Deep-sea mining negotiators to meet under Donald Trump shadow
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) meets next week to continue debating rules for ocean floor mining in international waters, after the United States moved to unilaterally kick-start the controversial industry. The United States, which is not a signatory to the UN convention or an ISA member, disrupted the painstaking process this year when President Donald Trump issued an executive order calling for his government to speed up issuing permits for underwater mining, including in international waters.
India, Trinidad & Tobago ink six pacts to expand ties
The two leaders also explored potential collaboration in areas of defence, agriculture, healthcare and digital transformation, unified payments interface (UPI), capacity building and people-to-people exchanges
Govt plans to sell subsidised tomatoes
The government is set to offer subsidised tomatoes via NCCF and NAFED. This action addresses the recent price surge caused by heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh. These rains damaged crops and disrupted transportation. Tomato prices in Delhi NCR have already doubled, exceeding 60 per kilogram. The government aims to sell tomatoes for under 50 per kg.
Meltdown: Swiss glaciers hit annual tipping point weeks early
The snow and ice accumulated last winter by Switzerland's glaciers has already melted away, a monitoring service said, with Friday marking the alarming second-earliest arrival on record of the tipping point known as glacier loss day. With no glacier loss day, the summer would simply melt away only the snow that accumulated over the previous winter.
Indian agriculture should be kept out free trade agreement with U.S. or other countries: SKM leaders
They urged people to make the July 9 all-India protest a success
Major reports about how climate change affects the US are removed from websites
The United States government's climate assessment reports are missing from official websites. These reports are crucial for local governments and the public. Scientists worry about the removal of this vital information. The White House claims the data will be moved to NASA. However, the reports are not currently accessible. Experts fear this action hinders climate change preparation efforts.
Use certified seed to get better yield: APPSCA Director
Europe bakes in summer's first heatwave as continent warms
Southern Europeans braced Saturday for their first heatwave of the northern hemisphere summer, as climate change pushes thermometers on the world's fastest-warming continent increasingly into the red. Scientists have long warned that humanity's burning of fossil fuels is heating up the world with disastrous consequences for the environment, with Europe's ever-hotter and increasingly common blistering summer heatwaves a direct result of that warming.
Centre Issues Draft Rules To Ease Tree Felling On Agricultural Land, Boost Agroforestry
NEW DELHI, Jun 28: The Centre has issued model rules for the felling of trees on agricultural land in a bid to promote agroforestry with the aim of doubling farmers incomes, increasing tree cover outside forests and mitigating climate change. In a letter sent to all state governments on June 19, the environment ministry said the objective of Model Rules for Felling of Trees in Agricultural Lands is to enhance the ease of doing business in agroforestry and incentivise farmers [] The post Centre Issues Draft Rules To Ease Tree Felling On Agricultural Land, Boost Agroforestry appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Rescuers step up as summer heatwaves stoke heatstroke risk across US, Europe
As dangerously high temperatures sweep across parts of the United States and southern Europe this week, emergency workers are racing to mitigate the public health risk of heatstroke. The man tumbled into a ditch and the woman fainted, but they are now out of danger thanks to the intervention of SUMMA 112, she told AFP. - Treatment - When someone has heatstroke, the priority is to bring down their body temperature, for example by moving them into the shade or an air-conditioned room -- anything to shield them from the sun, Rodriguez explained.
Toxic threat from 'forever chemicals' sparks resistance in Georgia towns
Sasha and Jamie Cordle thought their small farm in rural Georgia would be a ladder out of working-class struggle, and a gift for their children and grandchildren. Sasha, who moved to the property after marrying Jamie in 2020, soon developed two autoimmune conditions, as well as high blood pressure and chronic fatigue.
Nalgonda district leads with the highest disbursement where 5.13 lakh farmers were given 679.19 crore
Mango farmers protest against low procurement prices offered by pulp industries in Chittoor
The farmers, comprising mostly elders, gathered in front of the District Collectorate and were about to perform yoga with banners reading Mango Farmers Yoga Day as a mark of protest, however, some senior officials persuaded them to withdraw their move
Catholics call for environmental action at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue
Brazilian Catholic worshippers created an eco-friendly carpet from recycled plastic caps in front of Rio de Janeiro's Christ the Redeemer statue, advocating for environmental protection before upcoming UN climate talks in the Amazon. Cardinal Orani Joao Tempesta led celebrations, emphasizing ecological co-responsibility and honoring Pope Francis's environmental encyclical.
Most of Europe's bathing waters safe for swimming: Report
More than three quarters of bathing waters monitored in the European Union, Albania and Switzerland were of excellent quality in 2024, the 27-member bloc's environment agency said on Friday. EU members meanwhile are obliged to monitor popular bathing places from May to September and rank the water quality as excellent, good, sufficient or poor.
