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A 16-year-old South African teen turned orange peels into a material that could help farms save waterA young South African inventor has captured global attention with a groundbreaking idea. She has developed a material from orange peels tha...- 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...
- Gardening trick: Why are people putting sponges inside plant pots this summer?Gardeners are discovering a simple hack to keep plants hydrated during hot weather: placing a sponge at the bottom of pots. This unusual me...
- Trump issues order to support production of glyphosate: Why has US President’s executive order irked MAHA Moms? All you need to knowPresident Trump has ordered an increase in domestic glyphosate production, citing food security and national defense needs. This move, howe...
- Why balancing yield and soil health is the key to sustainable agriculture's futureIndia's agriculture, vital to its economy and population, faces a soil degradation crisis threatening long-term productivity. Technological...
- Tripura constructed 443 check dams from 2022 to date: OfficialThe Tripura government has built 443 check dams in Dhalai and North Tripura. This is part of the Indo German Development Cooperation projec...
- Hydrangeas are out, and these stunning, low-maintenance plants are taking overHydrangeas are losing favor among gardeners due to their sensitivity to climate change, demanding specific care, and high water requirement...
- Self help group women implementing rainwater harvesting in Sundarbans area to counter salinityResidents of Pathar Pratima block in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district are using rainwater harvesting to combat high groundwater sal...
- Crisis in the fields: Experts say long-term solutions only way for agriculture sector to survive heatwaveHeatwaves in north India are impacting agriculture, causing heat stress in crops and reducing yields.
- Coal, lignite PSUs to develop 19 new eco-parks; Rs 128 crore fund for green cover initiativePublic sector units in the coal and lignite sectors in India are planning to develop 19 new eco-parks and tourism sites in mining areas. An...
- Grameen Foundation gets $2 million grant from Walmart Foundation for MANDI-II projectThe first phase of the MANDI project was also supported by the Walmart Foundation and it built 40 FPOs in Eastern UP. The second phase will...
- How to survive a heatwaveKeep cool. If indoors, trying bathing your feet in cold water or have a shower ... Close the curtains and open windows on the side not faci...
- Sugarcane farmers in UP were trained to conserve water. 275 billion litre was saved in 3 yearsSugar, which is one of the most water intensive crops, is dependent on the scarce resource for cultivation. Simple innovations in the sugar...
- World needs 'greener' water policies as demand rises: United NationsAn estimated 3.6 billion people -- nearly half the global population -- live in areas where water can be scarce at least one month per year...
- How climate-smart agriculture is crucial for India's food security at a time of farm distressTilling involves the digging and overturning of soil to prepare it for farming every season. Zero tillage improves water and nutrient reten...
- Good rains to ensure a better winter harvestA late revival of the monsoon and better-than-average September rains may not have helped cover the summer acreage deficit.
- Rabi crops get a lifeline on late rainsThe agriculture ministry expects no major dip in the coverage of food crops.
- Agri ministry expects rise in wheat productionConsidering cumulative rainfall from June to September, expected retention of moisture in soil between October and December, and recharge i...
- Jute council on revival modeThe Jute Manufactures Development Council (JMDC) has intensified efforts to launch a massive modernisation drive in the conventional jute s...
- World food prices endanger premium Argentina beefSoaring world food prices may spell the end of the great Argentine steak.
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