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Drought-Stressed Plants Emit Sounds That Guide Moth Egg-Laying Choices
A study published on November 14 via bioRxiv highlights that drought-stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing moth egg-laying decisions. Experiments showed Egyptian cotton leafworm moths avoided dehydrated plants and preferred healthier ones. Even laboratory-raised moths demonstrated this innate behaviour. The findings suggest potential f...
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New Study Shows Music Can Boost Plant Growth
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
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Cabinet Okays 7 Schemes Worth About Rs 14,000 Crore For Agriculture Sector
The Union Cabinet on Monday approved around Rs 14,000 crore outlay for seven big-ticket programmes related to the farming sector, including a Rs 2,817-crore digital agriculture mission and a Rs 3,979-crore scheme for crop science.
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Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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In Manipur's 'Killing Fields', Farmers Can't Tend To Crops Within Gun Range
In Manipur, the Meiteis have alleged all fertile agricultural lands in the foothills are under the gun range of the "so-called Kuki-Zo volunteers", who allegedly have been shooting at farmers to prevent them from harvesting.
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Giving MSP On All Crops "Not Practical", Says Agricultural Economist Amid Farmers' Protest
Amidst the ongoing agitation by farmers demanding legal recognition of Minimum Support Price and implementation of the Swaminathan Committee report including on pricing mechanism, prominent agricultural economist Dr Sardara Singh Johl has said that g
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"6 Months' Ration, Diesel In Trollies": Punjab Farmers Ready For Long Haul
Thousands of farmers marching towards Delhi say they are prepared for the long haul, carrying enough ration and diesel to last for months, as the borders have been sealed to prevent them from entering the national capital.
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Farmers Protest Live Updates: Farmers' Face-Off With Cops On Punjab-Haryana Border
Protesting farmers today began their march towards Delhi after a meeting with two Union ministers over their demands, including a legal guarantee to MSP for crops, which remained inconclusive last night.
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Farmers' Delhi March: Which Highways Are Closed, What Routes To Take
In anticipation of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march towards Delhi, authorities have implemented stringent traffic restrictions and heightened security measures at key border points such as Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri.
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85% Chances Of 'Super El Nino' Next Year, Here's How It Will Impact Southeast Asia
This phenomenon could also have an impact on the economy and agriculture production.
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Cyclone Biparjoy Causes Gujarat Economic Loss Of Rs 1212.50 Crore
Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday said that Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has affected 1.33 lakh hectare area and projected a total economic loss of Rs 1212.50 crore in agriculture and horticulture crops in Gujarat.
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Amazon Signs Agreement With ICAR to Help Farmers Enrolled Under Kisan Store
Amazon India on Friday signed an agreement with the government's premier agri-research body ICAR to guide farmers enrolled on its 'Kisan store' on scientific cultivation of different crops and help them achieve optimum yield and income. Under the MoU, Amazon and ICAR will collaborate to extend the latest and most precise agriculture practice that h...
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Cold Wave, Rain, Hailstorm Hits Rice, Apple Crop In Kashmir
Rain, frequent windstorm and hailstorm has severely impacted horticulture and agriculture - the mainstay of Kashmir's rural economy. The erratic weather has plunged temperature several degrees below normal in Kashmir.
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Not Much Impact On Standing Rabi Crops: Agriculture Minister On Effect Of Untimely Rains
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday said there is not much impact on standing rabi crops like wheat due to the current untimely rains and hailstorm, as per preliminary report.
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Drought-Stressed Plants Emit Sounds That Guide Moth Egg-Laying Choices
A study published on November 14 via bioRxiv highlights that drought-stressed plants emit ultrasonic sounds influencing moth egg-laying decisions. Experiments showed Egyptian cotton leafworm moths avoided dehydrated plants and preferred healthier ones. Even laboratory-raised moths demonstrated this innate behaviour. The findings suggest potential f...
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New Study Shows Music Can Boost Plant Growth
Playing a monotonous sound stimulates the activity of a fungus that promotes plant growth, a study suggested on Wednesday, raising the potential that playing music could be good for crops and gardens.
