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Myanmar farmers going against the grain with apps

Many farmers are turning to tech to address the knowledge gap in a country where two thirds of the workforce are...

18 Feb 2018 6:03 AM

The study estimates that roughly 10 million people may have lived within the Maya Lowlands, meaning that kind of massive food production might have been needed. (Photo: AP)

Massive Mayan society discovered under Guatemala jungle

The discoveries included industrial-sized agricultural fields and irrigation canals.

3 Feb 2018 10:21 AM

Lakhs of farmers had to wait for loan waiver as software glitches delayed the implementation.

Set up Indian standards for good agricultural practices: IMMA

One of the proven methods to prevent pest and disease incidence is balanced nutrition.

20 April 2018 12:13 PM

About 700 farmers have committed suicide in the drought-hit Vidarbha and Marathwada region. (Photo: AFP)

Study finds India at risk of food shortage due to climate change

Climate change is expected to lead to more extremes of both rainfall and drought, with different effects in different...

3 April 2018 4:54 AM

Science must address the problem of land degradation and water duty on crops to find solutions that are context-specific and resource sensitive.

Farm friendly: Agriculture needs science, not politics

Sadly, political economy has pushed agriculture science to the background.

28 July 2018 9:01 PM

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and health minister Satyendar Jain after a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

CM Kejriwal: Solar energy scheme to boost farmers' income

Earning will increase 3-5 times from present Rs 30K per acre.

24 July 2018 10:21 PM

Among districts, the funds were released to about 4.72 lakh farmers in Anantapur, 4.05 lakh in Kurnool, 4 lakh in East Godavari, 3.89 lakh in Guntur, 3.75 lakh in Chittoor, 3.48 lakh in Prakasam, 3.22 lakh in West Godavari and 3.04 lakh in Krishna so far.

Centre releases PM-KISAN funds to 43.20 lakh Andhra farmers till Nov

As per the agriculture ministry data, the central government has released funds to 43.20 lakh farmers.

12 Dec 2019 7:51 AM

Rosie Harding and Peter Fernandes

Down to Earth

Founded on the pillars of design and ethics of sustainable living, permaculture is changing the way we live.

10 Feb 2019 1:24 AM

They also urged Trump to ensure that Pakistan does more against the terrorist groups. (Photo:AP)

Trade issues through US eyes

India favours taking a broader view of their trade ties beyond the trade balance.

5 March 2019 9:03 PM

The state agriculture department has already identified the areas affected by the disease.

Govt lays out procedure for claiming benefits under TMA scheme for...

Under TMA plan, government will reimburse a portion of freight charges and provide assistance for marketing agri...

1 April 2019 10:17 AM

The Niti Aayog conducted the study from 2013 to 2016.

Niti Aayog wants Centre, states to use AI for solving social sector...

According to Niti Aayog's estimates AI has the potential to add USD 15.7 trillion to the global GDP by 2030.

15 May 2019 2:18 PM

He did not provide more details on what kind of an aid package it would be. (Photo:AP)

US plans 15 billion in aid to farmers to see off China trade war:...

US Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said Trump had asked him to create a plan to help American farmers cope with the...

14 May 2019 6:10 AM