Cocoa price touches all-time record of ₹,1000 per kg The price of dried cocoa per kg in February was ₹360, and on Tuesday, it was ₹1,000. The Hindu · Apr 23, 2024
If Australia has reached ‘peak milk’, what does that mean for our food security? Consumers assume Australia has milk production covered – but the national dairy herd is declining and imports are at record highs The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2024
‘Fields are completely underwater’: UK farmers navigate record rainfall Stories of dismay but also resilience as crisis in food production builds after 18 months of exceptionally wet weather The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024
‘Children won’t be able to survive’: inter-American court to hear from climate victims Historic hearing will receive submissions from people whose human rights have been affected by climate change The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024
Sustaining our earth and nourishing our bodies World Earth Day 2024: There is a need to develop a policy framework at the intersection of gender, climate, nutrition, and food value chains The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024
NAFED to sell Bharat brand rice in 5-kg and 10-kg packs soon NAFED to sell rice under Bharat brand at reduced prices, including 5-kg and 10-kg packs, to control market rates. The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024
Lok Sabha polls | Multiple data sources show simple fact that workers can buy less today than they could 10 years ago, says Jairam Ramesh Congress alleges PM Modi caused unprecedented decline in worker wages, vows INDIA coalition will restore growth trajectory. The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024
5 things you should do before fertilizing your lawn Fertilizer is a key component of lawn care, but you might be applying it wrong. Here are 5 tips to follow to ensure your lawn stays happy and healthy. Tom’s Guide · Apr 21, 2024
Govt sowing the seeds of fairer prices for farmers Agriculture Minister Murray Watt is confident inquiries into supermarket prices will result in better deals for primary producers. AAP · Apr 21, 2024
‘They just make you happy’: the Queensland farmers who took a chance on a million sunflowers Battling drought, Jenny and Russell Jenner tore out their failing crops. Could fields of sunflowers for selfies save their Queensland farm? The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2024
TNERC approves provisional power subsidy of ₹15,332.58 crore to Tangedco TNERC approves ₹15,332.58 crore subsidy for Tangedco in 2024-25, including subsidies for domestic, agricultural, industrial, and other consumers. The Hindu · Apr 20, 2024
‘Ban them until we know they’re safe’: Dutch flower growers urged to stop using pesticides Organic float at annual flower parade a sign of changing times amid concerns over chemicals’ link to neurological disorders The Guardian - UK · Apr 20, 2024
High levels of pesticides are in produce The watchdog group recently conducted its “most comprehensive review" of pesticides in 59 fruits and vegetables Salon · Apr 19, 2024
Avian flu: over 17,000 birds culled in Alappuzha Alappuzha culls over 17,000 birds due to bird flu outbreak, tightens preventive measures to protect humans. The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2024 UN livestock emissions report seriously distorted our work, say experts Exclusive: Study released at Cop28 misused research to underestimate impact of cutting meat eating, say academics
France 24 · Apr 19, 2024 We should incentivise farmers, not force them: EU Agriculture Commissioner Wojciechowski For months, Europe has been rocked by protests as farmers decry high costs and low prices, in addition to what they call unfair competition from Ukraine, and the constraints of environmental regulations. EU elites are worried that the farmers' movement will boost anti-establishment parties in the European elections this June.…
The Hindu · Apr 19, 2024 Kerala Agricultural University’s video series documents folklore and ritualistic art forms The video series explores Kerala’s ritualistic art forms and their connection to the State’s rich agricultural history.
The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024 Over 21,000 birds to be culled in Alappuzha on Friday Alappuzha bird flu outbreak: Rapid Response Teams to cull 21,000 ducks in Kuttanad; officials urge caution, no need to panic.
The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024 KAU, Asia’s largest cocoa germplasm repository, ready to release six more clones Kerala Agricultural University (KAU), the largest Asian repository of cocoa germplasm, is ready to release six more clones to farmers. The university’s Cocoa Research Centre at Vellanikkara has so far released 15 clones
The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2024 Can you wash pesticides off your food? A guide to eating fewer toxic chemicals There are some simple steps you can take to minimize the amount of pesticides on your fruits and vegetables
The Guardian - US · Apr 18, 2024 Kale, watermelon and even some organic foods pose high pesticide risk, analysis finds Pesticides have contaminated the US fruit and vegetable supply – even some organics – a new analysis by Consumer Reports shows
AAP · Apr 18, 2024 Australia warned to wage all-out war on fire-ant menace A parliamentary inquiry has recommended a fresh review of efforts to eradicate fire ants, including whether the cash promised so far will get the job done.
The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024 Politics over paddy continues in Telangana with parties trying to make best use of scenario Political slugfest in Telangana over paddy procurement and crop loss intensifies as election season coincides with harvesting period.
The Hindu · Apr 18, 2024 How can small-scale farmers benefit from trees on farms? Enhancing farmer livelihoods and the environment through agroforestry in India, focusing on smallholders and sustainable practices.
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2024 Wine Growers 'On Tip Of Africa' Race To Adapt To Climate Change At a South African wine farm, dry, uprooted grapevines are stacked at the bottom of a hilly stretch of brown fallow land.