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In 2000, Australian scientists tricked grapevines into conserving water by drying half their roots. 26 years later, PRD remains a technique that can maintain yields while cutting irrigation by 50%- In the 1800s, Americans planted tamarisk for windbreaks and erosion control; by 2005, the tree had spread across western river systems and become a major management concern
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- Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river tradeEuropean drought weakens Dutch dikes, requiring constant monitoring by volunteers. Cargo ships face reduced loads on shallow Rhine and Danu...02 Aug, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
- Conservation agriculture can boost wheat protein content by up to 12%, improve water efficiency: StudyA study finds conservation agriculture with drip irrigation can boost wheat protein content by up to 12% while improving yield and resource...24 Jul, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- ICAR @98: Science, innovation and sustainability for Viksit Bharat 2047Achieving Viksit Bharat 2047 requires agriculture to move beyond production towards value addition, food processing, exports, bio-based ind...20 Jul, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
- A legendary river that shaped ancient empires and civilizations may have just revealed its pastEuphrates River origin: Contrary to popular belief, the mighty Euphrates River wasn't always a single entity. New research reveals it began...23 Jun, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Indus water drying, 12 lakh people moved out: Pakistan’s river-dependent region faces existential crisisPakistan Indus Water: Saltwater intrusion in Pakistan's Indus delta, exacerbated by reduced river flow due to dams, irrigation, and climate...06 Aug, 2025, 12.26 PM IST
- Death of a delta: Pakistan's Indus sinks and shrinksHabibullah Khatti prepares to leave his village due to seawater intrusion in the Indus delta. Many villages disappeared, and the population...06 Aug, 2025, 12.18 AM IST
- Over 19,000 water bodies in Odisha are drying up and of 'no use'Odisha, which is very rich with natural resources, has found places in top five positions in the first-ever census of water bodies conducte...30 Apr, 2023, 08.41 AM IST
- Kerala constitutes high-level committee for setting up floating solar projectsLarger water bodies of Kerala Water Authority and Irrigation Department, where the possibility of fish production is low will be considered...15 Dec, 2022, 11.39 AM IST
- Flush nasal cavity with mild saline solution twice a day to reduce Covid severityFollowing the process after testing positive can reduce the chances of hospitalisation.14 Sep, 2022, 03.50 PM IST
- Rejuvenating Ganga can help fight climate change, keep Sundarbans alive: NMCG chiefAccording to NMCG Director General Mishra, it is crucial to have a minimum environmental flow in the river at all times to prevent the sea ...31 Dec, 2021, 02.12 PM IST
- Parts of Haryana have salty groundwater and rains add to the salt contentThe groundwater is salty in the affected areas and when it rains, the groundwater level comes up, bringing more salt to the surface.27 Sep, 2019, 11.07 PM IST
- Climate, humans caused decline of once 2nd largest salt lake14 Nov, 2016, 07.51 PM IST
- Bhungroo technology: A do-it-yourself well for dry farmlandsFarmers in arid parts of Gujarat are using straw to harvest stormwater through an indigenous method called Bhungroo technology.02 Jan, 2014, 06.06 AM IST
- Bhungroo technology a do-it-yourself well for dry farmlandsBhungroo has irrigated 2.2 lakh hectares in seven districts of the state, a report by Gujarat Ecology Commission says.31 Dec, 2013, 08.06 PM IST
- Gujarat villagers cement unity against a factoryGujarat CM Narendra Modi, known to brook no protest, has been forced to live with the open defiance of one of his MLAs.05 Jun, 2012, 07.45 AM IST
- Rural Infrastructure Development Fund loans cross Rs 10,000 crore for GujaratNABARD has till date sanctioned loan of Rs 10,297 crore crore to the Government of Gujarat under RIDF for various rural infrastructure proj...04 Jan, 2012, 04.46 PM IST
- IIM-A prof on solar desalination missionIf everything goes on as planned for an IIM-A professor and his team, cost-effective solar desalination units will come up in arid regions ...25 Nov, 2008, 10.59 AM IST
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