The Hindu
47 articles in the TruthFoundry index. Each links out to the original.
- India's Rice Fields Among World's Top Methane Hotspots, Emissions Double Since 1960s · A new study finds India's rice fields are major methane hotspots, with global emissions doubling since the 1960s.
- NTR District Collector Denies Fertilizer Shortage, Warns Against Rumors · NTR District Collector G. Lakshmisha asserts there is no fertilizer shortage, ensuring farmers receive adequate supplies through the APAIMS app.
- Peacocks Thrive in Kuppam Quarry Hub Amidst Habitat Shifts · Peacock populations surge in Kuppam, Andhra Pradesh, due to farmer protection and regional predator decline.
- Kerala Official Urges Farmers to Adopt Resilient Methods Against Climate Shifts · Kerala panchayat president urges farmers to adopt resilient methods to counter climate impacts.
- India Warns El Niño Could Damage Economy Amid Monsoon Deficit · India's agriculture minister warns a potential super El Niño could severely impact Kharif crops and the economy.
- Weak Monsoon Threatens Karnataka Paddy Crop Despite New Dam Crest Gates · Failing monsoon and low reservoir levels threaten the first paddy crop in Karnataka's Tungabhadra command area.
- India Approves Price Support Scheme for Andhra Mango Growers Amid Price Crash · Union Government approves PDP scheme to stabilize Totapuri mango prices in Andhra Pradesh.
- Kerala Wayanad Farmers Fear Poor Harvest Due to Monsoon Shortfall · Wayanad farmers report stunted pepper and coffee crops due to severe June rainfall deficit linked to El Niño.
- El Niño and Weak Monsoon Threaten India's Economy and Agriculture · Experts warn El Niño and a weak monsoon could severely damage India's agriculture, inflation, and GDP growth.
- AP urges farmers in Sri Sathya Sai district to adopt natural farming amid El Niño · Collector A. Shyam Prasad appeals to farmers to adopt natural farming and PMDS to combat delayed monsoons.
- New Coffee Hybrid Libex Resilient to Climate Change Offers Better Yields · New coffee hybrid Libex offers climate resilience and better yields than Arabica or Robusta
- India's Southwest Monsoon Faces Record Deficit Amid El Niño Threats · India's southwest monsoon has a 43% deficit, with El Niño and climate factors threatening agriculture and food inflation.
- India Prepares to Repatriate 34 Ships as Iran Tightens Strait Transit Rules · India plans to bring back 34 ships including 15 fertilizer carriers as Iran enforces new Strait of Hormuz transit protocols.
- Biochar Could Turn India's Farm Smoke Into Black Gold · Experts propose using biochar to convert India's burned crop residue into soil health and carbon credits.
- Essential Vegetable Prices Double in Delhi While Farmers Struggle with Low Returns · Tomato prices doubled in Delhi in one week, yet farmers sell produce at distress levels.
- Study: Indigenous Soil & Water Management Sustains Nagaland Terrace Farming · Nagaland University study finds Angami community's terrace farming relies on indigenous ecological knowledge.
- Six Indian Regional Mango Combinations to Try This Season · Indian culinary traditions feature six unique regional pairings of mango with rice, dal, and sweets.
- India Rolls Out Herbicide-Resistant Mustard Hybrids to Combat Parasitic Weeds · India begins planting IMI-resistant mustard hybrids to fight Orobanche parasites while experts warn of long-term resistance risks.
- India's Wheat Procurement Surges 17% to 35 Million Tonnes in 2026-27 Season · India's wheat procurement hit 35 million tonnes, exceeding the 34.5 MT target for the 2026-27 season.
- Experts: Agri-tech Revolution Boosts Productivity and Post-Harvest Management · Webinar experts state agri-tech advancements have mechanized 47% of farm work and improved crop management.
- Andhra Pradesh Suspends 80 Fertiliser Licences in Crackdown on Irregularities · Andhra Pradesh Agriculture Minister announces suspension of 80 dealer licences and cancellation of one due to fertiliser violations.
- India Seeks to Enhance Fertilizer Efficiency Amid Rising Costs and Environmental Concerns · India aims to boost fertilizer use efficiency to reduce costs and environmental impact, despite challenges in implementation.
- Karnataka Agriculture Minister Warns of Fertilizer Shortage in Upcoming Kharif Season · Karnataka's agriculture minister warns of a potential fertilizer shortage during the 2026 kharif season due to delayed central government supplies and import instability.
- Chennai's Organic Mango Season Faces Challenges Amid Unseasonal Heat · Organic mango farms in Chennai navigate delayed harvests and fluctuating prices due to unseasonal heat.
- Farming Resumed in Periyar Tiger Reserve After 15-Year Hiatus to Aid Tribals and Reduce Human-Wildlife Conflict · The Forest Department resumes turmeric farming in Periyar Tiger Reserve's abandoned tribal lands to provide income and reduce human-wildlife conflicts.
- Experts Urge India to Learn from Sri Lanka's Fertilizer Crisis for Sustainable Agriculture · Sudha Meiyappan advises India to adopt sustainable agricultural practices while learning from Sri Lanka's fertilizer crisis.
- India's Government Assures Adequate Fertilizer Supply for Kharif Season · India's government assures farmers that fertilizer stocks are sufficient for the Kharif season, urging against panic buying.
- India's Union Cabinet Increases Sugarcane FRP by ₹10 per Quintal for 2026-27 Season · India's Union Cabinet raises the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) of sugarcane by ₹10 per quintal for the 2026-27 season to support farmers.
- India's Nano Urea Expansion Sparks Public Health Concerns · India's rapid adoption of nano urea raises concerns about long-term public health and environmental risks despite efficiency benefits.
- Pesticide Manufacturers Urge Faster Access to New Crop Protection Tech · CropLife India urges government to amend draft Pesticides Management Bill for faster tech adoption.