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- Don't miss the monsoon: From spinach to radish 7 vegetables that grow best during the rainy season
- Scientists found a desert-adapted pest-fighting mite that could help protect crops across the world's driest regionsChilean researchers have stumbled upon a population of the beneficial predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis, thriving in the extremely ar...01 Jul, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
- India's economic plot twist comes with one villain stepping aside, another waitingIndia's economic outlook has improved as falling crude oil prices ease inflation, strengthen the balance of payments and prompt economists ...01 Jul, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
- Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...29 Jun, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
- This man started growing cluster beans after losing faith in market vegetables. Today, he grows 150 varieties at homeVijay Sharma transformed a small home garden into a thriving 1,500-square-foot oasis, proving that fresh produce is accessible to all. His ...27 Jun, 2026, 10.35 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
- The operations network behind Amazon's play to become India's everyday storeAmazon is reshaping India's quick-commerce sector through significant investments in foundational infrastructure rather than merely focusin...19 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
- In 1822, Europeans brought honey bees to Australia as agricultural heroes; 200 years later, researchers found they were helping tree death spread faster than windNew research published in NeoBiota suggests western honey bees may be helping spread myrtle rust, a destructive fungal disease threatening ...11 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
- How to remove pesticides from mangoes, litchi naturally to make them safe for eatingSummer fruits like mangoes and litchis offer delicious refreshment but may carry pesticide residues. Proper washing techniques, including s...10 Jun, 2026, 10.56 AM IST
- From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM IST
- Macro, the Mightiest: Why India’s biggest macro variable still falls from the skyThe 2026 monsoon comes with a clear warning: Rainfall is forecast at 92% of the long-period average, with higher-than-usual probability of ...24 May, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
- Heavy rains damage vegetable, pulses cropsHeavy rains in central and south India are expected to cause losses for farmers due to widespread damage to key kharif crops like urad, tur...20 Aug, 2025, 11.26 PM IST
- Monsoon rains drown crops, raise vegetable pricesHeavy monsoon rainfall in southern states has severely impacted vegetable crops, causing a 30-40% surge in tomato prices in wholesale marke...27 May, 2025, 12.13 AM IST
- Maharashtra govt to start using satellite images to assess crop damage and compensationThe Maharashtra government will now use satellite imagery and NDVI to assess crop damage, excluding droughts, for faster and more accurate ...27 Apr, 2025, 05.28 PM IST
- Vegetable prices surge as rains damage crops and roadwaysVegetable prices have surged due to excessive rainfall damaging crops and roadways in key producing states. Prices of essentials like onion...26 Sep, 2024, 11.58 PM IST
- Tomato, potato, and vegetable prices set to rocket further due to heatwaves and rainsTomato prices are expected to rise further in north India, including Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR, and Haryana, due to heavy rainfall damaging ...09 Jul, 2024, 11.35 AM IST
- Floods wipe out crops in Jammu, losses pegged at Rs 365 crore"Loss of 365 crore has been caused to crops in Jammu region in the flash floods", Director, Agriculture, Jammu, S S Jamwal told PTI.19 Sep, 2014, 01.26 PM IST
- Demand for Indian vegetables shoots up in PakistanEntire lot of tomatoes is being sourced from Nasik in Maharashtra in order to supply to Pakistan, exporters pointed out.19 Sep, 2011, 06.08 PM IST
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