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New Farm Fertilizer Could Remove CO2 from Air, Improve Soil Quality
Researchers have identified a method to accelerate carbon mineralisation using calcium silicates in farm fertilizers. The process could sequester billions of tons of CO2 while benefiting soil health. Unlike traditional magnesium silicates, calcium silicates react faster with CO2, making the approach more efficient. Scientists are exploring ways to ...
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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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NASA’s Astronaut Sunita Williams Grows Lettuce in Space: Everything You Need to Know
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is leading a space farming experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at advancing agricultural techniques for both space and Earth. The experiment, part of NASA’s Plant Habitat-07 study, involves cultivating “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity to examine how water availability affe...
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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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This Swedish Supermarket Has A Mini Farm Inside It! Take A Look At What Is Grown There
A viral reel showcasing a farm for certain types of produce, housed inside a supermarket in Sweden, has received a lot of interest online.
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Scientists Want You To Eat More Pythons. Here's Why
The research is based on the study of two species of pythons - reticulated and Burmese - for 12 months in a farm in Southeast Asia.
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Scientists Prove Space Solar Farms Work, Can Bring Clean Energy Back To Earth
UK researchers suggest the feasibility of creating affordable, lightweight space solar panels for energy generation.
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Elina Vara: Where Gastronomy Meets Serenity In The Heart Of Chattarpur Farms
Escape the urban chaos and enter a serene oasis at Chattarpur Farms. Elina Vara offers sustainable, allergen-free dining in a picturesque setting. Founder's passion and farm-to-table ethos shine through a simple yet exceptional menu. Experience culinary bliss amidst nature's embrace.
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Generative AI, Flexible Batteries, Metaverse for Mental Health, More on WEF’s List of Emerging Technologies of 2023
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Frontiers, has released a report on the top 10 emerging technologies of 2023. Wearable plant sensors, metaverse for mental health, spatial omics, flexible neural electronics, sustainable computing and AI-facilitated healthcare are among the technologies poised to have the most positive impact on ...
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Telangana Looking to Promote Eco-Friendly Farming Practices via Blockchain, AlgoBharat Joins Efforts
Telangana is looking to introduce blockchain-based solutions to make activities related to farming more eco-friendly. Carbon and other sustainable credits have historically required significant documentation and complexity to track with traditional methods. This makes the process unaffordable for many. AlgoBharat, in a bid to make this process cost...
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Time To Go Back To Our Roots: Why Natural Farming Is The Ultimate Solution For Sustainable Agriculture
Natural farming is the ultimate solution for sustainable agriculture. Find out the reasons inside.
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Courtyard by Marriott, Aravali, Hosts Unique 'Farm to Fork' Retreat With Chef Shibendu Ray Chaudhury
Experience a unique 'Farm to Fork' at Courtyard by Marriott, Aravali! Indulge in a multi-cuisine spread of local and seasonal delicacies prepared with ingredients sourced directly from the nearby farm.
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Budget 2022: Sustainable Growth On Agenda With Push For Technology, Chemical-Free Farming
The agriculture sector has been contributing to about 18-20% of the Indian GDP. Over 14 crore farmers, largely marginal and small, are involved in related activity.
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India Gets On Board Action Agenda On Sustainable Agriculture At COP26
India is among 27 countries to sign up to a sustainable agriculture action agenda at the conclusion of the first week of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, laying out new commitments to make farming more sustainable and less polluting.
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Bill Gates' Green Tech Fund Bets on Silicon Valley Farming Robots
Iron Ox, a Silicon Valley startup that believes robots can grow produce more sustainably, said it raised $50 million (roughly Rs. 370 crores) in a funding round led by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
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New Farm Fertilizer Could Remove CO2 from Air, Improve Soil Quality
Researchers have identified a method to accelerate carbon mineralisation using calcium silicates in farm fertilizers. The process could sequester billions of tons of CO2 while benefiting soil health. Unlike traditional magnesium silicates, calcium silicates react faster with CO2, making the approach more efficient. Scientists are exploring ways to ...
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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.
-
NASA’s Astronaut Sunita Williams Grows Lettuce in Space: Everything You Need to Know
NASA astronaut Sunita Williams is leading a space farming experiment aboard the International Space Station (ISS), aimed at advancing agricultural techniques for both space and Earth. The experiment, part of NASA’s Plant Habitat-07 study, involves cultivating “Outredgeous” romaine lettuce in microgravity to examine how water availability affe...
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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.
-
This Swedish Supermarket Has A Mini Farm Inside It! Take A Look At What Is Grown There
A viral reel showcasing a farm for certain types of produce, housed inside a supermarket in Sweden, has received a lot of interest online.
-
Scientists Want You To Eat More Pythons. Here's Why
The research is based on the study of two species of pythons - reticulated and Burmese - for 12 months in a farm in Southeast Asia.
-
Scientists Prove Space Solar Farms Work, Can Bring Clean Energy Back To Earth
UK researchers suggest the feasibility of creating affordable, lightweight space solar panels for energy generation.
-
Elina Vara: Where Gastronomy Meets Serenity In The Heart Of Chattarpur Farms
Escape the urban chaos and enter a serene oasis at Chattarpur Farms. Elina Vara offers sustainable, allergen-free dining in a picturesque setting. Founder's passion and farm-to-table ethos shine through a simple yet exceptional menu. Experience culinary bliss amidst nature's embrace.
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Generative AI, Flexible Batteries, Metaverse for Mental Health, More on WEF’s List of Emerging Technologies of 2023
The World Economic Forum (WEF) in collaboration with Frontiers, has released a report on the top 10 emerging technologies of 2023. Wearable plant sensors, metaverse for mental health, spatial omics, flexible neural electronics, sustainable computing and AI-facilitated healthcare are among the technologies poised to have the most positive impact on ...
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Telangana Looking to Promote Eco-Friendly Farming Practices via Blockchain, AlgoBharat Joins Efforts
Telangana is looking to introduce blockchain-based solutions to make activities related to farming more eco-friendly. Carbon and other sustainable credits have historically required significant documentation and complexity to track with traditional methods. This makes the process unaffordable for many. AlgoBharat, in a bid to make this process cost...
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Time To Go Back To Our Roots: Why Natural Farming Is The Ultimate Solution For Sustainable Agriculture
Natural farming is the ultimate solution for sustainable agriculture. Find out the reasons inside.
-
Courtyard by Marriott, Aravali, Hosts Unique 'Farm to Fork' Retreat With Chef Shibendu Ray Chaudhury
Experience a unique 'Farm to Fork' at Courtyard by Marriott, Aravali! Indulge in a multi-cuisine spread of local and seasonal delicacies prepared with ingredients sourced directly from the nearby farm.
-
Budget 2022: Sustainable Growth On Agenda With Push For Technology, Chemical-Free Farming
The agriculture sector has been contributing to about 18-20% of the Indian GDP. Over 14 crore farmers, largely marginal and small, are involved in related activity.
-
India Gets On Board Action Agenda On Sustainable Agriculture At COP26
India is among 27 countries to sign up to a sustainable agriculture action agenda at the conclusion of the first week of the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, laying out new commitments to make farming more sustainable and less polluting.
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Bill Gates' Green Tech Fund Bets on Silicon Valley Farming Robots
Iron Ox, a Silicon Valley startup that believes robots can grow produce more sustainably, said it raised $50 million (roughly Rs. 370 crores) in a funding round led by Bill Gates' Breakthrough Energy Ventures.
