In the Ganjam district of Odisha, September brings a golden glow to the fields as foxtail millet ripens. This harvest time is marked by ‘Tammne Abdoor’, a special festival celebrated by the Saura community. It’s a time of joy and gratitude for the bounty of the land. Farmers in villages like Balisahi, Dharakote block, treat…
Khanna Police in Punjab have arrested eight individuals in connection with a large-scale Ponzi scam. The scam involved an organic farming firm called “Generation of Farming.” The firm allegedly promised investors exceptionally high returns, leading to over 23,000 people investing a total of Rs 170 crore. According to Khanna Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Jyoti…
The US and India could forge a beneficial soyabean trade deal, addressing food security for India and supporting American farmers. This comes as US soyabean exports to China have been hit by tariffs. When former US President Trump imposed tariffs on China in 2018, China retaliated by taxing US soyabeans. This led to a sharp…
Indian cotton farmers are struggling as duty-free cotton imports flood the market. Prices are falling below the government’s Minimum Support Price (MSP). Many farmers are forced to sell their cotton to private buyers for less than the MSP. The government had set the MSP for medium-staple cotton at ₹7,710 per quintal and for long-staple cotton…
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…
