First US phosphate fertiliser plant since 1984: Morocco’s OCP and CHS plan $450 million, 1-million-tonne Louisiana factory with nearly 1,000 jobsMorocco’s OCP and US farmer-owned cooperative CHS plan a $450 million Louisiana phosphate fertiliser plant, the first of its kind in Americ...
Ekadashi in September 2026: Aja Ekadashi & Parsva Ekadashi Dates, Vrat Timings, Parana Time, Significance and BenefitsEkadashi in September 2026 will be observed twice, with Aja Ekadashi on September 7 and Parsva Ekadashi, also known as Parivartini Ekadashi...
Why bees are disappearing from some ecosystems - And what their decline could mean for food, plants and human lifeThe dramatic decline in bee populations is attributed to the loss of natural habitats and intensive farming methods. Pesticides and climate...
A 73-year-old Oklahoma farmer battled years of drought before leasing land for five wind turbines. The wise decision transformed his farm incomeFacing the challenges of a drought-stricken Oklahoma, Bob Kerr found his wheat and cattle farming income dwindling. However, the five wind ...
How leftover wheat straw stopped China’s shifting desert sands and helped bring vegetation backA simple straw checkerboard system developed at Shapotou in China’s Tengger Desert helped protect the Baotou-Lanzhou railway from shifting ...
China to supply bulk of India’s fertiliser tender in major saleChina will ship at least 1.2 million tons of urea to India soon as part of India's recent tender for the key fertiliser. This marks an impr...
School buses aren't yellow by accident: 44 standards came from a seven-day 1939 Columbia conference, and the color stimulates two types of cone cellsA 1939 meeting established the distinctive school bus yellow color for national transportation standards. This specific shade, National Sch...
Sensex records muted gains on expiry day, Nifty above 24,200. What lies ahead?Indian equities opened marginally higher on Thursday ahead of expiry-day volatility, with Sensex and Nifty gaining around 10 and 11 points,...
Court stops FSSAI from cancelling ITC's licence over its '100%' claimsThe Delhi High Court has restrained FSSAI from cancelling ITC's licence. This action follows a dispute over the "100%" claim on Aashirvaad ...
Starbucks Fall Menu 2026: Pumpkin Spice Latte returns with new drinks, food and PSL merchandiseStarbucks has unveiled its highly anticipated 2026 fall menu, featuring the return of the beloved Pumpkin Spice Latte. Among the new offeri...
Salman Khan looks fitter than ever at 60. His secret? Not just exercise, but a kitchen garden too. What vegetables does he grow?Salman Khan is an ace amateur farmer. The superstar reportedly grows various vegetables – potatoes, tomatoes, and pumpkins – at his luxurio...
Govt removes restrictions on wheat exports; Robust export demand for Indian wheat from BangladeshIndia has lifted its four-year ban on wheat and wheat product exports. This move is expected to help temper rising global prices for the st...
India faces weakest monsoon in nearly two decades as El Nino strengthensIndia is heading for its weakest monsoon in nearly two decades, with rainfall expected to be around 15% below normal, according to two seni...
In just $500, a Washington art teacher built a 1200 sq ft home. His hillside home is made from discarded car doors, washing machine glass, metalVictor Moore, an innovative Washington art teacher, created a standout home known as the 'junk castle,' utilizing an array of discarded ite...
India lifts export ban on wheat flour, related products with immediate effectThe Central Government has lifted the export ban on wheat flour and related products. This policy amendment allows for immediate overseas s...
Putin rejected shipping truce offer: ZelenskyyUkraine proposed a Black Sea grain corridor truce, but Russia rejected it. Moscow demanded guarantees against strikes on its energy infrast...
In 1988, English farmer stopped cultivating his entire 377-acre wheat farm; 35 years later, it became one of central England’s biggest refuges for scrub, woodland and rare wildlifeNearly 40 years ago, an English farmer made the decision to stop intensive wheat farming, paving the way for the Strawberry Hill nature res...