green chickpeas in your dietGreen chickpeas are often sold still attached to the branches they grew on.
14 Jan, 2019, 02.39 PM IST
As demand grows, now lentils from Canada will feed IndiaWith vegetarians in Asia hungry for lentils, chickpeas and other sources of protein, North American farmers are swapping out wheat in favou...
24 Mar, 2016, 03.44 AM IST
Higher MSP on pulses expected to increase planting by 5-10% onlyThe increase in the price that farmers will be paid for pulses may lead to only a 5% to 10% rise in planting this rabi season because soil ...
09 Nov, 2015, 02.37 AM IST
Government to import pulses to check prices; crackdown on hoardersPulses prices have risen by up to 64 per cent in the last one year as the domestic production fell by nearly two million tonnes in 2014-15 ...
11 Jun, 2015, 01.02 PM IST
NPCIL-Areva pact will help shed light on technical aspects of Jaitapur plantMinister of State in the Prime Minister's Office Jitendra Singh, replying to a question, said the PEA was signed on April 10 this year.
29 Apr, 2015, 05.19 PM IST
Rains, lower temperature to boost planning of wheat, other rabi cropsAccording to data from the agriculture ministry, total area covered under rabi – or winter-sown – crops was 6.5% less than previous year at...
15 Dec, 2014, 03.33 PM IST
Rabi crops get a boost with late winter chillAccording to data from the agriculture ministry, total area covered under rabi or winter-sown crops was 6.5% less than previous year at 47....
15 Dec, 2014, 12.08 PM IST
Rabi Crops get a boost with late winter chillThe rains that fell across north, northwest and central India since Friday is expected to boost planting of wheat, chick pea, mustard and o...
15 Dec, 2014, 07.42 AM IST
Food Fables: Black-eyed peas, the wonder proteinFascinating nuggets from epicurean history.
03 Jul, 2014, 01.01 PM IST
Farmers may shift from Chana as prices fall below 10-15% MSPChana has now become the cheapest among pulses as prices have crashed below the minimum support price (MSP) due to a bumper crop and import...
25 Feb, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- US asks India to relax pest control rules on pulses
The US has asked India to relax pest control guidelines for import of pulses so that American suppliers can export the commodity to the Sou...
20 Jan, 2008, 04.51 PM IST