The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) is taking strong action against unfair practices in organic product certification. APEDA, which works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, is responsible for overseeing the National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP). This program sets clear standards for certifying organic products. Recently, APEDA decided to…
Farming is getting smarter! Scientists have developed a new technology that helps crops grow better using less water. This is great news for farmers, especially in areas where water is scarce. The technology uses special sensors. These sensors are placed in the soil. They measure how much water is available for the plants. This information…
Dharminder, a 45-year-old farmer from Mohali, Punjab, has turned cow dung into a fortune, achieving a remarkable Rs 2 crore turnover. His journey began not in a field, but in a corporate office, where he worked as a personal assistant for 15 years. Feeling unfulfilled and lacking financial freedom, Dharminder decided to quit his job…
India’s programme to blend ethanol with petrol, initially designed to help sugarcane farmers, is now largely powered by grains like maize and rice. This shift has attracted significant investment and changed the landscape of ethanol manufacturing. The Ethanol Blending Programme (EBP) began with a clear goal: to support sugar mills by creating an extra income…
Scientists are increasingly finding tiny plastic particles, called microplastics, inside our bodies. These particles have been found in our blood, lungs, and even our brains. Some research suggests that microplastics might affect our gut microbes, which play a key role in our health, including digestion and mental well-being. Although more research is needed, experts advise…
A major report highlights that the planet has reached its first critical climate tipping point. This means that warm water coral reefs are now facing a long-term decline. This is a serious concern for hundreds of millions of people who depend on these reefs. The report, compiled by 160 scientists from 23 countries, states that…
The number of wild bee species in Europe at risk of extinction has significantly increased. Over the past decade, the rate has more than doubled, according to recent scientific studies. Similarly, the number of endangered butterfly species has almost doubled. These findings come from studies for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) red…
Himachal Pradesh is seeing more farmers switch to natural farming. This is a method that avoids chemicals. The State government is supporting this move with special policies. It’s a way to help farmers and protect the environment at the same time. Sunil Kumar, a farmer from Kangra district, is happy with his earnings. He sold…
The United States’ farming sector is going through a tough time. New research shows a growing trade deficit, meaning the US is importing more farm goods than it’s exporting. At the same time, a government shutdown has stopped important market information from being released. These two problems are causing a lot of uncertainty for farmers…
In Gujarat, a unique group called the ‘Ganesh Vandana Parivar’ is creating Ganesh murtis (idols) in a special way. They use natural clay and colours made from different rocks. These materials are collected from various parts of India, like Kutch, Dwarka, and Kashmir. This group works from their homes in Manipur, Ahmedabad. What makes them…
