Sustainable Agriculture

• Agrobiodiversity: The Heart of Sustainable Agriculture

  Agrobiodiversity involves the variety of plants, animals, and microorganisms used in agriculture, crucial for food security, ecosystem services, and resilience to climate change.…

• North Eastern Region Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute Teams Up with Shymal FPC & APART to Promote Sustainable Agriculture

  North Eastern Region Farm Machinery Training & Testing Institute and Shymal FPC collaborated on an awareness program, promoting sustainable agriculture through DSR and zero tillage techniques…

• Agrotech Kisan Mela at BAU, Jharkhand, Concludes With Highlight on Sustainable Farming

  Agrotech Kisan Mela at BAU to conclude today spotlighting sustainable farming, soil health, and the resurgence of millets as it honors innovation in agriculture.…

• Green is the New Gold: Climate-Smart Agriculture Promises Sustainable Food Production

  Climate-smart agriculture offers a holistic approach to addressing the complex challenges in a changing climate.…

• "For Better Efficiency, Biologicals Must Be Tailored to Suit All Kinds of Farm Needs," Says Dr. P.K. Singh, Agriculture Commissioner, GOI

  BASAI 2024 emphasized the role of tailored biological solutions while also showcasing innovative strides marking it as a collaborative step towards inclusive agricultural advancements.…

• Power of One: How Bihar's Female Farmer is Changing the Game

  “The future of farming lies in women supporting women,” says Kanchan Devi…

• PAU and Dalhousie University in Nova Scotia, Canada Join Hands For Achieving Sustainable Agriculture Practices

  During a collaborative meeting between both institutions, the discussion focused on "Nanoengineering Aspects for Sustainable Agriculture," aiming to pave the way for joint research endeavors.…

• National Seminar Explores Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture and Environment

  The national seminar commenced with dignitaries shedding light on the evolution of Indian agriculture, particularly in the context of the pre and post-Green Revolution eras.…

• UP's Agriculture Minister Advocates Solar Pump Technology for Bundelkhand Farmers

  Uttar Pradesh's Agriculture Minister Surya Pratap Shahi urges adoption of sustainable practices while inaugurating an agricultural exhibition in Jhansi.…

• Corporations in India Contribute to SDGs Through CSR & Sustainability

  This article has been written by Prasiddhi from Forest Foundation.…

• Shakti Pumps Transforms 'Aanadata' into 'Urja data' with PM-KUSUM Component-C

  Shakti Pumps transform 'Aanadata' to 'Urja Data' with PM-Kusum. Also, it received a Rs 149.71 Cr order from Ajmer Viduyt Vitran Nigam Limited showcasing India's commitment to solar energy and sustainable agriculture.…

• BASAI's Annual General Meeting 2023 Highlights the Need for Sustainability of Agri Biologicals

  The Annual General Meeting of the Biological Agri Solutions Association of India (BASAI) on September 18, 2023, highlighted the pressing issues within the agricultural biological sector. Eminent experts discussed the industry's challenges, including low awareness and regulatory gaps. BASAI's CEO outlined their initiatives, while speakers…

• Farmer's Livelihood Strengthen As Himachal Roll Out Sustainable Food System Platform

  The launch of the Sustainable Food System Platform (SusPNF) can be seen as an important move towards maximizing sustainable agriculture and helping traditional farmers' livelihoods.…

• Hardeep S. Puri Calls for Integration of Sustainability and Climate Resilience Throughout the Built Environment Lifecycle

  Urgent need to decarbonize the built environment, says Hardeep S. Puri.…

• Preserving Earth's Hidden Treasure: Unlocking Sustainable Soil Management for Thriving Future

  This article explores the importance of soil as a precious natural resource and the threats it faces due to degradation. It highlights key strategies like conservation agriculture, organic farming, precision agriculture, agroforestry, soil conservation practices.…

• From Farms to Solutions: Tackling Agricultural Waste for a Sustainable Future

  Climate change presents a significant waste management challenge, including agricultural waste that often goes overlooked.…

• Kerala Governor Urges State to Achieve Self-Sufficiency in Agriculture for Sustainable Future

  Governor Arif Mohammed Khan emphasized the role of Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) in enabling agricultural self-sufficiency by developing affordable farm technologies for common farmers.…

