Farmers

Artificial insemination can help farmers improve livestock productivity, says study

A study by the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) has recommended the need to raise awareness, improve infrastructure,…

5 days ago

Sweet and sour: Navigating the shifting sands of India’s ethanol policy

India’s ethanol blending program (EBP), a key initiative to reduce fossil fuel dependence and boost the agricultural sector, is undergoing…

7 days ago

Farmers plan protest on February 18 as prices plummet

With prices falling to ₹12,000 a quintal from about ₹18,000 last year, chilli farmers have decided to organise a protest…

7 days ago

Raising farm income: Need for a holistic approach

The issue of farmer welfare, particularly farm earnings, has always been a matter of concern in India. It is widely…

1 week ago

CMFRI initiative to support Maharashtra tribal farmers in oyster farming

Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) has successfully produced and transported around 1 lakh attached oyster spats, paving the way…

1 week ago