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Since 1971, Oregon has used a flea beetle against tansy ragwort; 7 years later, the state said the biocontrol had cut infestations by 90%In Oregon, a tiny flea beetle has emerged victorious in the battle against toxic tansy ragwort, a notorious invasive weed that has plagued ...- In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forestIn a groundbreaking initiative in Costa Rica, researchers turned orange waste into a remarkable tool for land restoration. This organic byp...
- A Florida homeowner swapped lawn grass for old soaked cardboard, mulch and native plants without digging up the lawn; the result was a low-maintenance front yard ecosystem where pollinators, birds, edible plants and people could coexistA Florida homeowner transformed a conventional grass-covered front yard without removing the existing lawn. The project used soaked cardboa...
- In 2000, the American West entered a megadrought that became its driest stretch in roughly 1,200 years. Years later, it left major lakes and reservoirs majorly depleted, with some losing enough water to expose miles of lakebedSeveral major North American lakes are experiencing significant water level declines. Drought, warming temperatures, and increased water de...
- 'Thanos was right'? Scientists say Earth's population may need to be halved to save the planetA new study suggests gradually reducing the global population to four billion by 2200. This aims to ease pressure on Earth's ecosystems and...
- How to remove worms and pesticides from strawberries at home: Simple kitchen hacks you should never skipStrawberries are nutritious but may carry dirt, small insects and pesticide residues. Simple home cleaning methods can help ensure they are...
- AI-based solution helps India’s cotton farmers fight pink bollworm attackThe solution, which works in eight Indian languages, gives recommendations for use of pesticide based on the intensity of the pink bollworm...
- Government ropes in Quality Council for grain management“QCI will review and upgrade existing standards' system to introduce the best global practices to bring end-to-end digitisation and traceab...
- Budget 2021: PMFAI demands GST reduction on pesticides to 5% from 18%The PMFAI also urged the government to extend a financial support and other development assistance for developing technologies for intermed...
- Punjab plans to cut pesticides use in basmati ricePunjab Agriculture University has already recommended alternatives to these five pesticides and fungicides.
- Fertilizer companies to benefit from GST cut on phosphoric acid to 12% from 18%: ICRAThe cut in GST is likely to be positive for fertilizer manufacturers as it will benefit them in terms of lower input tax credits that will ...
- Kisan centres to sell products developed by farm scientistsThe minister stressed on the need to promote bio-pesticides and said that its usage should be increased from 3 per cent to 30 per cent.
- Pesticides market to touch Rs 33,000 crore by Financial Year 16"The pesticide industry is estimated at Rs 27,000 cr, which includes domestic market of Rs 15,000 crore and exports of Rs 12,000 cr in FY14.
- Member introduces bill in Lok Sabha for separate Vidarbha stateAs many as 47 private members bills, including one demanding formation of separate Vidarbha state, were introduced in the Lok Sabha.
- Farmers income has risen due to Bt cotton cultivation: Sharad PawarFarmers income increased on an average by Rs 10,000 per hectare following reduction in pesticide use & increase in cultivation of Bt cotton
- Is Indian rice high in pesticide residue levels?A Hamburg-based lab, Eurofins, has alleged high levels of pesticide residue in Indian rice, basmati and non basmati.
- Is Indian rice high in pesticide residue levels?A Hamburg-based lab, Eurofins, has alleged high levels of pesticide residue in Indian rice, basmati and non basmati.
- Bt cotton growers reap rich harvestCotton farmers in Karnataka cultivating Bt cotton have net returns which are thrice the level of what non-Bt cotton farmers earn.
- Soft drink cos in pesticide soup againCSE study finds presence of a 'pesticide cocktail' in 11 brands of soft drink giants PepsiCo and Coca-Cola.
- Pesticides in colas againA new study which alleged the presence of a “pesticide cocktail” in 11 brands of soft drink giants, Coca-Cola and PepsiCo.
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