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- 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 1945, Egyptian villagers digging beside the cliffs of Nag Hammadi uncovered leather-bound books: The accidental find transformed the study of GnosticismAmidst the arid expanse of the Egyptian desert, a serendipitous find in 1945 revealed hidden scrolls within a clay vessel. These codices pr...16 May, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
- IBA calls for 10 pc fermented organic manure blending with fertilizers to save $2 bn importsThe Indian Biogas Association proposes a 10% mandatory blending of fermented organic manure with chemical fertilizers by 2030, aiming to sa...10 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
- IBA seeks 10% compulsory fermented organic manure blending target by 2030India's soil health is set to improve with a new proposal for Fermented Organic Manure (FOM). The Indian Biogas Association suggests a phas...10 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
- Why Your Banana Peel Jar Isn’t Feeding Tomatoes the Way You ThinkWhile banana peels are rich in nutrients, simply soaking them in water for plant fertilizer is largely ineffective. Research indicates that...02 May, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
- Don't Toss This Common Kitchen Scrap: It's Plant Gold That Makes Garden Soil Richer FastYour kitchen waste holds immense value for your garden. Eggshells, banana peels, and coffee grounds are rich in nutrients essential for pla...10 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
- Most People Toss This Kitchen Scrap But Its Plant Gold That Can Boost Growth FastBanana peels, once discarded as waste, are now recognized as a potent source of nutrients for plant growth. Research highlights their rich ...10 Apr, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
- Balaji Phosphates shares list at 7% premium on NSE SME platformBalaji Phosphates will debut on the NSE SME platform, raising approximately Rs 50 crore through the IPO. The company specializes in the pro...07 Mar, 2025, 10.01 AM IST
- Nabventures, Omnivore invest in soil-tech platform KrishitantraNabventures will assist Krishitantra accelerate the spread of its soil testing technology by connecting them with their network of FPOs and...08 Oct, 2020, 04.22 PM IST
- Landmark: A simple phone attachment can now solve a critical problem for Indian farmersThe agrarian sector seems to have been completely bypassed on the road to modernisation. Green shoots of change are, however, now visible.04 Jan, 2018, 04.03 PM IST
- Farmers may get soil testing machines to conduct soil fertility tests on their ownPrime Minister Narendra Modi had launched a project to hand out soil health cards to farmers in February last year. These cards carry crop-...31 May, 2016, 05.20 AM IST
- Maharashtra Bank launches soil and water health card for farmersThe bank along with Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers is analyzing soil samples at its Soil Testing Lab in Bhigwan.13 Sep, 2015, 10.51 AM IST
- Government to launch ‘soil health card’ plan on February 19A nationwide "Soil Health Card" scheme will be finally rolled out from Suratgarh in Ganganagar district of Rajasthan on February 19.16 Feb, 2015, 10.31 AM IST
- Government plans 'soil health cards' for all farmersSeeking to spur agricultural growth, the Centre will soon launch a comprehensive plan to provide 'Soil Health Card' to all farmers.17 Jun, 2014, 12.38 PM IST
- Fertiliser use on the rise in India, soil health deterioratingIn 1951-52, fertilizer usage in the country averaged less than one kg per hectare, which has now risen to 133 kg per hectare.22 Mar, 2011, 12.44 PM IST
- Farmers to get soil health cardsThe government will issue soil health cards to all farmers in the country detailing the deficiencies in the soil and the amount of fertilis...18 Jul, 2009, 01.48 AM IST
- Govt to give Soil Health Cards to farmersGovernment will issue Soil Health Cards to all farmers in the country detailing the deficiencies in the soil and the amount of fertilizers ...17 Jul, 2009, 02.02 PM IST
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