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Tamil Nadu Boosts Water Resources, Agricultural Productivity
Since assuming office in 2021, the Tamil Nadu government has undertaken large-scale rejuvenation and infrastructure initiatives to strengthen the state's water resources and agricultural productivity.
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World's 1st Rice Variety Using 21st Century "Genome Editing" Produced In India
Indian scientists have made history by producing two new climate-smart rice varieties using a 21st century breeding technology called "genome editing"
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China Retaliates, Announces 15% Tariff On Import Of These Items From US
China has swiftly retaliated against fresh US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, and announced 10 to 15 per cent hikes to import levies covering a range of American agricultural and food products.
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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Big Focus On Agriculture And Food Security
Budget 2025 for Food and Agriculture: The Budget highlights numerous initiatives focused on sustainable farming practices, increasing agricultural productivity, and improving financial support for farmers.
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Climate-Driven Changes Reduce Agricultural Productivity in Central Europe, Claims New Study
Climate change has significantly impacted Central Europe's farmland, with over 50 percent of highly productive agricultural land already affected. A study combining historical data and climate projections highlights that rising temperatures and dry conditions have shifted fertile zones northward and westward. Regions like Slovakia, Austria and the ...
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Excessive Use Of Fertilisers Killing Bees And Flowers, 169-Year-Old Experiment Finds
Pollinators are vital to agricultural productivity and maintaining natural ecosystems. Their absence can have devastating consequences.
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Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
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Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Internet-Connected Devices Can Now Have a Label that Rates Their Security
The Cyber Trust Mark, a stylised shield logo with microchip-style detailing, is meant to give American consumers a quick and easy way to evaluate the security of a given smart product, much like US Department of Agriculture labels on food or Energy Star ratings on appliances.
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NASA’s Astronaut Sunita Williams Grows Lettuce in Space: Everything You Need to Know
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is leading a space farming experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at advancing agricultural techniques for both space and Earth. The experiment, part of NASA’s Plant Habitat-07 study, involves cultivating “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity to examine how water availability affe...
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Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
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"Focus On Hiking Productivity": Agriculture Minister On 100 Days Of Modi 3.0
As the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre completed 100 days on Tuesday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said its focus has been on enhancing farm productivity to ensure that farmers get the best possible returns.
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Government To Buy All Masur, Urad And Tur Dal Produced By Farmers: Minister
The government will procure the entire production of tur, urad, and masur dal from farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha today.
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Union Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman Allocates ₹ 1.50 Lakh Crore To Agriculture, Slashes Food Subsidies
Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces ₹ 1.50 lakh crore for agriculture, emphasising climate resilience and natural farming while reducing food and fertiliser subsidies.
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"Special Role Of Our Friendship": PM Modi Thanks Putin For Fertilizer Supply
India increased its imports of Russian grain and grain products 22 fold, well above other major importers, in the 2023/24 agricultural season, according to data released during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow.
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Tamil Nadu Boosts Water Resources, Agricultural Productivity
Since assuming office in 2021, the Tamil Nadu government has undertaken large-scale rejuvenation and infrastructure initiatives to strengthen the state's water resources and agricultural productivity.
-
World's 1st Rice Variety Using 21st Century "Genome Editing" Produced In India
Indian scientists have made history by producing two new climate-smart rice varieties using a 21st century breeding technology called "genome editing"
-
China Retaliates, Announces 15% Tariff On Import Of These Items From US
China has swiftly retaliated against fresh US tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, and announced 10 to 15 per cent hikes to import levies covering a range of American agricultural and food products.
-
Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Big Focus On Agriculture And Food Security
Budget 2025 for Food and Agriculture: The Budget highlights numerous initiatives focused on sustainable farming practices, increasing agricultural productivity, and improving financial support for farmers.
-
Climate-Driven Changes Reduce Agricultural Productivity in Central Europe, Claims New Study
Climate change has significantly impacted Central Europe's farmland, with over 50 percent of highly productive agricultural land already affected. A study combining historical data and climate projections highlights that rising temperatures and dry conditions have shifted fertile zones northward and westward. Regions like Slovakia, Austria and the ...
-
Excessive Use Of Fertilisers Killing Bees And Flowers, 169-Year-Old Experiment Finds
Pollinators are vital to agricultural productivity and maintaining natural ecosystems. Their absence can have devastating consequences.
-
Rising Droughts Threaten Agriculture, Energy, and Ecosystems Worldwide
Extreme droughts have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, severely impacting agriculture, energy production, and ecosystems worldwide. Prolonged dry spells have expanded by 50,000 square kilometres each year since 1979, as temperatures rise and precipitation patterns shift. This has led to significant economic losses, particularly in...
-
Tree Crops Overlooked in Policies Despite Critical Role in Sustainability Goals
Tree crops, covering over 183 million hectares globally, are vital for biodiversity, food production, and climate action. Researchers have urged sustainable policies to harness their full potential, highlighting their role in addressing rural poverty, mitigating climate change, and supporting ecosystems. These systems offer year-round habitats, red...
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Internet-Connected Devices Can Now Have a Label that Rates Their Security
The Cyber Trust Mark, a stylised shield logo with microchip-style detailing, is meant to give American consumers a quick and easy way to evaluate the security of a given smart product, much like US Department of Agriculture labels on food or Energy Star ratings on appliances.
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NASA’s Astronaut Sunita Williams Grows Lettuce in Space: Everything You Need to Know
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is leading a space farming experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at advancing agricultural techniques for both space and Earth. The experiment, part of NASA’s Plant Habitat-07 study, involves cultivating “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity to examine how water availability affe...
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Ancient DNA Study Shows How Early Europeans Adapted Over 7,000 Years
A study using ancient DNA has revealed how early Europeans adapted to their environments over 7,000 years. By examining genetic samples from archaeological remains, researchers found evidence of natural selection in traits like vitamin D production and lactose tolerance. Immune gene adaptations were also linked to agricultural shifts and disease ex...
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"Focus On Hiking Productivity": Agriculture Minister On 100 Days Of Modi 3.0
As the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre completed 100 days on Tuesday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said its focus has been on enhancing farm productivity to ensure that farmers get the best possible returns.
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Government To Buy All Masur, Urad And Tur Dal Produced By Farmers: Minister
The government will procure the entire production of tur, urad, and masur dal from farmers, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha today.
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Union Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman Allocates ₹ 1.50 Lakh Crore To Agriculture, Slashes Food Subsidies
Budget 2024: Nirmala Sitharaman announces ₹ 1.50 lakh crore for agriculture, emphasising climate resilience and natural farming while reducing food and fertiliser subsidies.
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"Special Role Of Our Friendship": PM Modi Thanks Putin For Fertilizer Supply
India increased its imports of Russian grain and grain products 22 fold, well above other major importers, in the 2023/24 agricultural season, according to data released during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Moscow.
