This report evaluates emission mitigation options to achieve net-zero carbon emissions through marginal abatement cost (MAC) curves for the existing plants in the fertiliser industry. MAC curves were developed for three major fertilisers produced in India, which account for 85 per cent of total fertiliser production—urea, di-ammonium phosphate (DAP), and …
Neonicotinoid pesticides are causing significant damage to a wide range of beneficial species and are a key factor in the decline of bees, say scientists. Researchers, who have carried out a four-year review of the literature, say the evidence of damage is now "conclusive". The scientists say the threat to …
The world’s most widely used insecticides have contaminated the environment across the planet so pervasively that global food production is at risk, according to a comprehensive scientific assessment of the chemicals’ impacts. The researchers compare their impact with that reported in Silent Spring, the landmark 1962 book by Rachel Carson …
The adverse impact of climate change has been posing a serious threat to indigenous fish species particularly the small ones, reports BSS. Even in the month of Ashar, fish is not available in the local markets as most of the water bodies in the region are now dying due to …
State-level expo of organic farm produce begins in Kasaragod Kerala would become an organic farming State in three years, while the district would get the distinction by this December, Agriculture Minister K.P. Mohanan has said. In its bid to re-establish the age-old traditional farming practice, the government will take up …
Two green crusaders in West Bengal have made it to the record books for breeding plants to record heights and growing them two-way to counter effects of global warming. However, their lack of formal education as scientists is proving a deterrent for the duo in delivering their novel ideas to …
Local water-bodies like rivers, lake, canals and the swamps have been affected by the toxins of the pesticides and chemical fertilizers harming the ideal environment for the aquatic life in the district Many indigenous species of fish are on the verge of extinction in the natural water bodies of Netrokona …
NASHIK: The first training centre for organic farming will soon be set up near Dhule in Nashik division by the agriculture department of the state government. The state government has decided to set up the training centre at a farm at Vadane in Dhule district in the division. A grant …
The state government has increased the organic farming area in Nashik division from 800 hectares to 1,200 hectares to promote the form of agriculture and discourage use of chemical fertilizers. Two years ago, the area under organic farming, which largely depends on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost …
Many indigenous species of fish are facing extinction in Narsingdi district due to widespread use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers in the cropland land for boosting production. The local water-bodies like rivers, lake, canals and the swamps have been affected by the toxins of the pesticides and chemical fertilizers harming …
Cereal output jumped 9.4 percent to 9.56 million tonnes during this fiscal year due to timely rains and an adequate supply of chemical fertilizers. The overall growth in cereal production has helped the agricultural sector to swell 4.72 percent this year. The agricultural sector grew 1.07 percent in the last …
Bhutan could within a decade become the first country in the world to go wholly organic in its food production, according to key politicians in the Himalayan kingdom. Agriculture and forests minister Lyonpo Yeshey Dorji and opposition leader Pema Gyamtsho, who held the post in the previous government, say there …
More Than 5mg Per Litre Found In Groundwater Against Permissible Limit Of 1mg Per Litre The backward district of Nalgonda is now faced with one more major water contaminant. After fluoride and uranium, researchers have found substantial quantities of bromide in groundwater in Nalgonda district. As against the permissible limit …
Prof. N.H. Ravindranath at the Centre of Ecological Sciences, IISc, Bengaluru, and one of the lead authors of the last of the three IPCC working group reports focusing on mitigating climate change maintains that the agricultural sector has a high potential for energy efficiency. Prof. Ravindranath said, “The agricultural sector …
Over 1,000 kidney patients have been reported in the Moneragala district, sources said. The majority of the patients have been reported from Buttala and Wellawaya, they said. Meanwhile, residents said there are over 400 kidney patients in Buttala and Pelwatta residential colonies while in Lindarawa, 21 patients have died of …
Strategies for Mitigating Climate Change in Agriculture, a California Environmental Associates and Climate Focus authored report, finds that annual carbon emissions from global agriculture can be reduced by as much as 50 to 90 percent by 2030. The study highlights key strategies – led by reduced global beef consumption, reduced …
Wetter winters in the future could increase agricultural pollution in Britain's rivers, say scientists. A research team from Lancaster University concluded that increased, more intensive winter rainfall is likely to wash more fertiliser out of soil and into rivers. This could artificially nourish plants, including toxic algae. The research team …
Sri Lanka has banned the sale of Monsanto's "Round Up" glyphosate weedicide after a study found that the weedicide is responsible for the increasing number of chronic kidney disease patients. Minister off Special Projects S.M. Chandrasena said the decision to ban Glyphosate sales in the country has been taken on …
A study conducted by Greenpeace India, a voluntary organisation working on environmental issues, has reported an alarming rise in the concentration of harmful nitrates in drinking water in Malwa. For this, scientists blame rampant use of chemical fertilisers. The quality of milk is also believed to be critical in Punjab …
Sri Lanka Standards Institute will issue standard certificates to farmers who use organic fertilizer devoid of chemical fertilizer and pesticides for cultivation, the Ministry of Technological Research and Atomic Energy said. Awarding of the standard certificates will take place at 10.00 a.m. today at the Sri Lanka Standards Institute in …
Karnataka will face drastic change in its climate in the near future due to global warming, said M B Raje Gowda, professor of agrometerology at University of Agriculture Sciences, Gandhi Krishi Vignana Kendra (GKVK, Bangalore), here on Saturday. Addressing environment science students at the valedictory of a special lecture series …
