World Soil Day Celebrated at ICAR-DCR Puttur
ICAR-DCR Puttur celebrated World Soil Day with lectures, demonstrations & soil card distribution for farmers, focusing on 'Healthy Soils for Healthy Cities'. Learn about key soil management practices.
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4 Must-Read Books on the Critical Importance of Soil Health
Discover four powerful books that explain the silent crisis beneath our feet. Learn why soil degradation threatens our future and what we can do to heal it. Start reading to save our planet!
Agri Start-up Expo 2025 Kicks Off at UAS Dharwad
Union agriculture ministry highlights India's agri-startup boom at NASE-2025 in Dharwad. Event features 150 startups, soil health focus, and student hackathon. Discover the future of farming.
Why city soil is crucial for urban ecology
Discover the vital ecological functions of soil hidden beneath India's urban landscapes—from parks to streets. Learn why protecting this resource is key to sustainable city living.
Chamba Launches Panels to Monitor Fertiliser Use
Chamba administration creates multi-level committees to regulate fertiliser sales, prevent smuggling, and promote judicious use after Delhi blast linked to ammonium nitrate.
Red-Soil Pitch Chosen for India vs SA T20 in Cuttack
BCCI curator selects a red-soil pitch at Cuttack's Barabati Stadium for the high-voltage India-South Africa T20 on December 9, promising a high-scoring contest. Read details.
Scientist Calls for Biofortified, Heat-Tolerant Crop Varieties
Eminent agricultural scientist S S Chahal urges focus on water-efficient, nutrient-rich crops to meet India's nutritional security challenge. Details from the BAU Rabi Council meeting inside.
Indore Farmers Boost Pulses & Maize Cultivation
Farmers in Indore division are expanding pulses and maize cultivation this Rabi season, driven by favourable weather and market prospects. Acreage sees significant rise.
Forest Dept Accused of Violating Rules in Cauvery Sanctuary
Wildlife activists allege the Karnataka Forest Department violated multiple norms by using heavy machinery to dig pits in the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary. Read the full report.
Kanpur Farmers Learn Crop Residue Management Benefits
KVK Dalipnagar educates 70+ farmers in Amauli Thakurain on converting crop residue into soil nutrients. Learn how to access 80% subsidy on agricultural machinery for sustainable farming.
India's Soil Diversity Shapes Agriculture and Food Security
Explore how India's diverse soil types influence crop patterns, regional agriculture, and the growing soil health crisis threatening food security. Learn about sustainable solutions.
India's Rice Production Reaches Record 124.5 MT
India's kharif rice production reaches record 124.5 million tonnes in 2025-26, up 1.7 MT from last year. Discover how monsoon impacted crops and sector performance.
Nagaland soil degradation threatens agriculture
Alarming soil degradation in Nagaland's Dhansiripar region turns fertile land unusable. Study reveals acidic soils, erosion risks. Urgent conservation needed. Read full analysis.
Kharif Food Grain Production Reaches 173.3 Million Tonnes
India's kharif food grain production estimated at 173.3 million tonnes for 2024-25. Rice output reaches 108.5 million tonnes. Discover key agricultural insights and crop performance data.
Alkaline Diet Cancer Claims: Science vs Reality
Discover the truth behind alkaline diet cancer prevention claims. Learn why food affects urine pH but not blood pH, and how plant-based eating really benefits health.
Siddaramaiah Seeks MSP Protection for Karnataka Farmers
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah urges PM Modi to direct central agencies to procure grains at MSP amid price crash. State cultivated maize on 17.94L hectares, green gram on 4.16L hectares this Kharif.
India's Own Gene Editing Tech Aids Cheaper Crop Breeding
ICAR patents indigenous TnpB gene editing technology, offering a miniature alternative to CRISPR. This breakthrough promises cheaper, IP-free GE crop development for Indian farmers.
69 Australian Schools Closed Due to Asbestos Contamination
Multiple Australian schools face closures after asbestos discovery in garden soil. Health authorities issue urgent warnings as investigation continues across affected areas.
Varaha gets $30M for Indian soil-carbon project
Varaha raises $30 million from Mirova to expand its regenerative agriculture carbon project across 675,000 hectares in India, benefiting over 337,000 smallholder farmers. Discover how this investment shapes the future of carbon credits.
Nayar: Bumrah 'Lethal' on Kolkata Black Soil vs SA
Abhishek Nayar predicts Jasprit Bumrah will be lethal on Kolkata's black soil wicket against South Africa. Get the latest on his workload management and expert analysis.
Cyclone Motha destroys 1.58L hectares of crops in AP
Severe cyclonic storm Motha devastates agricultural lands across Andhra Pradesh, damaging crops worth crores and affecting thousands of farmers. Complete details on the destruction and government response.
Gujarat farmers urge minister to restore canal water supply
Farmers in Ahmedabad district appeal to Gujarat's Water Minister to reverse decision halting water supply in Right Bank Canal, citing threat to standing crops during critical growth phase.
India's Farms: Feeding Today, Poisoning Tomorrow
India faces a critical dilemma as its agricultural practices feed millions today while creating an environmental catastrophe for tomorrow. Discover the hidden costs of our food production system.
Punjab's Soil Revival: In-Situ Stubble Solution
Discover how Punjab's shift to in-situ paddy stubble management is not only reducing pollution but also rejuvenating depleted soils, offering a sustainable solution to the annual farm fire crisis.
Goa's Salinity Crisis: Experts Sound Alarm
Coastal erosion and rising sea levels are causing dangerous salinity levels in Goa's soil and water, threatening agriculture, tourism, and public health. Experts demand immediate government action.
Gujarat MSP Procurement Delayed Due to Unseasonal Rains
Unexpected rainfall across Gujarat forces state government to postpone MSP crop procurement, leaving farmers anxious about market arrivals and price stability.
ICAR slams GM-Free India's rice data claims as baseless
In a sharp rebuttal, ICAR challenges GM-Free India's allegations about unauthorized GM rice field trials, calling them unfounded and detrimental to agricultural advancement. Get the full story on this scientific controversy.
Cyclone Montha: 300 Poles Uprooted, 20,000 Acres Paddy Damaged
Severe Cyclone Montha batters Andhra Pradesh, causing massive damage to infrastructure and agriculture with 300 electric poles uprooted and 20,000 acres of paddy crops devastated in latest weather disaster.
Saline Agriculture: India's Farming Future
As freshwater scarcity threatens global food security, scientists explore an unconventional solution: growing crops with saltwater. Discover how saline agriculture could transform arid regions and ensure food sovereignty.
Shehnaaz Gill: Rs 600 alkaline water has no benefits
Bigg Boss fame Shehnaaz Gill reviews expensive black alkaline water, revealing it offers no special health benefits and tastes like regular water despite costing Rs 600 per bottle.
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