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Paddy planting continues to lead India's Kharif sowing
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Crops that are sown during October and November and the produce harvested from January depending on maturity are Rabi. Crops sown during June-July and dependent on monsoon rains are harvested in October-November are kharif. Crops produced between Rabi and Kharif are Summer crops.
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Groundwater depletion will increase in coming decades as temperature warms
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
According to a new study sponsored by the University of Michigan, farmers in India have reacted to rising temperatures by increasing groundwater withdrawal for irrigation. If current trends continue, groundwater loss might triple by 2080, endangering India's food and water security.
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Genewin Biotech's Bamboo Plants Prove Resilient Amidst Widespread Flowerin
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 1: In a period marked by widespread bamboo flowering that has devastated crops across multiple states in India, Genewin Biotech stands out as a beacon of reliability. According to the Times of India's report on May 29, 2022, many bamboo plants, particularly Bambu
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Spowdi collaborates with SEWA to scale smart farming
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 30: Constituting around 85% of all farms worldwide, small-scale farmers produce approximately one-third of the world's food1. However, they rely heavily on rain-fed agriculture and are most vulnerable to climate change and depleting water tables. This affects their
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Bayer announces key leadership changes
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Thane (Maharashtra) [India], August 30: Bayer today announced that after more than 25 years of service, D Narain (D), the current President of Bayer South Asia; Vice Chairman, Managing Director & CEO of Bayer CropScience Limited (BCSL); and the Global Head of Smallholder Farming for Baye
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Paddy planting continues to lead India's Kharif crops sowing
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Commodity-wise, paddy sowing is at 384.05 lakh hectares, as against 367.83 lakh hectares same period last year.
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Discarded aloe vera peels could be a sustainable resource: Study
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Scientists believe that discarded aloe vera peels can work as a natural pesticide, repelling bugs. They discovered a number of bioactive chemicals in peel extracts that keep insects away from crops. Aloe barbadensis, often known as aloe vera, has been used for thousands of years to treat sk
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Paddy planting leads overall 2023 kharif crops sowing in India
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Farmers in India have sown kharif crops across 1022.51 lakh hectares so far this year, as against 1021.48 lakh hectares in the same period of last year, according to the latest data from the Agriculture Ministry.
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Crop Life Science IPO Opens on 18th August, 2023
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 17: Crop Life Science Limited, a leading manufacturer of agricultural chemicals, has announced its plans to go public with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) on August 18th, 2023. The company is aiming to raise Rs 26.73 crore through this IPO, with shares set to be li
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Celebrate Raksha Bandhan with ROD's Gen Z Denim Extravaganza
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], August 16: River of Design (ROD), the ultimate denim destination for Gen Z, is thrilled to announce an exciting Raksha Bandhan offer. From August 15th to August 31st, fashion-forward shoppers can avail themselves of an exclusive deal: Buy 2 pairs of ROD jeans and receive a
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Aloe vera peels that have been discarded could be sustainable resource: St
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Scientists believe that these peels, or rinds, can deter bugs by acting as a natural insecticide. They discovered several bioactive compounds in peel extracts that deter insects from feasting on crops.
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India’s kharif crop planting area rises; paddy leading year-on-year
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Commodity-wise, paddy sowing is at 328.22 lakh hectares, as against 312.80 lakh hectares same period last year. Notably, India in July amended the rice export norms by putting non-basmati white rice, a major export item, in the "prohibited" category.
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