Govt to distribute drones to FPOs with 80% subsidy
In a move to take technology to the agriculture fields, state govt has decided to grant drones to farm producers’ organizations (FPOs). The drones will be distributed to the FPOs with a massive 80% subsidy. AP is reportedly the first state in the country to utilize drones in agriculture with the state’s subsidy. The State […]
Fertilizer sales rise 14% in Apr-May, robust demand to continue
Sales of Urea, MOP and complex fertilizers during May were recorded at 88-96 per cent of the requirement whereas the DAP off take was about 60 per cent of the estimated demand despite the government claim of making phosphatic fertilizer available almost double of the quantity required for the month. Total sales of all these […]
Glyphosate Linked to Multiple Cancers Even at “Safe” Levels, Says Major Study
A groundbreaking study has confirmed that glyphosate, the widely used herbicide ingredient in Roundup, can cause multiple types of cancer even at levels considered safe by regulatory agencies. The Global Glyphosate Study, led by the Ramazzini Institute in Italy, exposed rats to glyphosate from the prenatal stage through their entire lifespan, mimicking long-term human exposure. […]
Monsoon makes impressive gains in north-west, east parts of India
The monsoon made impressive gains over north-western and eastern parts of the country on Wednesday as it advanced into some parts of Rajasthan and East Uttar Pradesh; some more parts of Madhya Pradesh and Bihar; and remaining parts of Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, with its northern limit reaching Barmer, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Gwalior, Khajuraho, Sonbhadra and Gaya. […]
Use balanced fertilizers, organic minerals, Biostimulants to improve organic carbon in soil, says Yara’s Kanwar
Deficiency of organic carbon in soil is a major issue which can be tackled through a comprehensive crop nutrient management programme along with organic minerals and biostimulants as there is no one solution that can be applied everywhere, said Sanjiv Kanwar, Managing Director, Yara South Asia, while releasing the company’s Sustainability Report 2024. About the […]
IFTEX 2025: Kenya’s floral industry steals show on global stage
Kenya’s floriculture industry stole the show during the recently concluded International Flower Trade Exhibition (IFTEX) 2025, held at the Visa Oshwal Center in Nairobi. The three-day vibrant event attracted record-breaking visitors and exhibitors. Therefore, pre-registrations were 25% higher compared to last year. Overall, 189 exhibitors from 18 countries displayed their floral varieties and latest technologies. The event […]
Monsoon breaks 20-day-long hiatus, may enter North-West India this week
The monsoon managed to break a 20-day-long hiatus after it made an early onset over Kerala on May 24, and has on Monday advanced into remaining parts of north Arabian Sea and Gujarat, even as an incoming western disturbance dug deeper with prospects of animating an existing circulation in the neighbourhood to rustle up a […]
Geopolitical implications of the India-UK FTA on agrochemical supply chains and market access
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed recently does more than improve trade equations. Systematisation of the trade system augurs well for the agricultural and agrochemical sectors. The structuring of the system is certain to influence supply chains, iron out regulatory friction and even improve competitiveness among key players across regions. The FTA does more […]
Monsoon may enter most parts of North-West India next week
The south-west monsoon is likely to advance over remaining parts of Central and East India and parts of North-West India during this week (June 12-18) and over most parts of North-West India during the next week (June 19-25), India Meteorological Department (IMD) has said. The national forecaster also confirmed a watch for a cyclonic circulation/low-pressure […]
Japan’s AI Powered drones are planting forests 10 times faster using smart seed pod technology, helping restore ecosystems from the air
Japan is revolutionizing reforestation with AI-powered drones, planting forests 10 times faster than traditional methods! Using cutting-edge technology, scientists in Japan have developed drones that use LiDAR scanning to map terrain and analyze soil conditions. This allows them to find the best planting spots before launching biodegradable seed pods into the ground. These pods are […]