Crisis in the Fields: Long-Term Solutions Crucial for Agriculture’s Survival Amid Heatwave
The intense heatwave sweeping across north India has confined many to their homes, but agriculture remains vulnerable to this extreme weather phenomenon.
Inform Inspire Integrate
Stay up to date with the latest developments in the agriculture industry. From innovative farming techniques to market trends and policy changes, our news section provides comprehensive coverage for those interested in the ever-evolving world of agriculture.
The intense heatwave sweeping across north India has confined many to their homes, but agriculture remains vulnerable to this extreme weather phenomenon.
Extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across the globe. In India, the agricultural sector is especially vulnerable to these changes, with floods, erratic rainfall, and extreme heatwaves posing significant threats.
Global fisheries and aquaculture production have reached unprecedented levels, according to a new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to securing the future of the 70% population dependent on agriculture and allied sectors.
Retirement often means slowing down, but for 67-year-old Remesan T K, it marked the beginning of a new chapter.
Assam, a state highly susceptible to climate change impacts, is witnessing significant fluctuations in its agricultural production.
A recent United Nations early warning report has highlighted an alarming increase in acute food insecurity across 18 hunger hotspots.
As India embarks on the journey towards Amrit Kaal, the agricultural sector faces a complex array of challenges.
Farmers adopting climate-friendly farming techniques can potentially see their incomes soar by over 275%, while also enhancing soil quality, according to research conducted by the Centre for Advanced Studies on Climate Change at Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University (RPCAU), Pusa.
In the backdrop of losses from successive Kharif and Rabi crops, particularly maize and wheat, coupled with high diesel and electricity rates and skyrocketing compost prices, the farming community in Pakistan faces increasing disillusionment.
The humanitarian crisis in Sudan has reached a critical point as famine threatens millions, intensified by ongoing conflict and deliberate obstructions to aid.
The Bangaaru Vaickal Neeradhara Koottamaippu, a prominent water users’ association, has called for the immediate intervention of Lt. Governor C.P. Radhakrishnan to ensure the timely provision of essential agricultural inputs to farmers during the critical Sornavari season.
Several members of the World Trade Organization (WTO), including the United States and the United Kingdom, have raised concerns over India’s substantial farm input subsidies, which have reached $48 billion for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Despite being endowed with abundant solar resources and achieving significant solar energy production, Rajasthan has yet to harness this green energy for its own agricultural sector effectively.
QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), highlighted the pivotal role of nuclear technologies in ensuring food safety from the very beginning of the food production process.
India is set to receive above-average monsoon rains this year, according to the weather office’s latest forecast on Monday.
The country’s headline inflation rate has started to decline, projected to touch 15% soon. This drop is largely due to a significant decrease in wheat and flour prices.
In a bold move, BRS district president and Member of Legislative Council (MLC) Tata Madhusudhan has publicly challenged Agriculture Minister Tummala Nageswara Rao to a debate on the development of the agriculture sector in Telangana.
India, renowned for its agrarian roots, is witnessing a technological revolution in agriculture. Numerous startups are leveraging advanced innovations, data analytics, and sustainable practices to transform the country’s oldest industry.
The procurement of wheat during the Rabi marketing season 2024-25 is progressing smoothly across major procuring states in India.
In a groundbreaking move to enhance agricultural broadcasting, Doordarshan Kisan (DD Kisan) is set to introduce two AI-powered anchors named AI Krish and AI Bhoomi.
From bees to earthworms, and coral reefs to rain forests, biodiversity is essential for ensuring food diversity and transforming our food production systems.
On International Tea Day 2024, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) spotlighted the critical role women play in the tea sector, emphasizing their substantial contributions and the challenges they face.
Pakistan’s economy showed promising signs of recovery with a 2.09% growth in GDP for the third quarter of the financial year 2023-2024, driven primarily by robust agricultural output, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been awarded the King Hassan II of Morocco Great World Water Prize at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali.
The Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), QU Dongyu, emphasized the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital technologies on the global agrifood systems during the Business Federations of the G7 (B7) meeting in Rome.
Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mohammad Aurangzeb emphasized the significance of the banking sector’s recommendations for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), digital technology, and agriculture in promoting growth and sustainability.
In a recent episode of the State of the Economy podcast, Businessline’s Subramani R Mancombu engages in a thought-provoking discussion with Ashish Dobhal, CEO of UPL SAS.
In a landmark achievement for Odisha’s agricultural sector, Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) in the state have successfully ventured into international markets with their inaugural commercial shipment of fresh mangoes and vegetables.
The agriculture department in erstwhile Khammam district is prioritizing soil testing as a crucial measure to boost crop productivity and alleviate investment burdens for farmers.