AGENDA FOR FARM REVIVAL
By VK Bahuguna That the Government has announced schemes for the agricultural sector is welcome. But it must ensure farmersâ interests are not sacrificed at the […]
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Agriculture is fuelling a global crisis of antibiotic resistance
By Bethany Bartlett The overuse of âlast resortâ antibiotics in farming industries will substantially reduce the effectiveness of life-saving medicines Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem […]
Government invites agritech startups to resolve sector issues
By Libza Mannan  The Agriculture Grand Challenge, open to budding entrepreneurs and agritech startups, seeks solutions to 12 key agriculture problems. The programme aims to benefit […]
Peace process in Myanmar will benefit north-eastern states: India
Spokesperson in the external affairs ministry Raveesh Kumar said comprehensive peace and national reconciliation in Myanmar will also be conducive for peace and prosperity in […]
‘Indiaâs thrust on organic farming could tackle food insecurity, migration’
By Ruchika Uniyal Alternative methods of farming, such as organic farming, introduced by the Indian government in several states is the right strategy to tackle food insecurity, […]
India’s $230 million plan to stop crop burning that pollutes Delhi falls short of estimates
By Neha Dasgupta & Mayank Bhardwaj NEW DELHI: The Indian governmentâs plan to spend $230 million over two years to prevent crop residue burning is […]
Playing it safe: Promoting sustainable biotech in India
Modern biotechnology promises remarkable advances in agriculture, medicine and industrial products. The genomes of many plants and animals are being mapped, and techniques are being […]
India aims to deliver groundbreaking agricultural blockchain
“IndiaChain” goes beyond agriculture and beyond the smart farms that Australian agri-tech is focused on. It’s become a joke in some circles. Just cash in […]
The Negative Impact of Climate Change Looms Over Indian Agriculture
By SANJEET KASHYAP The Economic Survey tries to address the impact of climate change on agriculture in India. While the nation regards farmers as âannadataâ (provider […]
Series of health camps for media fraternity rolls on
By Nava Thakuria A unique weekly healthcare initiative has been taken up by a press club in northeast India, where practicing physicians are being invited […]