CMFRI identifies 342 sites for large-scale seaweed farming
The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has geo-referenced 342 farming sites, over 24,167 hectares, for seaweed cultivation. The expected...
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Fast-fashion chain Primark to train cotton farmers in India on sustainable farming methods
Primark, one of Europe's biggest fast fashion chains, has pledged to train an additional 125,000 smallholder cotton farmers in more...
Natural farming is India’s answer to the world on food security, environment concerns: PM Modi
India’s advances in natural farming will show the world the path to achieve food security while keeping living in harmony...
Commercial farming to be at par with industry in water-use
The government is set to reconsider putting water-guzzling commercial farming at par with industry as far as water use prioritisation...
Adopt ‘trench farming’ to grow herbs, vegetables in Ladakh: Assocham
Farmers in the Union Territory of Ladakh should be informed about alternatives to greenhouses, such as low tunnel technology or...
Israel to help 75 villages with intensive modern farming
As part of its deepening bilateral ties with India in agriculture, Israel will help 75 villages in eight States to...
Data-driven farming can maximise yields: Nasscom
Artificial Intelligence, which is transforming the IT services and products landscape, has the potential to relieve the agriculture sector from...
To push horticulture farming, Gujarat unlocks barren land through leased model
In a bid to augment additional space for horticulture farming, Gujarat government has announced to allot barren government land on...
Dealers cheer ATMA’s ₹1,100-cr package to boost rubber farming in N-E
The Indian Rubber Dealers Federation has hailed the initiative of Automotive Tyre Manufacturers Association (ATMA) to invest ₹1,100 crore over...
Organic farming model of spices research body gets national recognition
The integrated farming model and organic agriculture packages introduced by Indian Institute of Spices Research is proving to be a...
