Crop diversification, start-ups, private agriculture funding in focus
The Economic Survey suggested wide-ranging measures for the farm sector to achieve the objective of doubling farmers’ incomes, including measures…
Harvest Plus partners with IFFCO Kisan to expand reach of nutrient-enriched biofortified crops across India
HarvestPlus improves nutrition and health by working with partners to develop and promote biofortified crops that are rich in vitamins…
Waste heat, light and water could help urban agriculture grow
Urban agriculture is on trend. From restaurants that harvest their salad leaves from exterior walls, to town-centre planters where passers-by…
Fermentation turns greenhouse gases into useful chemicals
A carbon-negative process that produces industrial-scale quantities of acetone and isopropanol has been developed by researchers in the US. Their…
Plant scientists use new tools for better food crops
With millions facing hunger around the world, Flinders University researchers are looking into novel properties of edible plants which could…
Centre’s FY23 food subsidy expenses may be lower by Rs 26,000 crore
The Centre’s food subsidy expenses in the next financial year may be lower than the Budget estimate (BE) by around…
Earthworms have the potential to replace use of synthetic fertilisers
Earthworms could have the potential to replace some high-cost mineral/synthetic fertilizers, new research suggests. Researchers at University College Dublin have…
Tribal women get central govt award for food processing unit
Tribal women of Kondagaon district have been honoured by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) for their outstanding work in…
Drone usage to boost Agri GDP by 1-1.5%: Experts
Use of drones can increase agriculture GDP by 1-1.5%, experts said.The market size for just the drones is estimated to…
Govt to provide financial support for use of drones in agriculture under ‘Sub-Mission on Agriculture Mechanization’
The amended guidelines of SMAM envisages granting up to 100% of the cost of agricultural drones or Rs. 10 lakhs, whichever…