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Vijeesh interacts with students. (Photo Jayan Bose)

Lessons in conservation

Vijeesh Ethayi has been on a mission to expand the green cover on his land.

31 Jan 2018 12:11 AM IST

The loan waiver amount will be directly deposited into the accounts of the farmers.

Economic Survey: Migrating men leading to feminisation' of agriculture

Women are increasingly donning multiple roles as cultivators, entrepreneurs and labourers, according to the Economic...

30 Jan 2018 6:43 AM IST

The rates for residential purposes will be increased by 17 per cent and for industries by 50 per cent.

Water charges to rise outside city

Beer, cold drinks may be dearer now.

20 Jan 2018 3:43 AM IST

Lakhs of farmers had to wait for loan waiver as software glitches delayed the implementation.

Nashik Minister urges farmers to take up organic methods

Mr Mahajan also received the Karyasham Aamdar' (capable award) given by a local institution on Sunday.

26 Feb 2018 2:23 AM IST

The entrepreneur brothers have committed $30 million over 10 years to the Wadhwani AI institute in Mumbai. (Photo: Pixabay)

Brothers look to harness artificial intelligence for greater good

The duo launched what is billed as the world's first nonprofit institute dedicated to putting AI to improving lives of...

25 Feb 2018 8:40 PM IST

Addressing a conference on doubling farm income by 2022, Modi said pulses production in the country has risen to 23 mn tonnes from 17 mn tonnes in just one year. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

Modi hard sells pro-farmer initiatives announced in year budget

PM said that coating urea with neem has helped in enhancing efficiency of fertiliser and boosting productivity as also...

20 Feb 2018 8:39 PM IST

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Myanmar farmers going against the grain with apps

Many farmers are turning to tech to address the knowledge gap in a country where two thirds of the workforce are...

18 Feb 2018 11:33 AM IST

The study estimates that roughly 10 million people may have lived within the Maya Lowlands, meaning that kind of massive food production might have been needed. (Photo: AP)

Massive Mayan society discovered under Guatemala jungle

The discoveries included industrial-sized agricultural fields and irrigation canals.

3 Feb 2018 3:51 PM IST

Lakhs of farmers had to wait for loan waiver as software glitches delayed the implementation.

Set up Indian standards for good agricultural practices: IMMA

One of the proven methods to prevent pest and disease incidence is balanced nutrition.

20 April 2018 5:43 PM IST

About 700 farmers have committed suicide in the drought-hit Vidarbha and Marathwada region. (Photo: AFP)

Study finds India at risk of food shortage due to climate change

Climate change is expected to lead to more extremes of both rainfall and drought, with different effects in different...

3 April 2018 10:24 AM IST

Science must address the problem of land degradation and water duty on crops to find solutions that are context-specific and resource sensitive.

Farm friendly: Agriculture needs science, not politics

Sadly, political economy has pushed agriculture science to the background.

29 July 2018 2:31 AM IST

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and health minister Satyendar Jain after a press conference in New Delhi on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

CM Kejriwal: Solar energy scheme to boost farmers' income

Earning will increase 3-5 times from present Rs 30K per acre.

25 July 2018 3:51 AM IST