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 …
N R Pura, Nov 17, DHNS Emphasis should be given to organic farming to yield more result from agriculture, said Sri Kshetra Dharmastala Rural Development Programme (SKDRDP) Executive Director Dr L H Manjunath. SKDRDP Executive Director Dr L H Manjunath inaugurating the Gubbiga Organic Village at Sutta in N R …
Sarikah Atreya The Government of Sikkim, farmers and other stakeholders of agriculture in the State came together yesterday to urge the Union Government to extend its fertiliser subsidy support to organic fertilisers, while implementing the newly proposed direct subsidy system. They made the demand at a public consultation on the …
ARTI (Appropriate Rural Technology Institute) developed a compact biogas system, which uses feedstock in the form of sugar, protein, fat or cellulose. It produces 1 kg biogas per kg of feedstock taking only about 24 hours to complete the reaction. The reason behind the high efficiency of the compact biogas …
An investigation was carried out to study the effect of distillery effluent based pressmud compost (DEPC) on seed yield and seed quality attributes of paddy cv. Pus a Basmati-1 at Seed Production Unit, IARI, New Delhi.
The mine-degraded lands initially lack viable mycorrhizal fungal population, and thus, the establishment of a vegetative community will be delayed. Mycorrhiza inoculation can enhance productivity of degraded land by increasing drought tolerance of plants and phosphorus availability, which are the main two limiting factors for plant establishment.
Hyderabad, Aug. 28: The committee on wildlife and environment protection on Thursday recommended the utilisation of bio-fertilisers to encourage people-friendly organic farming. The committee also sought more subsidy for bio-fertilisers in comparison to synthetic fertilisers. The committee, headed by the former Speaker, Mr K.R. Suresh Reddy, and comprising members of …
With deficient rains, the nutrient-based fertiliser subsidy regime makes sense Following up on the proposal made JT in the budget, the finance ministry has kick-sfarted the transition to a 'nutrient-based' fertiliser subsidy regime. This would be followed by the implementation of a mechanism of a direct subsidy transfer regime to …
82 per cent Indian farmers want bio-fertilizers says study excessive use of synthetic fertilizers in India is reducing soil fertility and affecting food production, said a joint study by non-profit Greenpeace and West Bengal
Though acquatic weeds such as water hyacinth play a vital role in the acquatic ecosystem, congestion of the weeds in wetlands could hamper the general productivity of the ecosystem. Water hyacinth, besides working as a water purifier against organic pollution, is a boon for various kinds of fish species which …
Industrial designer Virginia Gardiner has designed not just a new toilet, but a new closed-loop management system that will allow individuals to, basically, recycle their poop. Yeah, I just said that. But give her idea a few minutes of your attention, because it's really not as gnarly as it sounds. …
In this paper a new dimension has been added to watershed management by proposing a whole programme by reorienting Bioindustrial Watershed Management. Land holdings are small, and are getting smaller. Even after all the available agricultural production technology, the small land holder's income are still remain small. The way forward …
Land fertility in Rangpur region comprising Kurigram, Gaibandha, Nilphamari and Lalmonirhat districts is falling alarmingly due to shortage of green manure, sulphur and zinc in the soil. Unrestricted use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides were also contributed in reducing fertility of lands, agricultural experts here said. They said green and …
Cow has been integral to agriculture life in India since time immemorial. Compost prepared using cow dung, plants and other waste materials was used till chemical fertiliser became popular in the modern days. Use of chemical fertiliser has poisoned our food products causing health hazards. Its effect on earth is …
The global concern has heightened in the recent past over the need for sustainable agricultural production and environmental protection with the Asian region being especially vulnerable due to the twin problems of population pressure and land scarcity. The question that is very often being asked is whether the growth in …
The municipality of Contagem in the State of Minas Gerais, despite being known as an industrial centre, has an enormous potential to develop urban agriculture. The current administration recognises this, and supports the development of agriculture as an important strategy for consolidating its Municipal Food and Nutritional Security Policy.
Prashant Rupera | TNN Vadodara: Anand Agricultural University (AAU) is all set to enter into an agreement with Gujarat State Fertilisers and Chemicals (GSFC) Limited through which the latter will sell liquid bio-fertiliser indigenously developed by the varsity. AAU scientists had developed the bio-fertiliser, which it has been selling to …
Adichunchanagiri Ramanagar Shaka Mutt Seer Siddarameshwara swamij emphasising the need for adopting natural farming said natural farming which envisages zero-budget agriculture practices, is a panacea to the ills of plaguing farmers. Addressing the natural farming motivators at a training programme at a farm in Hunegall, on Friday, the seer said, …
About 450 biogas units, based on dung of buffaloes and cows have been installed in the country, which will fulfil the needs of an average family of up to eight members in far-flung rural areas of the country. This was informed to the participants at a book launching ceremony of
The farmers of Srinivaspur are making good use of Honge flowers. It is traditionally believed that the Honge flowers are useful as external manure for several horticultural produce. The Honge flowers, believed to produce a good peak, if used as manure. According to the farmers, Honge plays a very important …