-
Cabinet Okays 7 Schemes Worth About Rs 14,000 Crore For Agriculture Sector
The Union Cabinet on Monday approved around Rs 14,000 crore outlay for seven big-ticket programmes related to the farming sector, including a Rs 2,817-crore digital agriculture mission and a Rs 3,979-crore scheme for crop science.
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Bumble Bees Suffering From Loss of Smell After Heat Waves Struck the Planet Last Year, Finds Study
Extreme heat waves are not only a growing threat to humans but also to vital pollinators like bumble bees. A recent study published in the Proceedings of the Royal Society B reveals that heat waves can significantly impair bumble bees' ability to detect the scents of flowers they depend on for food. This discovery raises concerns about the potentia...
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Banana Apocalypse Could Be Averted Thanks to Genetic Breakthrough
A recent breakthrough in genetic research offers new hope for saving the world’s banana supply from fusarium wilt, a devastating disease that threatens the Cavendish variety. This study, detailed in Nature Microbiology, sheds light on how this disease, which previously wiped out the Gros Michel bananas in the 1950s, is now affecting Cavendish ban...
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In Manipur's 'Killing Fields', Farmers Can't Tend To Crops Within Gun Range
In Manipur, the Meiteis have alleged all fertile agricultural lands in the foothills are under the gun range of the "so-called Kuki-Zo volunteers", who allegedly have been shooting at farmers to prevent them from harvesting.
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Giving MSP On All Crops "Not Practical", Says Agricultural Economist Amid Farmers' Protest
Amidst the ongoing agitation by farmers demanding legal recognition of Minimum Support Price and implementation of the Swaminathan Committee report including on pricing mechanism, prominent agricultural economist Dr Sardara Singh Johl has said that g
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"6 Months' Ration, Diesel In Trollies": Punjab Farmers Ready For Long Haul
Thousands of farmers marching towards Delhi say they are prepared for the long haul, carrying enough ration and diesel to last for months, as the borders have been sealed to prevent them from entering the national capital.
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Farmers Protest Live Updates: Farmers' Face-Off With Cops On Punjab-Haryana Border
Protesting farmers today began their march towards Delhi after a meeting with two Union ministers over their demands, including a legal guarantee to MSP for crops, which remained inconclusive last night.
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Farmers' Delhi March: Which Highways Are Closed, What Routes To Take
In anticipation of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo' march towards Delhi, authorities have implemented stringent traffic restrictions and heightened security measures at key border points such as Singhu, Ghazipur, and Tikri.
-
85% Chances Of 'Super El Nino' Next Year, Here's How It Will Impact Southeast Asia
This phenomenon could also have an impact on the economy and agriculture production.
-
Cyclone Biparjoy Causes Gujarat Economic Loss Of Rs 1212.50 Crore
Union Minister Nityanand Rai on Wednesday said that Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has affected 1.33 lakh hectare area and projected a total economic loss of Rs 1212.50 crore in agriculture and horticulture crops in Gujarat.
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Amazon Signs Agreement With ICAR to Help Farmers Enrolled Under Kisan Store
Amazon India on Friday signed an agreement with the government's premier agri-research body ICAR to guide farmers enrolled on its 'Kisan store' on scientific cultivation of different crops and help them achieve optimum yield and income. Under the MoU, Amazon and ICAR will collaborate to extend the latest and most precise agriculture practice that h...
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Cold Wave, Rain, Hailstorm Hits Rice, Apple Crop In Kashmir
Rain, frequent windstorm and hailstorm has severely impacted horticulture and agriculture - the mainstay of Kashmir's rural economy. The erratic weather has plunged temperature several degrees below normal in Kashmir.
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Not Much Impact On Standing Rabi Crops: Agriculture Minister On Effect Of Untimely Rains
Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar on Tuesday said there is not much impact on standing rabi crops like wheat due to the current untimely rains and hailstorm, as per preliminary report.
