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Gone are the days when rubber growers from far away destinations descended on the Central Travancore townships in search of quality planting materials. Strung by a sharp drop in the demand for rubber saplings locally, the famed rubber nurseries of Kerala have started moving to the North East.

Farmers in Amritsar, under the aegis of Kisan Mazdoor Sangharsh Committee, continued to sit on railway tracks as they staged a 'Rail Roko Andolan' (Rail Roko Agitation) on Sunday over their demands, including a Committee for MSP (Minimum Support Price), withdrawal of cases regarding agitation in Delhi, and compensation and…

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Thessaly, one of Greece’s breadbaskets, has been left devastated with crops ruined and animals dead

TNCPEA urges APEDA to restore export incentive for cashew kernels to 5%, exempt raw cashew nuts from FSSAI clearance, and increase interest equalisation scheme rate to 5%. This will help revive cashew exports, which have dropped due to the current 2.5% incentive and 3% interest rate.

Australia’s plan to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 relies heavily on carbon credits.

The U.S. West Coast produces over 90% of America’s wine, but it’s also prone to wildfires — a combustible combination that spelled disaster in 2020 for the industry and one that scientists are scrambling to neutralize

Preserving traditional agricultural tools elbowed out by mechanisation

Leaders pay tribute to veteran agricultural scientist M.S. Swaminathan for his contributions to India's self-reliance on rice & wheat production, increase in minimum support price & hunger-free India dream. His work inspired younger generation & was appreciated by all, from Jayalalithaa to Kamal Haasan.

Eminent agriculture scientist and Father of Green Revolution in India M.S. Swaminathan had worked with Karnataka government in various capacities. He was a frequent visitor to Bengaluru where he took part in agriculture-related engagements and delivered lectures.

M.S. Swaminathan remembered as visionary scientist, administrator; his contributions to India's agriculture sector include developing high-yielding Basmati rice, innovatively using mutation technology, genetics for production and food security, and launching programmes. His legacy of nutritional quality, bio fortification, precision farming, and Central Institute for Women in Agriculture will be remembered.