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China's anti-desertification drive restores 10 million hectares in five years, targets 6.7 million more by 2030China has restored over 10 million hectares of desertified land and nearly 2 million hectares of rocky desertification during the 14th Five...- Italy planted Norway spruce across the Alps in the 1930s, a deliberate-but-naive reforestation drive, but 90 years on, plant diversity is 50% lower than in native forestsA 90-year-old reforestation project in Italy's Prealps planted Norway spruce. A new study reveals this decision drastically reduced plant d...
- Restoring India’s land, securing India’s future through science and collective actionScientific innovations and integrated farming systems are combating land degradation and enhancing climate resilience, benefiting millions ...
- He shot a wolf for fun. Then something in its dying eyes turned a hunter into America's greatest conservationistAs the animal lay dying, Aldo Leopold looked into its eyes and saw what he later described as a “fierce green fire” fading away. In that mo...
- Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp: Why scalp care should be your first haircare stepWe spend a lot of time thinking about our hair: the right conditioner, the right oil, the right treatment. But the thing that actually dete...
- Britain's army fenced off Salisbury Plain from industrial farming; 143 years on, plants came back fast, but the hidden soil microbes still haven't caught upLand restoration success is often measured above ground. However, a landmark study reveals that the invisible recovery of soil ecosystems t...
- BRICS+ agriculture beyond borders: Trade and resilience for a food-secure worldWith India’s leadership and BRICS+ cooperation, agriculture can become not only a source of food, but a foundation for resilience, prosperi...
- West Asia crisis: Why India needs a fertiliser security strategyIndia’s fertiliser security is deeply tied to global supply chains. The country imports 60% of its DAP requirement, remains fully dependent...
- 'Day turned into night': Watch giant wall of dust swallowing China's Harbin as rare sandstorm darkens skies with 13-level winds, flying debris and near-zero visibilityHarbin, China, was struck by a severe sandstorm on Sunday, with winds reaching level 13, uprooting trees and reducing visibility to under 1...
- This ancient horse carved into a hill puzzled historians for centuries, and science finally has an answerA giant white horse carved into a hillside in southern England has a surprising history. The colossal chalk horse carved into an English hi...
- India’s first rock check dam opens in Ladakh: Watch breathtaking blue paradise photos and video of Indus water at 11,000 feetLadakh has launched India's first rock check dam on the Indus River. This innovative structure uses riverbed stones to slow water flow and ...
- China is using a bacteria to turn desert into fertile soil in just 10 monthsA groundbreaking technique from China transforms barren desert sand into fertile soil in just 10 months. Researchers use resilient cyanobac...
- Why partnerships will define India’s agricultural transitionIndia's agriculture faces climate challenges. A robust public finance foundation can drive a new phase of growth. Regenerative agriculture ...
- IPL Biologicals opens 3rd plant in Vadodara, raises capacity to 7,000 KL/yearIPL Biologicals Ltd has inaugurated its third biological manufacturing facility in Vadodara, Gujarat. This new plant represents a Rs 200 cr...
- The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World CupFootball legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are set for their sixth World Cup appearances. This marks their final tournament as the...
- Payback for help during India-Pakistan war? Iran's jets at Nur Khan airbase trigger memories of 1971Pakistan confirmed Iranian military aircraft landed during the US-Iran conflict, sparking questions about its neutrality as a mediator. Whi...
- China urges Pakistan to step up Iran-US mediation: Chinese mediaChina is pushing Pakistan to boost its role in mediating talks between Iran and the United States. This comes as discussions focus on stabi...
- UK sanctions Iranian entities accused of deploying criminal proxiesBritain has imposed new sanctions targeting groups and individuals accused of facilitating hostile Iranian actions. These measures aim to d...
- 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...
- 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...
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