21 officials suspended over 40-crore farm scam in Maharashtra
According to officials, Out of the 80 crore received, 40 crore was misappropriated in Ambad and Ghansawangi tehsils
Climate change could double summer rainfall in the Alps: Study
Short, intense summer rainfall in Alpine regions is likely to become more frequent and severe in the future because of global warming, according to a study released Thursday by the University of Lausanne (UNIL). With such warming, an intense storm currently expected once every 50 years could occur once every 25 years in the future, said the Swiss university, which conducted the study in collaboration with the University of Padua in Italy.
Two dead in Mexico as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast
Hurricane Erick killed at least two people as it swept through southern Mexico causing significant damage to coastal communities before weakening to a low-pressure system Thursday night, authorities said. The US National Hurricane Centre's latest advisory at 0300 GMT said Erick had weakened overnight to a tropical storm located 95 miles (155 kilometres) from Acapulco port, with sustained winds of 30 mph (50 kmh) as it moved across southern Mexico on Thursday.
Will act against sale of substandard seeds, pesticides, says Agriculture Minister
Centre to amend Seeds and Pesticide Acts to make them more farmer-friendly, says Chouhan
India will protect farmers' interest in U.S. trade talks: Shivraj Singh Chouhan
The Union Agriculture Ministers comments come as India and the U.S. continue negotiations on expanding agricultural trade, with Washington seeking reduced tariffs and improved market access for its farm products in the Indian market
No shortage of fertilisers in Andhra Pradesh for kharif season, says official
Dealers warned against violating regulations or creating artificial shortage
'Rajnath Aam': New mango variety named after Defence Minister
Kalimullah Khan, who has earlier named mango varieties after several prominent Indian personalities, was awarded the Padma Shri for his unique contributions and dedication to horticulture and fruit breeding
Government approves continuation of interest subvention scheme for farmers
Under Modified Interest Subvention Scheme, the farmers get short-term loans of up to 3 lakh through Kisan Credit Card at a subsidised interest rate of 7%, with a 1.5% interest subvention provided to eligible lending institutions
National Seed Corporation delaying green manure seed supply: Minister
Pingara FPC all set to lend a hand to areca farmers in Dakshina Kannada
The initiative was mooted to extend a helping hand to those growers who are under the stress of maintaining the plantations amid the paucity of labourers, says the FPC president
Naidu insists on scientific crop planning that aligns with global and domestic market trends
Cultivation must be restricted to crops with strong market demand, he says, adding that short-term and long-term challenges need to be addressed through the Cabinet Sub-Committee
India poised to emerge as worlds leading potato producer, say international scientists
Annual output projected to touch 100 million tonnes by 2050; partnerships and innovation credited for growth trajectory
Prices of low grades such as kari gotu went up by 50 %, while prices of pathora and ulli were up by 16.66% and 38.88%, respectively
Hundreds of farmers protest in U.P. against heckling of Rakesh Tikait; FIR lodged, one arrested
Centre defers May 4 meeting with farmers over participation of Punjab Government
Union Agriculture Ministry claims the farming community harboured deep resentment against the Punjab government over the eviction of protesting farmers from Shambhu and Khanauri border points in March
Odisha transfers 1025 crore to 51 lakh farmers account on Akshaya Tritiya
The State sets a target to bring 15 lakh hectares of land under irrigation in the next five years, with an investment of around 1,00,000 crore, says Odisha CM
Centre hikes sugarcane price by 4.41% to 355 per quintal for 2025-26
A premium of 3.46 per quintal for each 0.1% increase in sugar recovery over and above 10.25% will be provided to farmers. A reduction in FRP by 3.46 per quintal will be for every 0.1% decrease in recovery rate
Iraq farmers turn to groundwater to boost desert yield
Hadi Saheb is just one of many Iraqis who have turned to drilling wells in the desert to help sustain the country's agriculture
Scarcity of brides hits Old Mysore region
Finding brides for young farmers has become a social challenge in several parts of Karnataka. Farmers leaders cite non-remunerative agriculture and the skewed sex ratio as key reasons for this issue
Uptick in farmer suicides in Marathwada this year
Land-holding farmers doing non-farming activities improve labour efficiency
Study by National Law School of India University and IIT-Madras researchers finds farmers move affects farm operations positively
Tamil Nadu posts marginally higher coverage of foodgrains in 2024-25 over 2023-24
India's farm exports may withstand US tariffs as competitors face steeper duties, says economist
Despite the newly imposed 26% tariff by the U.S. on Indian goods, agricultural economist Ashok Gulati believes India may maintain or even expand its agricultural exports to the U.S. compared to regional competitors facing higher tariffs. With countries like China (34%), Vietnam (46%), and Thailand (36%) facing steeper duties, India holds a relative tariff advantage, especially in seafood and rice exports.
