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Wheat sowing up 4.28 per cent at 202.54 lakh hectares so far

As per the ministry's latest data, wheat was sown in 8.34 lakh hectare more area so far in the ongoing rabi (winter) season.

06 Dec 2019 7:53 PM

Untimely rains hit India's summer crops, delay rural economy recovery

Heavy rains in October and November have brought more misery to India’s farmers.

16 Nov 2019 12:20 PM

Incessent rains damage crops in Nashik region

Crops spread over 21,901.71 hectares across 758 villages in the district have been damaged due to heavy rains affecting 32,433 farmers.

10 Aug 2019 2:41 PM

Monsoon deficit narrows; kharif sowing progressing well: Agri Min

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has projected overall monsoon to remain normal.

09 Aug 2019 3:20 PM

Pre-monsoon rains cause damage to crops in Odisha

Farmers have said that since the yield was good this year, crop loss due to heavy rain might be higher.

06 Jun 2019 6:26 AM

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Genetics technology could give rise to more crops, fresher food

The food industry has faced pressure from retailers as consumer awareness of genetically modified foods has increased.

07 Aug 2018 9:17 AM

India’s arid lands, thirsty crops

India’s water crisis stems from a thorny mix of economic, geographic and political factors.

13 Jun 2018 1:20 AM

Global warming reduces protein in key crops: study

This is causing populations at risk of growth stunting and early death. Find out more.

02 Aug 2017 1:52 PM

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