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Flood toll rises to three as another body found in Arunachal Pradesh, IMD warns of heavy rain- 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
- Fertiliser shipments begin exiting through Hormuz strait
- Union minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan shares agricultural experience, urges farmers to adopt traditional farming methodsSharing his experience in a post on X, Chouhan noted that before the main paddy transplantation, dhaincha (Sesbania aculeata) was grown in ...26 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- Over 5,100 forest fires affected 11,580 hectares in Maharashtra in 2023-24: Minister NaikMaharashtra witnessed over 5,100 forest fires in 2023-24, impacting nearly 11,600 hectares. Gadchiroli alone reported over 7,000 incidents....25 Jun, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
- El Niño is set to further disrupt India's $300 billion farm supply chainIndia's crucial monsoon rains are delayed, disrupting the nation's $300 billion farm economy just as planting season begins. This agricultu...25 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
- More trees do not always mean more birds, and a Japanese study found grassland species fell by over 70% near shelterbelts, showing that restoring habitat can sometimes reduce biodiversityA surprising study reveals that planting trees as windbreaks on farms can devastate bird populations, particularly those needing open grass...24 Jun, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- Humans drew so much groundwater since 1993 that Earth's spin axis tilted 31.5 inches, a Seoul team published the math in Geophysical Research Letters three decades later in 2023Groundwater depletion, particularly in regions like India's Punjab, has significantly impacted Earth's spin. A recent study reveals that pu...23 Jun, 2026, 06.26 PM IST
- India has contingency plans in place amid 40% rainfall deficit, says Agriculture CommissionerWhile India is currently facing 40 per cent rainfall deficit, the country has prepared district-level contingency plans to tackle possible ...23 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
- Increasing farmers' income is key to rural, state development: Tripura CM Manik SahaTripura Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighted the state government's commitment to boosting farmers' incomes, emphasizing the Pradhan Mantr...21 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
- Over 1.4 lakh aspirants to appear for NEET-UG re-exam in Tamil NaduTamil Nadu is all set for the NEET re-examination on Sunday, with over 1.4 lakh medical aspirants participating across 307 centres. Followi...20 Jun, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
- Southwest monsoon intensifies; heavy rain expected in over 10 districts of Tamil NaduTamil Nadu braces for heavy downpours as the Southwest Monsoon officially begins, with over ten districts, particularly those near the West...20 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM 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
- Govt to formulate plan to stop incidents of stubble burning: Agriculture ministerThe Indian government will create a plan to end stubble burning. This initiative aims to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR and protect soil ...16 Jun, 2026, 11.30 PM IST
- Maharashtra advises farmers to delay sowing as monsoon rains fall shortMaharashtra is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit in early June. The state has received only 26 percent of its normal rainfall. Th...16 Jun, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
- NEET-UG 2026 re-exam: Indian Army helicopter transports question papers to Tirunelveli amid tight securityThe NEET examination held last month was cancelled following allegations of question paper leakage, after which authorities announced that ...16 Jun, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
- India eyes biofertilisers after Mideast war stoked supply fearsUnder a shed in north India, women scoop cow dung, lumps of unrefined sugar and flour to produce biofertiliser -- part of a growing effort ...16 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
- India’s fertiliser subsidy model is broken; direct income support is the only way forward: Ashok GulatiIndia’s fertiliser subsidy regime is facing scrutiny; rising global fertiliser and energy prices and rising fiscal pressures expose its ine...15 Jun, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- Weak monsoon may drag agri GDP into contractionIndian agriculture is at a crossroads, facing significant hurdles in the coming years. Analysts project little to no growth for agricultura...13 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
- El Nino sets in, clouds kharif outlookEl Nino conditions have set in and may strengthen during the southwest monsoon, raising concerns for India's largest sowing window. The neu...13 Jun, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
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