By M. A. Sudheer Babu, Pattambi Honey bees are among the most socially organised insects on Earth and play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance. They are among the most efficient pollinators of agricultural crops and wild plant species. Recognising their importance in ensuring global food security, biodiversity, and environmental sustainability, the United Nations Read More…
The Uttarakhand cabinet on Wednesday approved the Voluntary/Partial Land Consolidation Incentive Policy, 2026, aimed at promoting agriculture and reducing migration from the state’s hill regions. The policy seeks to consolidate fragmented landholdings to improve farming activities and strengthen rural livelihoods in hilly districts. Officials said the government plans to bring 275 villages across 11 hill Read More…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to cooperate with possible restrictions and adopt energy-saving measures amid the continuing crisis in West Asia. Speaking at an event in Hyderabad, Modi called on people to avoid unnecessary foreign travel in order to help protect the country’s foreign exchange reserves. He also appealed to citizens to Read More…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has said the 2025–26 wheat season remains “mixed but resilient,” with overall production expected to stay stable despite weather-related challenges. Wheat was sown over an estimated 33.4 million hectares this season, with no major pest or disease outbreaks reported. Officials said timely and early sowing led to an Read More…
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare organised the North Zone Agriculture Conference in Lucknow on Thursday, bringing together key policymakers, scientists, and farmers to chart a future roadmap for the sector. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Union Ministers of State, and representatives from six states and three Read More…
M A SUDHEER BABU, PATTAMBI Despite occasional spells of rain, rising summer temperatures are posing a serious threat to agriculture across Kerala, with coconut farming among the most affected. Water levels in wells, streams, and rivers are steadily declining, raising concerns about irrigation and crop sustainability. Agricultural experts warn that neglecting coconut palms during the Read More…
Madhyapradesh: A three-day Advanced Agriculture Festival, Exhibition, and Training programme began at Dussehra Maidan in Raisen on Saturday, bringing together farmers, experts, and policymakers on a common platform. The event was inaugurated by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, and Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan. Addressing the gathering, Rajnath Read More…
Aluva: At a time when environmental concerns are escalating across the country, 76-year-old social worker and environmentalist Sreeman Narayanan from Muppathadam in Aluva is quietly making a difference through sustained grassroots efforts rooted in Gandhian principles. Known locally as a “one-man army,” Narayanan has been actively engaged in conservation activities for decades, using his own Read More…
NEW DELHI: India has taken a major step towards clean energy with the signing of green ammonia agreements under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The agreements were exchanged between fertiliser companies and green ammonia producers at an event attended by Union Minister JP Nadda and Union Minister Pralhad Joshi. A total of 11 projects have Read More…
Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Friday said that the overuse of chemical fertilisers and excessive water consumption are damaging soil fertility in parts of the country. Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, he noted that such practices are affecting long-term agricultural productivity. The minister said the Centre is promoting crop diversification to address the issue. He highlighted Read More…