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India’s Low Emission Roadmap Could Change the Climate Game
The National Hydrogen Mission launched in 2021 aims to make India a green hydrogen hub. The rapid expansion of green hydrogen production, increasing electrolyser manufacturing capacity in…
From Droughts to Dollars: How Climate-Smart Farming Is Saving India
Variation in climate has direct consequences for agriculture, both from the perspective of the survival of some species and yield. In such a way climate change inevitably affects food…
Centre Issues Model Rules for Tree Felling on Farms to Promote Agroforestry
Tree Felling rules: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released model rules to regulate the felling of trees on agricultural land. The goal is to promote…
Adapting rice cultivation in India to Climate Change
Uttarakhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh. The project areas stretch from the Indo-Gangetic plains to the Himalayas and reflect a wide variety of climatic, agroecological and…
How stubble is a boon for the soil and crops?
Stubble burning is not only harmful to the environment, but it also reduces soil fertility. In such a situation, to get rid of this problem, it is necessary to inform the farmers about the…
Patenting of genome editing puts the world’s nutrition at risk
On display at Syngenta's annual showcase of the latest innovations last fall, this "weather-resistant" cabbage joined other novelty designer vegetables. Such as "rust-resistant" green beans,…
Heat Stress in Livestock: Symptoms, Prevention, and First Aid
Heat Stress in Livestock: With the growing intensity of Indian summers thanks to climate exchange, heat stress has emerged as a large challenge—not just for humans but for our cattle too.…
Climate change: Agriculture is central to Indian identity
Agriculture has always been central to the Indian identity and as a nation, we can only prosper if our agricultural sector grows.
Extreme weather events impact agriculture in India
Haryana's September rainfall was over 82%, a record since 1945. Similarly, Punjab also received 30% more rainfall for the first time since 1988
How India’s rice production can adapt to climate change challenges
“Rice is the main crop in India, China and other Southeast Asian countries. Rice consumption is also growing in the US and other parts of the world,” says Prasanta Kalita, a professor in the…