India’s first International Agri Hackathon recently wrapped up in Pune. The event was attended by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. It highlighted new agriculture technologies and announced nine ‘Clean Plant’ projects aimed at promoting disease-free horticulture across the country. Out of these, three projects will be based in…
In a worrying case of agroterrorism, two Chinese researchers, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, have been arrested for allegedly smuggling a dangerous crop fungus, Fusarium graminearum, into the United States. This fungus poses a significant threat to agriculture and public health. The case highlights the potential risks of biological threats to food security. Yunqing Jian,…
Weather patterns are changing across India due to several cyclonic circulations. This week, states like Meghalaya, Bihar, Rajasthan, Odisha, Kerala, and Delhi-NCR will see heavy rains, thunderstorms, and heatwave alerts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forewarned that these weather changes could lead to significant impacts on agriculture and daily life. In Meghalaya, the forecast…
At the National Agriculture-Renewable Energy Conference 2025, Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan discussed the need for integrating solar energy into farming. He highlighted that agricultural output has increased by 40% since Prime Minister Modi took office. Chouhan emphasized that solar energy could improve farmer prosperity while also protecting the environment. The conference, organized by the…
As Valentine’s Day approaches, many people are excited about chocolate. However, the future of chocolate is uncertain due to climate change. Cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, is under threat. Cocoa trees grow best in certain conditions, mainly in regions near the equator. These areas are experiencing rising temperatures and changing rainfall patterns, which affect…
