The discovery of a new gecko species in Assam has attracted attention in biodiversity circles. Named *Cnemaspis brahmaputra*, this diurnal reptile was found near the Dirgheswari Temple on...
The Union Cabinet approved the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PMDDKY) in 2025. This new agricultural scheme aims to develop 100 districts through the convergence of 36 schemes...
Recent locust swarms have caused severe agricultural damage across East Africa, Pakistan, and India. The 2019-2020 outbreak was the worst in 25 years. Traditional pesticide use harms the...
India has taken a major step in climate risk management by launching its first weather derivatives market. The National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX) partnered with the India...
India’s wheat sector continues to rely heavily on advanced breeding research led by CIMMYT, the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center. Founded by Nobel laureate Norman Borlaug, CIMMYT...
Recent studies reveal alarming impacts of climate change on global agriculture. Rising temperatures are expected to reduce yields of major staple crops drastically by 2100. Despite farmers adapting...
Recent developments in rice cultivation have introduced two new short-duration varieties, ADT 59 and ADT 53, developed by the Tamil Nadu Rice Research Institute (TRRI), Aduthurai. These varieties...
India faces a growing challenge in fertiliser security due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly the Iran-Israel conflict. The crisis threatens crucial supply chains for fertilisers...
The Government of India has introduced new model rules to support agroforestry. Announced on June 18, 2025, these regulations aim to boost farmers’ income and address climate change....
China’s recent export restrictions have created disruptions in the global fertiliser market. This situation particularly affects di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), a vital fertiliser for crop development. The restrictions are...
