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The Rainforest Alliance is taking part in the UNFCCC COP26 climate summit by underscoring the importance of nature-based solutions in tackling climate change. At a time when global temperatures are rising and ecosystems are under stress, such initiatives highlight the urgent need to align environmental conservation with economic activities. The organization’s focus areas include the…
Saffron, often called “red gold,” is the most expensive spice in the world, with prices ranging from ₹2.5 lakh to ₹7 lakh per kilogram. It comes from the delicate stigmas of the saffron flower (Crocus sativus) and holds significant value in the culinary, medicinal, and cosmetic industries. Despite the high demand, India produces only about…
India’s agriculture depends heavily on the quality and availability of seeds. Recognising this, the Union government released the Draft Seeds Bill, 2025, aiming to modernise the Seeds Act of 1966 and the Seeds (Control) Order, 1983. The draft seeks to regulate the seed sector more effectively while balancing farmers’ rights and industry growth. Why Was…
India’s agricultural future increasingly depends on collective strength rather than individual struggle. Recognising this, the Government of India has decided to extend the Farmer Producer Organisation (FPO) scheme for another five years, aiming to resolve long-standing issues of finance, compliance, and sustainability faced by farmer collectives across the country. What is the FPO Scheme? A…
For years, the story of stubble burning in India revolved around Punjab. Winter smog, satelliteimages, and public outrage consistently pointed towards the north-west. But 2025 hasrewritten that script.This year, Madhya Pradesh recorded nearly three times more paddy stubble burningincidents than Punjab, emerging as the country’s most active hotspot for farm fires — not dueto neglect,…
Plants as Silent Witnesses of PollutionWe often notice air pollution when it irritates our eyes or clouds the skyline—but plants feel its impactlong before we do. Trees growing along busy roads and industrial zones are constantly exposed toharmful exhaust fumes. Over time, this exposure quietly affects their ability to perform the mostessential life process: photosynthesis.This…