• Traditional Agricultural Practices and Ayurvedic Care for Livestock Workshop Held

  A three-day event in India will train over 200 farmers on traditional farming practices and animal Ayurveda, promoting alternatives to chemical pesticides and fertilizers. While some experts question the scientific basis, the Bharatiya Paramparik Krishi Mela aims to support farmers' understanding of sustainable agricultural methods.…

• CIWA Empowers Women Farmers in Odisha with Sustainable Farming Technology

  The system ensures dietary diversity and nutritional security for landless farm families.…

• 5 Ways Livestock Can Be Used for Sustainable Agriculture & Higher Productivity

  Livestock production constitutes a very important component of the agricultural economy of developing countries. Livestock’s productions go beyond direct food production to include multipurpose uses, such as skins, fiber, fuel, and fertilizer.…

• India- Africa Cooperation to Bring a New Era of Sustainable Agriculture to the Continent

  The exchange of agricultural inputs and technology is one of the main areas of cooperation. Africa is eager to obtain these inputs from India, one of the world's top manufacturers of agricultural inputs including seeds, fertiliser, and pesticides, in order to boost the output of…

• ICL Celebrates 100 Years of Successful Journey in Innovation & Sustainable Agriculture

  Moshe Novomeysky, a trailblazing Zionist businessman, established ICL Group Ltd. during the British Mandate 100 years ago.…

• Journey of Farmonaut® in 2022 - A Bootstrapped - Profitable - Self Sustainable - High Growth - Agritech Startup

  This year has been an exciting journey for us. From having farmers and business clients in India in 2019 to having them in 11 different countries, we surely have come a long way!…

• Advanced Bio-protection Technology for Sustainable Agriculture

  Zydex has introduced new technological advancements in the bio-digestion process which allows simple, faster, and efficient surface bio-digestion of animal dung and crop residue.…

• Sustainable Cotton Bio-farming, New Technology Platform by Zydex Industries

  Zydex is a specialized chemicals company founded in 1997 that provides a wide range of chemical technologies for the construction, textile, agriculture, and paving industries.…

• Experts Discuss Ways to Make Agriculture More Sustainable

  A round table discussion on “Sustainable Agriculture & Biodiversity: Small & Medium Enterprise Solutions” was conducted by the European Union Commission on October 28 at Development Alternative Conference Hall, B-32, Tara Crescent, Qutub Institutional Area, New Delhi.…

• Punjab CM Seeks Support from the German Agribusiness Alliance for Agri-Food Development

  According to Punjab CM, the expertise of the GAA, a business initiative of top associations and companies in the agri-food sector can be highly beneficial for the Punjabi food growers.…

• A Robust Intellectual Property System That Guarantees Faster Processing Time Is Need of Hour for Indian Agri Sector: Ph.D. Chamber

  The need of the hour is to bring the Indian patent law to catch up with the ever-changing industry requirements and technological development that have occurred over the years since its inception.…

• Tepary Beans Offer Farmers a Low-Input, Climate-Resilient Alternative to Legumes

  This legume is an ancient crop native to northern Mexico and the southwestern United States. The beans can come in a variety of sizes and colours, such as pinto or black beans, but they offer drought tolerance that other legumes do not, according to Ravelombola.…

• UPL Opens Farmer Learning Centre in Varanasi to Promote Sustainable Farming

  UPL has Secured 3.5 acre land for the state of the art model plots near Raja Talav area in Varanasi, to showcase results and benefits to the farming community and engage FPOs…

• Ayekart Joins Hands with Distinct Horizon to Up-Skill the Productivity of Farmers & Create Sustainable Future

  . It develops advanced technologies to boost farmers’ marginal profit and increase their food production while protecting the environment. It aims at the technological equipment of farmers by providing innovative machines. With a joint approach, Distinct Horizon and Ayekart will also support farmer training as…

• World Environment Day: Sustainable Mattress Brands to Look Out For

  Environment sustainability is the new buzzword in the market. But what exactly does it mean? Environment sustainability directs toward a system maintaining its viability by the use of certain strategies that allow for continual reuse.…

• TEFF to Promote Rural Sustainability through Knowledge Mobile Centre

  "There are eight distinct natural and organic farming methods. These farming practices will be showcased in the SBKR," said Chordia, who is also the director of species firm Pravin Masalewale and Suhana Masale.…

