A new study has issued a stark warning about the future of India’s climate. Conducted by IPE Global and Esri India, it reveals that by 2030, the country will likely experience a 43% increase in extreme rainfall events. This alarming trend poses serious risks to agriculture, infrastructure, and urban living. The study was launched at…
In a significant move to promote sustainable fisheries, ICAR-CIFRI has partnered with local organisations to engage over 3,300 farmers and fishers on Sagar Island, located in the Sundarbans. This initiative, under the VKSA 2025 programme, aims to address the pressing challenges faced by the community due to climate change and environmental degradation. Sagar Island is…
A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that crops like wheat, coffee, beans, and cassava could lose up to half of their best farmland by the year 2100 due to climate change. The report highlights that five out of nine major staple and cash crops are already losing their optimal growing…
In India, gene editing is changing agriculture for the better. This technology helps create crops that are more resilient, nutritious, and sustainable. Researchers from top institutes like the Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) and the Indian Institute of Rice Research (IIRR) have developed new rice varieties using gene editing. These include DRR Dhan 100, also…
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…
