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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…
Indian Rice Exporters Brush Off US Tariff Warnings Amid Record Global ShipmentsIndian rice exporters remain unfazed by recent tariff threats from US President Donald Trump, citing diversified markets and the minimal role of the US in their trade portfolio Tariff Threats in Context President Trump accused India of “dumping” rice into the US market earlier…
New Delhi | Krishi Ujala In a major step towards strengthening India’s agricultural economy and ensuring long-term food security, the Government of India has launched the Pradhan Mantri Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) 2025. The scheme aims to enhance foodgrain production, promote sustainable farming practices, and increase farmers’ income through targeted financial and technological support….
New Delhi: The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme continues to play a crucial role in strengthening the financial stability of India’s farming community. Launched in 2019, the central government scheme provides direct income support of ₹6,000 per year to eligible small and marginal farmers, transferred in three equal installments directly into their bank…
By turning sand, heat, and scarcity into opportunity, a new global collaboration is proving that tomorrow’s food can grow where we least expect it. When we think of deserts, we imagine endless sand, scorching heat, and a near-absence of life. Agriculture, traditionally, has never belonged in this picture. Yet today, deserts are fast becoming living…
Jaipur, Rajasthan — Farmers across several districts in Rajasthan have resumed protests over delayed and unpaid crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY). The agitation highlights long-standing grievances regarding PMFBY crop insurance claim delays, lack of transparency, and alleged irregularities in claim settlements by insurance companies. Tractor March and Farmers’ Demands…
Leh, Ladakh – The Ladakh Regional Centre of Almora’s Govind Ballabh Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment in Leh has secured a national patent for an innovative hydroponic farming system that utilises treated wastewater. This technique offers a crucial new standard for climate-smart agriculture and serves as an alternative to freshwater. It provides a sustainable…
In the hills, farming has always been about resilience. Steep slopes, fragile soils, scattered landholdings and an unpredictable climate have shaped agricultural practices for generations. Long before the conversation around climate-smart agriculture began, hill farmers had already found their answer — millets. For years, crops like mandua (finger millet), jhangora (barnyard millet) and kauni (foxtail…
Taipei: The International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF) has officially announced that applications for the 2026 TaiwanICDF International Higher Education Scholarship Program will be open from December 1, 2025 to March 15, 2026, inviting outstanding students from partner countries to pursue higher education in Taiwan. The TaiwanICDF scholarship provides full financial support for Bachelor’s, Master’s,…
Pantnagar/Wagga Wagga:G. B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (GBPUAT), Pantnagar, in collaboration with Charles Sturt University (CSU), Australia, has announced a Dual Doctoral Degree Programme (DDP) with fellowship support for eligible PhD scholars. The programme aims to strengthen international research collaboration and provide global exposure to Indian agricultural researchers. The dual doctoral programme is…