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Haryana CM to inaugurate Dhanuka Agritech’s state-of-the-art R&D centre for farmers at Palwal on Nov 4

Haryana CM to inaugurate Dhanuka Agritech’s state-of-the-art R&D centre for farmers at Palwal on Nov 4

On November 4, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar will inaugurate the state-of-the-art...

National
Gujarat to vote on Dec 1, 5; triangular contest on the cards with new player AAP

Gujarat to vote on Dec 1, 5; triangular contest on the cards with new player AAP

Gujarat's electoral field has expanded to include a third party with the Aam Aadmi...

Agri Start-Ups
IFC invests in Crystal Crop to fund growth in affordable, green crop solutions

IFC invests in Crystal Crop to fund growth in affordable, green crop solutions

The new investment promises to benefit millions of Indian farmers by establishing...

National
Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for decontrolled fertilizers for Rabi season

Cabinet approves Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for decontrolled fertilizers for Rabi season

The Union Cabinet has approved the new Nutrient Based Subsidy (NBS) rates for decontrolled...

International
No breakthrough in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks in Russia

No breakthrough in Armenia-Azerbaijan peace talks in Russia

After his meetings with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani...

National
Government hikes price of ethanol for blending in petrol; ISMA welcomes decision, but says it's not enough

Government hikes price of ethanol for blending in petrol; ISMA welcomes decision, but says it's not enough

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), headed by Prime Minister Narendra...

International
India flags key agri-sector issues, rice export in meeting with UAE minister

India flags key agri-sector issues, rice export in meeting with UAE minister

The key issues faced by the agriculture sector regarding the rejection of rice exports...

National
Indians make a living the green way, finds RBI research

Indians make a living the green way, finds RBI research

In the midst of the brouhaha over pollution, carbon emission and environmental degradation,...

National
Govt ‘restricts’ use of herbicide Glyphosate

Govt ‘restricts’ use of herbicide Glyphosate

As per a recent Gazette Notification, Glyphosate will be applied only through pest...

National
Indiscriminate activities deplete groundwater more than climate change does: ICRISAT study

Indiscriminate activities deplete groundwater more than climate change does: ICRISAT study

Through a modelling study of the Himayat Sagar lake in Hyderabad, it showed that...

National
ICAR can conduct field demo, trial of GM mustard this Rabi season

ICAR can conduct field demo, trial of GM mustard this Rabi season

Addressing a joint press conference, National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS)...

Opinion
Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision

Release of GM mustard: A progressive decision

This decision to remove the long-existing unscientific ban on GM crops reflects...

National
Unexpected reactions from farmers’ bodies on GM mustard approval

Unexpected reactions from farmers’ bodies on GM mustard approval

The recent nod to GM mustard has evoked unexpected reactions from two farmers’ organizations...

National
GM cotton Bollgard II Roundup Ready Flex (BG-II RRF) set to get GEAC approval

GM cotton Bollgard II Roundup Ready Flex (BG-II RRF) set to get GEAC approval

Several organizations have reacted bitterly against genetically modified (GM) crops...

States
India exports apricots to Singapore, Mauritius, Vietnam

India exports apricots to Singapore, Mauritius, Vietnam

The Government of India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry gave the much-needed...