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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Big Focus On Agriculture And Food Security
Budget 2025 for Food and Agriculture: The Budget highlights numerous initiatives focused on sustainable farming practices, increasing agricultural productivity, and improving financial support for farmers.
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Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
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IIT Kanpur Inaugurates International Training Program On Agricultural Practices Using Drones
The programme has been launched in collaboration with the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO).
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Sawan Begins With Harela Festival In Uttarakhand 2024
Harela is a time for communal joy, marked by singing folk songs and crafting clay idols of Lord Shiva's family for home worship.
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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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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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AI Can Add $15.7 Trillion to Global Economy, but Raises Privacy, Fairness Concerns: CAG Murmu
Comptroller and Auditor General Girish Chandra Murmu on Monday stressed on responsible use of artificial intelligence, saying while this emerging technology has the potential to contribute $15.7 trillion (roughly Rs. 12,91,30,459 crore) to the global economy by 2030, it also raises concerns related to privacy and fairness.
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IIM Nagpur Trains More Than 300 Orange Producers On Innovative Agriculture Practices
Key horticulture experts and progressive orange growers provided guidance to the farmers on innovative ways to increase productivity, climate change, handling biotic stress, technology adaption and implementation.
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Joe Biden Urged To Act Against India's "Lack Of Rule-Following" In Agri Sector
A group of US lawmakers have urged President Joe Biden to file a formal request for consultations with India at the World Trade Organisation or WTO over its alleged "dangerous trade-distorting practices".
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Chandigarh Government School Sets Up Herbal Garden To Impart Practical Knowledge To Students
In order to impart practical knowledge to students regarding agriculture and waste management, the Government Model Senior Secondary School (GMSSS), in Chandigarh's Dhanas has set up a herbal garden on its premises.
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Need To Enhance Participation Of Students In Agricultural Enterprises: Rajasthan Governor
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Wednesday said there is a need to increase the participation of agriculture students in agricultural enterprises and suggested the universities to create practical courses after holding discussions with farmers.
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Congress Leader Questions Haryana's Move to Appoint "Kisan Mitras"
Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda today questioned the Haryana government's decision to appoint 17,000 "Kisan Mitras" to assist peasants in financial management and agricultural practices, and said the BJP dispensation should first become a friend of farmers.
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What is Organic Farming?
Organic farming is a system of agriculture where the use of chemicals and synthetic inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones and feed additives are avoided.
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6 Basic Methods of Organic Farming
Organic farming is done to release nutrients to the crops for increased sustainable production in an eco-friendly andpollution-free environment.
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MIT Develops Tiny Robotic Insect Drones with 100x Longer Flight Time Than Before
A new generation of robotic insects can fly 100 times longer than previous models, making artificial pollination more viable. Researchers improved endurance and agility by refining wing structure, reducing energy use, and incorporating power storage. Future advancements will integrate sensors and navigation systems to optimise their role in agricul...
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Budget 2025: Nirmala Sitharaman Announces Big Focus On Agriculture And Food Security
Budget 2025 for Food and Agriculture: The Budget highlights numerous initiatives focused on sustainable farming practices, increasing agricultural productivity, and improving financial support for farmers.
-
Ancient Bronze Age Settlement Discovered in Caucasus Mountains Using Drone Mapping
In the Caucasus Mountains, drone mapping has uncovered Dmanisis Gora, an ancient settlement dating back over 3,000 years. The project, led by Dr. Nathaniel Erb-Satullo and Dimitri Jachvliani, employed drones to capture high-resolution images of the site, revealing a vast defensive wall, graves, and other structural remains. The discovery challenges...
-
IIT Kanpur Inaugurates International Training Program On Agricultural Practices Using Drones
The programme has been launched in collaboration with the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO).
-
Sawan Begins With Harela Festival In Uttarakhand 2024
Harela is a time for communal joy, marked by singing folk songs and crafting clay idols of Lord Shiva's family for home worship.
-
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
-
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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AI Can Add $15.7 Trillion to Global Economy, but Raises Privacy, Fairness Concerns: CAG Murmu
Comptroller and Auditor General Girish Chandra Murmu on Monday stressed on responsible use of artificial intelligence, saying while this emerging technology has the potential to contribute $15.7 trillion (roughly Rs. 12,91,30,459 crore) to the global economy by 2030, it also raises concerns related to privacy and fairness.
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IIM Nagpur Trains More Than 300 Orange Producers On Innovative Agriculture Practices
Key horticulture experts and progressive orange growers provided guidance to the farmers on innovative ways to increase productivity, climate change, handling biotic stress, technology adaption and implementation.
-
Joe Biden Urged To Act Against India's "Lack Of Rule-Following" In Agri Sector
A group of US lawmakers have urged President Joe Biden to file a formal request for consultations with India at the World Trade Organisation or WTO over its alleged "dangerous trade-distorting practices".
-
Chandigarh Government School Sets Up Herbal Garden To Impart Practical Knowledge To Students
In order to impart practical knowledge to students regarding agriculture and waste management, the Government Model Senior Secondary School (GMSSS), in Chandigarh's Dhanas has set up a herbal garden on its premises.
-
Need To Enhance Participation Of Students In Agricultural Enterprises: Rajasthan Governor
Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra on Wednesday said there is a need to increase the participation of agriculture students in agricultural enterprises and suggested the universities to create practical courses after holding discussions with farmers.
-
Congress Leader Questions Haryana's Move to Appoint "Kisan Mitras"
Senior Congress leader Bhupinder Singh Hooda today questioned the Haryana government's decision to appoint 17,000 "Kisan Mitras" to assist peasants in financial management and agricultural practices, and said the BJP dispensation should first become a friend of farmers.
-
What is Organic Farming?
Organic farming is a system of agriculture where the use of chemicals and synthetic inputs like fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotics, hormones and feed additives are avoided.
-
6 Basic Methods of Organic Farming
Organic farming is done to release nutrients to the crops for increased sustainable production in an eco-friendly andpollution-free environment.
