Sustainable agriculture focuses on environmentally friendly farming practices. It aims to maintain soil health and conserve water. This approach reduces chemical use and promotes biodiversity. Farmers adopt crop rotation and organic methods. Sustainable agriculture supports local economies and food security. It also addresses climate change by reducing carbon footprints. Overall, it seeks to balance productivity with ecological preservation.
The degradation of soil is a pressing global issue. Every year, billions of tonnes of topsoil are lost due to various threats. This loss endangers food security, biodiversity,...
The Conference of Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is currently taking place in Riyadh. This gathering of over 200 member states is crucial...
The ICAR-Central Tuber Crops Research Institute (CTCRI) has introduced two innovative tapioca varieties. Named Sree Annam and Sree Manna, these varieties require less nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK)...
The global population is increasing rapidly, intensifying the demand for food. Traditional agricultural methods are unsustainable. Expanding farmland often leads to deforestation and ecosystem degradation. The introduction of...
India's agricultural exports have surged , reflecting the country's growing role in the global market. In the fiscal year 2022-2023, the agricultural export value reached $53.1 billion, a...
Global methane emissions are rising at an alarming rate. This trend poses important challenges to international climate goals aimed at limiting global warming. Nearly 160 countries have committed...
Recent advancements in agricultural technology focus on improving fertiliser efficiency. Traditional fertiliser practices have raised concerns over sustainability. Excessive use of chemical fertilisers can harm soil health and...
Millets have gained recognition for their health benefits. A recent study marks the importance of consuming millets in their whole grain form. Debranning millets reduces their nutritional value....
Recently, the urgency to combat climate change has intensified, leading to a burgeoning interest in carbon credits—tradable permits representing reduced greenhouse gas emissions. Countries are increasingly looking to...
