Agriculture is the backbone of many economies. It provides food and raw materials. Farmers cultivate crops and rear livestock. This sector employs a portion of the population. Sustainable practices are essential for future growth. Climate change poses challenges to agricultural productivity. Innovations in technology can enhance efficiency. Agriculture also plays a vital role in cultural traditions and rural livelihoods.
A very important study emerged denoting the impact of climate-driven vegetation changes on the Indian subcontinent's historical narrative. Researchers from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP) revealed...
Himachal Pradesh is currently facing an unusual climatic situation, characterised by abnormally high temperatures and an important lack of rainfall. This year, the state has recorded some of...
The ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly the Israel-Hamas conflict, have disrupted global trade routes, notably affecting the supply of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser in India. As the Rabi season...
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) achieved an important victory in the Haryana Assembly elections, winning 48 out of 90 seats, defying expectations that the Congress party would capitalise...
The Government of India launched the Namo Drone Didi Scheme, aimed at empowering Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) by providing them with drones for agricultural services. With a...
The Maharashtra state elections in 2024 are unfolding in a markedly different agricultural landscape compared to previous elections. Following a series of poor monsoon seasons that severely impacted...
Recent developments in 2024 have brought into light the pressing issue of inflation in India, particularly driven by surging food prices. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has...
The Maharashtra state elections in 2024 are unfolding against a backdrop of improved agricultural conditions compared to previous years. Following a period marked by severe drought and agricultural...
Recently, India has launched an innovative initiative aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and disaster preparedness at the grassroots level. The Gram Panchayat-Level Weather Forecasting programme, introduced by the...
In October 2024, the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) in India, in partnership with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), launched a...
