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This man started growing cluster beans after losing faith in market vegetables. Today, he grows 150 varieties at home- Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing act
- This ‘dinosaur tree', which survived for 90 million years was found growing in a hidden canyon in Australia
- In the 1940s, the brown tree snake reached Guam hidden in post-WWII cargo and set off a chain reaction that scientists are still measuring today; birds gone, tree seedlings down by up to 92%, and spiders multiplying up to 40-fold on an island that once had neitherAn invasive brown treesnake on Guam has decimated native bird populations, leading to a silent forest. This loss has crippled the island's ...25 Jun, 2026, 08.04 PM IST
- World’s loneliest tree: A plant reduced to a single wild survivor is making an unexpected comebackWorld's loneliest tree making a comeback: A beacon of hope shines for 'Dendroseris neriifolia', a rare tree daisy reduced to a single wild ...25 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- India likely won't export sugar for years as El Nino, ethanol squeeze supplyOnce as a top sugar exporter, India is now anticipating a three-year stretch of significant export deficits, primarily driven by El Nino's ...22 Jun, 2026, 07.07 AM IST
- How a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acreMahabaleshwar strawberries have become a symbol of Maharashtra's agricultural innovation, growing from a seasonal fruit into a thriving ind...19 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
- Ample world inventories may soften El Nino food supply shockA potential super El Niño is expected to disrupt global weather patterns and threaten agricultural output in the coming months, but large e...19 Jun, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
- In 1960, Spain planted an invasive tree thinking it was a great idea, and now it's hammering local birdlife because the ecosystem can't keep upNew research from Spain reveals a stark difference in birdlife between native forests and eucalyptus plantations. While species numbers rem...18 Jun, 2026, 04.03 PM 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
- In 1971, an Apollo 14 astronaut carried hundreds of tree seeds around the Moon, and most Americans have no idea they are walking past them every dayAstronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds around the Moon on Apollo 14, a mission that unexpectedly led to the creation of "Moon Trees." De...01 Jun, 2026, 03.14 PM IST
- Is aluminium foil a secret weapon for your garden? Some simple tricks you should know to care for your plantsAluminium foil, an ordinary kitchen item, is surprisingly useful in gardening for light reflection, pest deterrence, and moisture retention...18 May, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
- Starbucks bullish on India growth story; opens first Reserve store in east India at KolkataTata Starbucks sees strong long-term growth in India's coffee market. The company is expanding its presence with new Starbucks Reserve stor...08 May, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
- 'Electronic soil' that enhances crop growth developed by scientists"The world population is increasing, and we also have climate change. So it's clear that we won't be able to cover the food demands of the ...26 Dec, 2023, 12.52 PM IST
- Assam eyes multiple world records with plantation driveAssam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that around 1.46 crore seedlings of 53 commercially valuable species have been mobilized of w...06 Sep, 2023, 11.31 PM IST
- Haryana farmers grow vegetable seedlings in rented greenhouseThe greenhouse rental service is becoming popular among Haryana farmers, who are growing 6 mn seedlings annually by paying a nominal fee.08 Nov, 2015, 11.38 AM IST
- Farmers bet on dwarf coconut seedlings in the countryDwarf palms grow to an average height of 30 to 35 feet and start bearing fruit after three years. Tall palms grow to 80 feet or more.06 Jun, 2014, 12.18 AM IST
- Farmers outsourcing seed breeding to commercial nurseriesWith the increasing profitability of vegetable cultivation, enterprising farmers have opted to outsource the nursery raising operations to ...20 Jan, 2014, 10.43 AM IST
- Students in Kochi to plant four lakh seedlings on Environment DayThe district social forestry division will plant four lakh seedlings of 15 different tree species with the help of students in the city to ...05 Jun, 2012, 09.34 AM IST
- Tata Chem unit to invest $25 mn in Singapore JVTata Chemicals Ltd said its unit, Tata Chemicals Asia Pacific, will invest S$25 million in a Singapore-based joint venture to propagate jat...25 Nov, 2008, 07.24 PM IST
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