• Good Agriculture Practices for Agriculture Sustainability and Food Security

  In this modern era, with the increasing per capita income, consumers are becoming more and more conscious about their health. Production of safe food is not only important for consumers’ health but also for a sustainable environment and healthy working conditions for those producing the…

• 3rd National Seminar on Role of Agrochemicals for Sustainable Development: Important Highlights

  The motive of the seminar was to provide farmers with the most up-to-date scientific information on the safe and sensible use of various inputs for sustainable agriculture. Krishi Jagran team also participated in the seminar.…

• Government Encourages Farmers to Adopt Economically Sustainable Agriculture Strategies

  The government in Punjab is devising schemes and strategies to encourage farmers to indulge in more economically and environmentally viable agricultural practices.…

• India & Germany Sign Joint Declaration on Agro-Ecology & Sustainable Management of Natural Resources

  Germany will provide coordinated support for this lighthouse initiative, as well as technical assistance to India's agroecological transformation process through the Technical Cooperation Project.…

• IIM- Kozhikode Signs Pact to Promote Sustainable Agriculture in Over 30 Countries

  Both IIM-K and AARDO will work to organize international, regional, and on-the-spot or in-country training programmes, workshops, and seminars to help member countries strengthen their institutional capacity.…

• IIM-K and AARDO Join Hands to Promote Sustainable Agriculture

  IIM-K and AARDO signed a memorandum of understanding to work toward promoting sustainable agriculture and impact billions of lives.…

• UPL Ltd. & Gujarat Titans Join Hands For Sustainability

  UPL Ltd. & Gujarat Titans join hands for sustainability aiming to bring focus to the area of sustainable farm solutions & to give a dimension to a socially and environmentally responsible franchise.…

• Rice Farmers to Earn Incentives Via Carbon Credit for Sustainable Agriculture

  The carbon standard (Verra) protocol, which is a global voluntary GHG reduction program, will be used to certify the program, according to Zehr. The carbon credit will be granted to farmers based on certification. GIPL will also assist farmers in selling their produce at a…

• Women's SHGs Signed a MoA for Resilient & Sustainable Agriculture

  A Memorandum of Understanding was signed to begin the programme in tribal-dominated areas in collaboration with RYSS of Andhra Pradesh, which would provide knowledge support based on its extensive experience in the state.…

• Kerala Becomes First State To Introduce Carbon-Neutral Farming; Know How It Will Help Farmers

  Kerala is all set to become the first in country to introduce Carbon-neutral farming for better soil health.…

• Unknown Facts About Agriculture and the People Involved In It

  Today, we'll try to shine some light on some lesser-known agricultural facts.…

• 10 Must Have Bamboo Products: A Step Towards Sustainable Lifestyle

  In this article, we have compiled 10 must have bamboo based products, whose usage can be a step towards the sustainable lifestyle.…

• India Needs a Second Green Revolution to Make Agriculture More Sustainable & Climate Resistant

  "New emerging challenges warrant a second green revolution together with next-generation reforms." Increased use of digital technologies and extension services will aid in information sharing and increase farmer awareness according to the RBI article.…

• Cow-based Farming: A Boon For Sustainable Agriculture

  Cow-based farming will result in the conservation of water, soil, and lives. Not only that, but this method would consume only 10% of the irrigation water utilized in typical farming.…

• Sustainable Agriculture- An Effective Way to Control Cassava Pests & Diseases

  The abundance of magnificent green cassava leaves on the Mahatma Gandhi University campus tells the narrative of a tapioca-growing operation in Central Travancore's tropical highlands that could change the game.…

• India has not Signed up for the Sustainable Agriculture Agenda

  India denounced all reports that were recently being spread on the media about India being one of the signatories of the Action agenda on Sustainable Agriculture and decreed them as false and factually wrong at the COP26 climate meeting in Glasgow on Tuesday.…

• COP 26: India Signs Sustainable Agriculture Policy Action Agenda

  27 countries signed a sustainable agriculture action agenda at the end of the first week of the COP 26 meetings in Glasgow, United Kingdom. New commitments were made specifically to decrease pollution and make farming more sustainable in the coming years.…