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In the 1950s, Swiss farmers intensified and mechanized their fields; nine decades of records now reveal an unexpected divide: butterflies are still struggling, while forest beetles have fully bounced backButterflies and beetles are disappearing at an alarming rate. A Swiss study reveals significant butterfly losses since 1930, linked to farm...
Watch: Marico’s Harsh Mariwala shares how China is making denim jeans from banana plants and calls it a lesson in innovationA viral video shared by Maric's Harsh Mariwala showcased how China is transforming banana stalks into eco-friendly denim, sparking question...
Monsoon uncertainty, price pressures to weigh on Indian agrochemical performance: ReportIndian agrochemical companies face challenges ahead. Higher prices for farm chemicals and uncertain monsoon rains are expected to impact pe...
Team behind Araku Coffee is leading a new farming revolution in India. Anand Mahindra shares storyIndustrialist Anand Mahindra praised Naandi Foundation and Urban Farms Co. for their work in organic farming. Thousands of farmers are shif...
FSSAI warning: Don’t be fooled by 'organic’ labels. Check these 3 signs before you buyMany consumers believe organic food is healthier. However, not all products labelled organic are genuine. Regulatory bodies like FSSAI warn...
Rachel Carson Wrote a Book That Started the Environmental MovementRachel Carson's 1962 book Silent Spring exposed the dangers of pesticides like DDT. This groundbreaking work alerted millions to the enviro...
Which winter fruits and vegetables are coated with wax and pesticides? Here’s how to clean them safely without losing taste or textureWinter produce often carries chemical residues. Apples, grapes, and strawberries are common culprits. These chemicals can harm health. Cons...
Organic food vs non-organic food: Is there really a health benefit or just clever marketing?The debate between organic and non-organic food continues, with mixed scientific evidence on whether organic options are significantly heal...
Assam to boost scientific research in natural farmingVast areas of North eastern States including Assam are still untouched by application of different fertilizers, pesticides and other synthe...
Indo Amines rallies 20% on receiving environment clearance for chemical productionIndo Amines (IAL) is a manufacturer, developer and supplier of fine chemicals, specialty chemicals, performance chemicals, perfumery chemic...
Jubilant Life gets green nod for Rs 250-cr pesticide projectThe proposal is to set up a technical grade pesticide and pesticide-specific intermediate manufacturing facilities at a SEZ in Bharuch, Guj...
UAE asks for a residue analysis with shipment of Malda Mango due to amount of pesticidesThe Indian agriculture ministry has accordingly issued a memorandum, making it mandatory for all UAE-bound consignments to have Phyto Sanit...
Famous Malda mango facing major export crisisMalda and adjoining districts in West Bengal form one of the largest mango yielding regions of the country producing over 5 lakh tonnes.
Kerala to produce 'organic milk' with Dutch tie upOrganic milk will be produced by rearing cattle in a thoroughly natural environment, without giving them any synthetic feed or antibiotics.
High value First Flush tea production may go down as low as to 30%After gross negative deviation from normal winter rainfall, low humidity and rising temperature are making tea planters in Darjeeling appre...
Tea Board enforcing Plant Protection Code to check excess use of chemicalsTea Board said it has put in place a Plant Protection Code to check excess use of plant protection formulation in the country's tea plantat...
Is organic food that you eat free of synthetic pesticides & chemical fertilisers?In the wake of the recent Maggi imbroglio and concerns over contamination of food, more retailers have begun asking for documentation about...
Debunking the myths on pesticides is vital to raise food production in IndiaLongevity in western nations has dramatically improved and the increase can be associated in part to intensive farming and the arrival of p...
BRPSE asks HIL to diversify products for sustainable growthSet up in 1954, HIL manufactures synthetic pesticide DDT (Dichloro-Diphenyl-Trichloroethane) and agro-pesticides.
Neem-based pesticide market growing at 7-9% annually: ReportWith growing awareness about benefits of neem as a natural pesticide, the estimated Rs 100 crore neem-based pesticide market in the country...