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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…
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…
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….
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,…
The Aravalli Verdict Explained: What the Supreme Court’s Decision Really Means The Aravalli range, India’s oldest mountain system, has long served as a natural shield—recharging groundwater, curbing air pollution, and preventing the spread of desertification across North India. A recent Supreme Court ruling has once again brought the fragile future of this ancient range into…
Leverhulme Trust Announces Timeline for Early Career Fellowships 2026 The Leverhulme Trust, one of the UK’s most prestigious research funding bodies, has announced the timeline for its Early Career Fellowships (ECF) 2026, a flagship scheme designed to support outstanding early-career researchers in building an independent academic profile. Widely regarded as a benchmark award within the…
Hands That Feed Us Every year, Farmers’ Day arrives without noise or celebration. There are no fireworks, no long holidays, and no applause that echoes across cities. Yet it belongs to the people who wake up before the sun, walk barefoot on damp soil, and place their faith in seeds that may or may not…
In an era where global challenges demand global solutions, an ambitious scientific collaboration between India and Russia is rewriting the script for agricultural biotechnology. In September 2024, Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT) in Pantnagar, Uttarakhand, signed a landmark agreement with Saint Petersburg State University of Veterinary Medicine, marking a new chapter…
New Delhi, 23 December 2025 — Today, India celebrates National Farmers’ Day—also known as Kisan Diwas—a national observance dedicated to honoring the immense contributions of farmers to the country’s economy, food security, and rural life. The day falls on 23 December every year, marking the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, India’s fifth prime minister…
Hyderabad:The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE), Hyderabad, has invited nominations for the National Young Professional Development Program (NYPDP) 2026, aimed at strengthening competencies, career opportunities, and research priorities in Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services. The five-day national-level program will be conducted from March 16 to 20, 2026, at the MANAGE campus in Hyderabad….