Soil types and pH range

Understanding Soil Types and pH Range: A Key to Sustainable Agriculture

Soil is the foundation of agriculture, and its type and pH level play a decisive role in crop productivity, nutrient availability, and long-term soil health. Lets Understand Soil Types and pH Range. Experts emphasize that understanding soil characteristics is essential for farmers, gardeners, and policymakers aiming for sustainable and climate-resilient farming. Why Soil pH Matters…

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APN Proposal Development Training Workshop 2026

📣 Call for Participants: 2026 APN Proposal Development Training Workshop in Southeast Asia

Penang, Malaysia — 15 December 2025 — The Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research (APN) has officially opened applications for its 2026 Proposal Development Training Workshop (PDTW), scheduled to take place in Penang, Malaysia from 26–30 April 2026. The workshop aims to build research and proposal writing capacity among early-career professionals focusing on climate and…

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Startup TN

StartupTN Invites Applications for Technology Acquisition Incentives

Chennai: StartupTN–Technology Transfer Center has invited applications from eligible startups for financial support under its Incentives for Technology Acquisition scheme. The Government of Tamil Nadu has allocated ₹50 lakh for this initiative. The scheme is open to DPIIT-recognised startups registered in Tamil Nadu with a formal technology licensing agreement from a recognised academic or research…

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JNCASR’s SRFP: A Flagship Programme Inspiring Young Scientific Minds Since 1991

Bengaluru: The Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) continues its legacy of nurturing future scientists through its Summer Research Fellowship Programme (SRFP)—one of the Centre’s most prestigious and long-standing initiatives, launched in 1991. Under this flagship programme, science and engineering students at the bachelor’s and master’s levels are selected purely on merit and…

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Indo-French Scientific Collaboration to Strengthen Agricultural Research and Innovation

New Delhi:India and France are strengthening their long-standing scientific partnership to advance research and innovation in agriculture and allied sciences through the Indo-French Centre for the Promotion of Advanced Research (IFCPAR/CEFIPRA). Established in 1987, CEFIPRA is a unique bilateral institution supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, and the Ministry…

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Manage Dialogue 2026

MANAGE to Host International Workshop “MANAGE Dialogue 2026” on Future of Agricultural Extension

Hyderabad:The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, will organize an international workshop titled “MANAGE Dialogue 2026: Future of Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services” from 24 to 26 February 2026 at its campus in Hyderabad, India. The three-day global dialogue aims to bring together policymakers, researchers, extension professionals, development practitioners, agri-startups, and students to…

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Strengthening Farmers’ Collectives: Government Extends FPO Scheme for Five More Years

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…

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ai transforms agriculture

AI Meets Indian Fields: IIIT-Allahabad’s CVGG-16 Revolutionises Crop Disease Detection

In a major breakthrough for precision agriculture in India, researchers at the Indian Institute of Information Technology Allahabad (IIIT-A) have developed a cutting-edge artificial intelligence system that allows farmers to detect crop diseases in real time, directly in the field — even under challenging environmental conditions. This innovation, known as CVGG-16, marks a significant step…

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NABARD to Launch ₹1,000 Crore Second Fund to Boost Start-ups, Rural Enterprises

Hyderabad: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is set to launch a ₹1,000 crore second fund for start-ups through its investment subsidiary, Nabventures, marking a significant push to strengthen India’s rural and agri-start-up ecosystem. Announcing the initiative, NABARD Chairman K V Shaji said the new Fund II will build on the success…

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Supreme Court Strengthens CSR: Environment & Ecology Now Core Responsibilities

New Delhi: In a landmark judgment, the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has significantly reshaped the understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) by affirming that environmental and ecological responsibilities are intrinsic to it. The ruling elevates CSR from discretionary philanthropy to a domain of constitutional and strategic accountability, sending a clear signal to corporate India….

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