Organic Farming

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We are working on two important Bills -- the Pesticide Management Bill and the Seeds Bill. They are pending for long. We are pursuing them very seriously. I hope they will be passed in the next session of Parliament, said Minister of State for Agriculture Parshottam Rupala. (Photo: File)

Parliament nod on pesticide and seed bills likely next session: MoS Agri

Pesticide Management Bill seeks to regulate the pesticide sector by fixing prices and setting up of a regulatory authority.

19 Sep 2019 2:01 PM

The policy was aimed to provide the complete infrastructure to the farmers from their farms to the doors of the consumer.

Cabinet clears proposal of organic farming mission

It is aimed to support and increase organic farming in state.

22 Aug 2018 2:47 AM

Urban techie’s adventurous tryst with farming

His book Moong over Microchips: Adventures of a Techie-Turned-Farmer takes the reader on Venkat’s journey.

18 Apr 2018 12:59 AM

As a part of your routine, it is also advisable to introduce changes, or rejig your health plan.

Here are 3 ways to make healthy habits more rewarding

By choosing to follow disciplined lifestyle. one is bound to take the matters of health seriously and vigilantly.

03 Apr 2018 1:19 PM

Retired teacher seeds organic farming in Odisha

The 85-year-old teacher, Natabar Sarangi, so far collected over 647 varieties of paddy seeds from states like Odisha, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.

10 Mar 2018 5:08 AM

The social side of being human

Social worker, motivator and enterprising business woman, Manju Mathew’s hope is to spread joy with her charitable initiatives.

15 Feb 2018 12:29 AM

Women bring baskets of organic kiwis to a collection centre.

Arunachal Pradesh: Imports hurting kiwi growers in Northeast

The idea behind launching a winery is to bridge the consumer-producer gap and thereby encourage the farmers to continue the framing of kiwis.

09 Dec 2017 5:20 AM

Study claims that organic vegetables have more antioxidants (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why you should go organic

Comprehensive study claims that organic vegetables are actually healthier though expensive

17 Jun 2017 6:28 PM

For a greener world

From protecting people to protecting the environment, this officer is making a difference.

11 May 2017 12:30 AM

The organic hub plan for the Northeast seeks to encourage natural farming of crops, vegetables and fruits in the eight states without the use of fertilisers and pesticides. (Representational image)

Government’s organic farming dream for N-E turns ‘messy’

Under the changed structure, the DoNER secretary will co-chair the meetings on the issue of organic value chain.

13 Feb 2017 1:37 AM

H.R. Jayaram, a lawyer-turned agriculturist, who is the brain behind The Green Path Foundation (Photo: R. Samuel)

58-year-old green warrior takes battle to your backyard

H.R. Jayaram is a lawyer-turned agriculturist and the brain behind The Green Path Foundation.

19 Dec 2016 8:28 AM

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