West Asia conflict deals a double whammy to India’s farm sector: pre-harvest cost pressures, post-harvest shipping delaysSupply shocks, export disruptions, and labour shortages caused by the Iran war are beginning to strain India’s agriculture despite ample fo...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
The Banana Peel Bake Hack What Its Used For Whats Nonsense And The Safe Way To Try It At HomeKitchen waste is finding a new purpose. Banana peels are now being turned into nutritious flours and extracts. This global trend appeals to...
06 Apr, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
Organic food vs non-organic food: Is there really a health benefit or just clever marketing?The debate between organic and non-organic food continues, with mixed scientific evidence on whether organic options are significantly heal...
18 Jun, 2025, 11.30 PM IST
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...
17 Mar, 2024, 08.09 AM IST
Why interplay between technology and sustainability is now more crucial than everWith global challenges such as climate change, resource depletion, and environmental degradation intensifying, the role of technology in dr...
21 Dec, 2023, 09.35 AM IST
ET explainer: Status of India’s pilot to boost cotton yieldThe Central government is set to present the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation...
05 Dec, 2023, 11.50 AM IST
Traditional agri-chemical companies bet big on bio-solutions marketTorretta said that for NPP products, UPL is seeing demand from farmers due to their concern on plant growth & stress, soil health and need ...
02 Jul, 2021, 07.38 PM IST
Big rural booster, I-T limit hike in Budget likely to boost consumptionUnfortunately, the growth in indirect tax collection has been slower than expected.
26 Jan, 2019, 05.09 PM IST
68% milk & milk products in India not as per FSSAI standard: OfficialThe Animal Welfare Board member said the adulterants in milk are hazardous and can cause irreversible damage to human organs.
05 Sep, 2018, 07.36 PM IST
There could be some interest in rural-focused companies ahead of Budget 2017: Deepak Jasani, HDFC SecuritiesAhead of the Budget we could see some buildup in rural focused companies including Agri equipment, seeds, fertilizers, Pesticides.
19 Jan, 2017, 09.02 PM IST
Ranthambhore tigress died of poisoning: ReportThe vulnerability of the Ranthambhore tiger reserve has been exposed by a state forensic science report on the death of a tigress in Decemb...
04 Jan, 2014, 01.30 AM IST
Pesticide Ind to touch Rs 39k cr by FY'17: Tata Management FirmThe pesticides industry in India is expected to grow at 12-13 per cent a year to touch Rs 39,000 crore by 2016-17, a Tata Strategic Managem...
30 Jul, 2013, 10.33 PM IST
Agro chemical segment likely to reach Rs 39,000 cr by FY17Indian crop protection market is expected to grow at 12-13 per cent annually to reach USD 6.8 billion by 2016-17, a report by Tata Strategi...
30 Jul, 2013, 06.35 PM IST
- India's increasing thrust on rural markets
India Inc is witnessing an emerging paradigm shift in rural marketing.
01 Oct, 2009, 12.37 AM IST
- PepsiCo to roll out 'good for you' products
Ms Nooyi’s new concept is based on three planks - high quality, safe products/environment and people.
19 Dec, 2006, 01.45 AM IST
- G' morning! Your cup of tea's costlier
Now waking up to that strongly refreshing cup of piping hot tea is all set to become even tougher.
31 Aug, 2006, 01.25 AM IST
- India to face tea shortage in '06
Indian Tea Association (ITA) has warned the country will face tea shortage in Year 2006, in a status report released on Tuesday. Based on t...
29 Aug, 2006, 09.40 PM IST