Mumbai woman has not used a dustbin for over five years. How did she keep her home waste-free without overspending?A Mumbai woman has successfully lived waste-free for five years by transforming her home. She composts kitchen scraps for her garden, recyc...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Weather swings, monsoon risks, and the growing threat to mango, apple cropsThe agriculture industry has evolved historically through adaptation and resilience, and now it is time to speed up this transformation, em...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.43 AM IST
How Karnataka's Dr Sameer Nair is growing 30 tonnes of chemical-free Kesar mangoes on barren rocky land using Israeli technologyDr. Sameer Nair, an Ayurvedic healer from Belagavi, has embraced agricultural innovation by establishing a vibrant Kesar mango orchard. Uti...
25 May, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
Top cases on the United States Supreme Court's docketThe U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing significant cases. These cases cover voting rights, presidential authority, immigration policies, and g...
20 May, 2026, 05.09 PM IST
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...
07 May, 2026, 07.25 PM IST
Pakistan: Economic challenges arise for farmers, labourers as modern harvesting techniques enter farmsAccording to The Express Tribune, Khanewal, a key wheat-producing region, has historically depended on manual harvesting, where large group...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Where Do Bed Bugs Originate From and How to Prevent Them?Bed bugs, ancient pests originating from bats, have plagued humans for millennia. Despite a 20th-century decline due to pesticides, they've...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.04 PM IST
The One Smell Spiders Avoid And Why It Works Better Than SpraysSpiders often seek warmth and food inside homes. Homeowners are turning to natural repellents like peppermint oil, citrus peels, vinegar, a...
07 Apr, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Iran War: Fertiliser, agri-input stress emerges; Kharif outlook hinges on policy, farmer choicesIndia relies heavily on fertiliser imports routed through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently facing disruptions.
03 Apr, 2026, 08.10 AM IST
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...
18 Mar, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
Study identifies nematode species that protect crops without pesticidesResearchers have identified a microscopic worm species that infects and kills insects.These worms, known as nematodes, have the potential t...
11 Feb, 2024, 07.40 PM IST
AIREA concerned about future of Basmati rice exports as some west Asian countries tighten pesticide normsOman, Egypt, Jordan UAE and Saudi Arabia are among the nations which have adopted pesticide residue norms at part with those in the Europea...
25 May, 2021, 10.38 AM IST
Govt to roll out regulatory guidelines for biostimulants“Framing of rules is in final stages. As per the proposed guidelines, biostimulants will have to be first registered with government and ha...
08 May, 2020, 03.19 PM IST
Pesticide control in India: Three government agencies present but no actionWhile there is no dearth of government agencies to regulate use of pesticides in the country , what is absent is action on the ground.
15 Jun, 2015, 10.53 AM IST
- Pesticide use for agriculture should not be banned on assumptions only: Expert
The use of pesticides is so common that the term pesticide is often treated as synonymous with plant protection product. Undoubtedly, this ...
02 May, 2014, 08.47 PM IST
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...
04 Apr, 2014, 02.04 AM IST
Special cell needed to combat threat from pesticide residues in food: HC panelFavouring intensified monitoring of pesticides in Delhi, the expert committee set by HC suggested establishing special cell.
29 May, 2013, 11.00 PM IST