TN-based start-up launches soil-less media for growing seedlings, improving yield
FARMAI India, a Tamil Nadu-based start-up, has come up with a state-of-the-art soil-less media to raise young seedlings and ensure
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Tag: agriculture
BII says: India has a ‘very powerful’ role in food security
British International Investment (BII), UK’s development finance institution and impact investor, thinks that India has a “very powerful” role to
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Monsoon may peak to a new high this week as helpful features align
Monsoon is set to peak to a new high as it sails into the second half of July, normally the
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Eco-friendly innovations: The role of biological solutions in sustainable paddy cultivation
Eco-friendly innovations are revolutionising traditional farming practices. Paddy farming, a cornerstone of global food security, is transforming with the advent
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Knowing and governing India’s rainfed agriculture
Rainfed agriculture, practised in almost 60 per cent of arable land in India, is best pictured as small farms often
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R&D, tech adoption: How Budget can empower Indian farmers
The agricultural sector, which is the backbone of the Indian economy. has been through a challenging year. With monsoon playing
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WRMS plans to offer bundled insurance to one million farmers this year
Weather Risk Management Services Pvt Ltd (WRMS) plans to offer bundled insurance to about one million farmers this year, while
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Will Govt roll out scheme to promote high density cotton planting?
The high density planting (HDP) system in cotton crop, which has been talked out for past many years, has thrown
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What strategies help farmers maximise income through by-products?
In cattle farming, by-products are not only pivotal for maximising farm income but are essential components in various industries. The
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With 11% below normal rain in June, all eyes are on IMD’s July forecast as 50% of India deficient
All eyes are stuck on the July forecast of the India Meteorological Department (IMD), which will be released later on
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