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Malnutrition: The Domino Effect Of Undernourished Soil
India has stubbornly high malnutrition figures, with one in five children under five reported to be wasted. And the food we eat is not the only reason behind our nutritional status. Agricultural practices play a crucial role, too.
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Depleting Soil Health: The Price of Growing Water-Guzzling Crops
States primarily growing water-intensive crops have more depleted soil, with lower levels of macro and micronutrients like nitrogen, iron, zinc and sulphur.
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Brazil Is Losing Surface Water To Climate Change, Land Conversion
Brazil is home to 12 per cent of Earth's freshwater reserves, much of it in the Amazon, but is losing natural surface water as climate change and land conversion from forest to farming take their toll, a report said Friday.
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PM Modi Urges Gujarat's Community To Adopt Natural Farming, Contribute To Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged Gujarat's Bharwad community to adopt natural farming and plant trees as part of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign.
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Farm Leaders Detained In Punjab's Mohali, Cops Clear Shambhu Border
A group of farmer leaders were detained by the Punjab police when they were on their way to join the ongoing farmers' protest at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. Those detained included Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal.
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Opium Farming Takes Root In Myanmar's War-Torn Landscape
Scraping opium resin off a seedpod in Myanmar's remote poppy fields, displaced farmer Aung Hla describes the narcotic crop as his only prospect in a country made barren by conflict.
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3,000-Year-Old Mesopotamian Canal System Found in Iraq, Unveiling Ancient Irrigation Methods
A large network of ancient irrigation canals has been discovered in Iraq’s Eridu region, dating back over 3,000 years. The system, with over 200 major canals and 4,000 smaller ones, was used to divert Euphrates River water to farms. Researchers traced the canals using satellite imagery and geological mapping. The findings suggest the canals were ...
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"Like Hitting A Mule": Trump Envoy On Ukraine Aid Freeze
An envoy of President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine has itself to blame for the US suspension of war aid and compared the shock move to hitting a stubborn farm animal with a piece of wood.
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Women In Villages Pilot Farm Drones, Earning A Living And Some Independence
A group of women has found an unexpected path to earn an income and some independence: operating drones for agricultural uses such as crop spraying.
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Baapu OTT Release Date: Telugu Satirical Drama Starring Brahmaji to Stream on JioHotstar Soon
Baapu, a Telugu satire featuring Brahmaji and Aamani, premiered in theatres on February 21, 2025. The film follows a rural farming family facing an unexpected crisis, using humour to depict real socio-economic struggles. Despite limited success at the box office, Baapu has another shot at reaching a wider audience through its OTT release. Streaming...
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Farm Leaders In Police Custody Ahead Of Punjab Protest, Congress Moves In
Punjab's Bhagwant Mann government's breakdown of talks with farmers has created a huge opening for the state Congress to recover lost ground.
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Ahead Of Chandigarh Protest, Farm Leaders Say Punjab Police Raided' Them
Samyukta Kisan Morcha leaders claimed that police conducted "raids" at the residences of many farmer leaders early Tuesday in Punjab and also "detained" them ahead of their call for a protest in Chandigarh on March 5.
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Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against Centre's Draft Policy On Agriculture
The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution against the Centre's draft of the National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, asserting it is an attempt to bring back the three farm laws repealed by the Centre in 2021.
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Controversial Study Says Wolves Can Help Scotland Meet Climate Goals. Here's How
Scotland's red deer population has skyrocketed to approximately 400,000, with no natural predators like grey wolves to control their numbers.
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Satya Nadella Shares Video Of AI-Powered Farming In India, Elon Musk Reacts
In a post on X, Mr Nadella shared the story of small-town sugarcane farmers who have historically faced significant challenges.
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Malnutrition: The Domino Effect Of Undernourished Soil
India has stubbornly high malnutrition figures, with one in five children under five reported to be wasted. And the food we eat is not the only reason behind our nutritional status. Agricultural practices play a crucial role, too.
-
Depleting Soil Health: The Price of Growing Water-Guzzling Crops
States primarily growing water-intensive crops have more depleted soil, with lower levels of macro and micronutrients like nitrogen, iron, zinc and sulphur.
-
Brazil Is Losing Surface Water To Climate Change, Land Conversion
Brazil is home to 12 per cent of Earth's freshwater reserves, much of it in the Amazon, but is losing natural surface water as climate change and land conversion from forest to farming take their toll, a report said Friday.
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PM Modi Urges Gujarat's Community To Adopt Natural Farming, Contribute To Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged Gujarat's Bharwad community to adopt natural farming and plant trees as part of the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" campaign.
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Farm Leaders Detained In Punjab's Mohali, Cops Clear Shambhu Border
A group of farmer leaders were detained by the Punjab police when they were on their way to join the ongoing farmers' protest at the Shambhu and Khanauri borders. Those detained included Sarwan Singh Pandher and Jagjit Singh Dallewal.
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Opium Farming Takes Root In Myanmar's War-Torn Landscape
Scraping opium resin off a seedpod in Myanmar's remote poppy fields, displaced farmer Aung Hla describes the narcotic crop as his only prospect in a country made barren by conflict.
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3,000-Year-Old Mesopotamian Canal System Found in Iraq, Unveiling Ancient Irrigation Methods
A large network of ancient irrigation canals has been discovered in Iraq’s Eridu region, dating back over 3,000 years. The system, with over 200 major canals and 4,000 smaller ones, was used to divert Euphrates River water to farms. Researchers traced the canals using satellite imagery and geological mapping. The findings suggest the canals were ...
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"Like Hitting A Mule": Trump Envoy On Ukraine Aid Freeze
An envoy of President Donald Trump said Thursday that Ukraine has itself to blame for the US suspension of war aid and compared the shock move to hitting a stubborn farm animal with a piece of wood.
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Women In Villages Pilot Farm Drones, Earning A Living And Some Independence
A group of women has found an unexpected path to earn an income and some independence: operating drones for agricultural uses such as crop spraying.
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Baapu OTT Release Date: Telugu Satirical Drama Starring Brahmaji to Stream on JioHotstar Soon
Baapu, a Telugu satire featuring Brahmaji and Aamani, premiered in theatres on February 21, 2025. The film follows a rural farming family facing an unexpected crisis, using humour to depict real socio-economic struggles. Despite limited success at the box office, Baapu has another shot at reaching a wider audience through its OTT release. Streaming...
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Farm Leaders In Police Custody Ahead Of Punjab Protest, Congress Moves In
Punjab's Bhagwant Mann government's breakdown of talks with farmers has created a huge opening for the state Congress to recover lost ground.
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Ahead Of Chandigarh Protest, Farm Leaders Say Punjab Police Raided' Them
Samyukta Kisan Morcha leaders claimed that police conducted "raids" at the residences of many farmer leaders early Tuesday in Punjab and also "detained" them ahead of their call for a protest in Chandigarh on March 5.
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Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against Centre's Draft Policy On Agriculture
The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution against the Centre's draft of the National Policy Framework on Agricultural Marketing, asserting it is an attempt to bring back the three farm laws repealed by the Centre in 2021.
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Controversial Study Says Wolves Can Help Scotland Meet Climate Goals. Here's How
Scotland's red deer population has skyrocketed to approximately 400,000, with no natural predators like grey wolves to control their numbers.
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Satya Nadella Shares Video Of AI-Powered Farming In India, Elon Musk Reacts
In a post on X, Mr Nadella shared the story of small-town sugarcane farmers who have historically faced significant challenges.
