Weak start to monsoon seen clouding Kharif season outlook: Report
India's monsoon has begun with a significant rainfall deficit, impacting kharif sowing, particularly for pulses and cotton. While reservoir levels offer a buffer, a prolonged dry spell could raise food prices and strain rural economies. Experts emphasize close monitoring, as the July-August period will be crucial for crop prospects and overall economic recovery.
Bengal free of shackles and on path to creating history, says PM Modi
The Prime Minister, who participated in an event to mark Paschim Banga Dibas in Hooghlys Tarakeswar, said that during partition attempts were made to include the whole of Bengal in Pakistan, and accused the Congress party of surrendering before those conspirators
PM participates in 'Paschimbanga Divas' celebration, releases PM-Kisan instalment worth 18,880 crore
PM Modi also released the 23rd instalment of the PM-Kisan scheme worth 18,880 crore, benefiting over 9.44 crore farmers across the country
El Nino Impact: Milk prices likely to go up, again
Poor rainfall typically leads farmers to reduce cattle numbers because of shortages of fodder and water, lowering milk output and pushing up prices.
This initiative marks a significant stride towards India's circular bioeconomy, reducing reliance on food-based feedstocks and bolstering energy security through indigenous innovation.
El Nino fear pushes farmers in Srikakulam and Vizianagaram towards water-saving paddy methods
Farmers in Andhra Pradesh's Srikakulam and Vizianagaram districts are shifting to water-saving rice farming techniques. Facing potential El Nino impacts, cultivators are embracing Direct Seeded Rice and Alternate Wetting and Drying. These methods significantly reduce water usage and labor costs. The Dr Reddy's Foundation is actively promoting these changes, alongside soil health improvements, to ensure sustainable agriculture in the region.
The case for banning paraquat in India
There is no question that as a herbicide, paraquat is effective. What remains a question the country needs to decide on, is whether the human and public health costs associated with it outweigh its benefits as an affordable weed killer
