Indian scientists identify a new pest that attacks arecanut fruit

Agricultural scientists from Central Plantation Crops Research Institute in Karnataka discover the presence of a new pest that threatens arecanut...

Crop yield, net returns and soil health – organic farming leads on all counts, finds CSE study

In its latest report, Centre for Science and Environment presents irrefutable evidence of the benefits of non-chemical farming, supported by...

The Cane Cutters of Gujarat: They work 12 hours a day and get paid after six months

Tribal migrant labourers in South Gujarat, slog long hours on sugarcane farms, but have neither proper homes, toilets nor education...

It’s chillai kalan in J&K and here are some traditional Dogra recipes to keep you warm

There is a rich heritage of Dogra recipes and traditional flavours from the royal kitchens of Dogra rulers of the...

Explained: Why govt’s move to allow genetically modified food is facing criticism

The food regulatory body, FSSAI, introduced the GM (genetically modified) draft rules in November, 2021. These rules pave the way...

Banswara’s migrant tribal labourers are now proud organic farmers

Rural distress pushed the adivasi population of Banswara, Rajasthan to seek work far away from home. But now, with support...

A village in Bihar goes organic, transforming the lives of its women

From blistered hands and racking coughs to financial savings and bright smiles – this is the story of women of...

Water chestnut is 10 times costlier than it was 35 years ago — but have the cultivators benefitted?

Farmers in the barren areas of Madhya Pradesh rely on cultivating singhara (water chestnut) in the local ponds. These farmers...

Growing more mustard can make India self sufficient in edible oils

Mustard cultivation is low maintenance and farmer-friendly as it requires less seeds, less water and less fertilisers to grow, and...

Indian scientists are developing heat resistant varieties of wheat to cope up with global warming

With rising temperatures due to global warming increasing the incidence of crop failure and damage, scientists from the Indian Institute...