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Texas warns of rising unsolicited seed mailings; China-linked parcels rais
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Texas agricultural authorities issued alerts after residents reported receiving unsolicited seed packages. Officials collected 126 bags in early January and over 1,100 last year, warning the seeds may carry invasive species or pests. Investigators suspect links to a global "brushing scam," a
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Andhra Pradesh: Berry Borer pest threatens Araku coffee, farmers appeal fo
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The pest burrows into coffee cherries, laying about 50 eggs inside each fruit. Scientists warn that these eggs hatch within 30-35 days, allowing the larvae to infest remaining cherries and potentially ruin the entire harvest. Officials estimate that each insect can produce up to seven genera
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Researchers demonstrate new technique for boosting plant growth with bacte
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Researchers have successfully demonstrated a technique for encapsulating bacteria, which can subsequently be preserved and applied to plants to promote their growth and protect them from pests and infections. The technique paves the way for a variety of crop applications that will enable far
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"BJP's double-engine government is against farmers": SP MP Awadhesh Prasad
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Speaking on the plight of farmers, Prasad said, "The BJP's double engine government is against farmers. Until farmers are happy, this country cannot be happy. Our party had raised questions about the government's policies to help farmers deal with pests and animals."
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Tocklai Tea research institute of Jorhat deploys reduviid bugs to combat t
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
A groundbreaking biological approach has been initiated to manage the pest infestation in the tea gardens by breeding and deploying the Reduviid Bugs, a native carnivorous insect of Assam.
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Grain Silos - The Linchpin of India's Food Security Ecosystem
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 14: India has long grappled with the challenge of efficiently storing its abundant food grain harvests. Historically, India's grain storage has been dominated by conventional warehouses and open-air (CAP) storage facilities. While these antiquated storage methods h
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Israelis warned to be prepared for mosquito season
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Spring brings with it ideal conditions for the development of sanitary pests, explained the ministry.
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Best Agrolife Ltd Becomes First Indian Agrochemical Company to Indigenousl
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], January 31: Best Agrolife Ltd (BAL), a leading agrochemical manufacturer in India, has received the registration for the indigenous manufacturing of a groundbreaking agrochemical from the Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIBRC). This innovative agro
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Soil transported by marine freight, laden with harmful pests and diseases:
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Invasive alien species, which are sometimes introduced unintentionally by human activities, can outcompete and overwhelm native flora and fauna, driving species to extinction and altering ecosystem equilibrium. Understanding why they settle in new areas and how they got there in the first p
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Scanty rain hits tea industry in North Bengal
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
The North Bengal tea industry which accounts for around 25 per cent of the total production of India tea is suffering hefty losses this year due to very less rain and the incessant effect of pests.
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How Jogani Waterproofing mesh enhance the life of your waterproofing and s
Updated : 2 years, 10 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], May 8 (ANI/PNN): When it comes to searching for the best waterproofing methods in India, professionals and construction companies look no further beyond -Joganireinforcement Fiberglass Mesh. The company is currently considered the industry leader in providing
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Best Agrolife Ltd bags new technical and formulations registrations from C
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 1 (ANI/NewsVoir): Best Agrolife Ltd (BAL) (BSE: BESTAGRO 539660), one of the top agrochemical companies in India, has obtained registrations from Central Insecticides Board & Registration Committee (CIBRC) to indigenously manufacture five new technicals which
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