Order of the National Green Tribunal (Eastern Zone Bench, Kolkata) in the matter of Nabin Kisan Vs State of Odisha & Others dated 15/05/2025. The matter related to discharge of wastewater by the municipality of Belpahar on the applicants land. The affidavit filed by the District Magistrate, Jharsuguda, May 14, …
Agroecology is a better alternative than large-scale agriculture, both for the climate and for small farmers in Sub-Saharan Africa, according to researcher Ellinor Isgren from Lund University in Sweden. This agricultural model preserves biodiversity and safeguards food supply while avoiding soil depletion. "We must consider other, alternative models for developing …
During times of drought, herder Buchu Boru has to walk tens of kilometres in search of pasture for his animals - with no guarantee he will find it. "Somebody tells you by word of mouth that there is pasture but on arriving you don't (find) any," said the 60-year-old, who …
Sitting in the backyard of his little homestay property, Veerabhadra, a farmer turned hospitality entrepreneur, tries to look beyond his field glittering with fireflies. SAKALESHPUR: Sitting in the backyard of his little homestay property, Veerabhadra, a farmer turned hospitality entrepreneur, tries to look beyond his field glittering with fireflies. The …
Though the CPM has time and again reiterated that it is the only party which has included environment protection as one of the party programmes, the hills were being razed with impunity. KANNUR: Though the CPM has time and again reiterated that it is the only party which has included …
Upset by loss of livelihoods, unfulfilled promises The 1.5 kilometres from Sagar Naka to Paar Naka in Dahanu was a river of red on Thursday. More than 50,000 farmers from over 60 villages in the Thane-Palghar district in red caps and sari, waving red flags, protested against the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet …
TRICHY: Terming the Supreme Court’s directive to the Karnataka government to release 4 TMC of the Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu as too little and too late, farmers in the Cauvery delta region of Tamil Nadu on Thursday said they are losing their faith in judiciary. They said they had …
As the fall armyworm continues to ravage crops in the region, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has come up with a mobile application to help farmers and governments fight the pest. The Fall Armyworm Monitoring and Early Warning System (Famews) will enable farmers and agricultural workers to report the …
Last year David Ole Maapia nearly lost his herd of 48 cows to crippling drought in southern Kenya's Kajiado County. To avoid repeating the experience, the Maasai pastoralist, whose culture has long rested on cattle herding, has decided to switch to something more resilient - sheep and goats. "With this …
Wardha: The air of Jaypur Khadka village in Selu Taluka of Wardha was filled with enthusiasm as villagers welcomed the new JCB land-excavator, the first in the taluka. The event held major significance for the people who have been offering ‘Shramdaan’ — a selfless donation of labour — for conserving …
Order of the Supreme Court of India in the matter of National Bank of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Manager & Others Vs Abdul Majid Babaso Momin & Others dated 02/05/2018 regarding loans for the incoming agricultural season. Supreme Court directs that farmers whose loan amount is upto Rs.1,00,000/- (Rupees …
Among other issues, the detrimental effect of global warming would be discussed by the experts during the Summit on Climate Resilient Mountain Agriculture to be held at Forest Research Institute (FRI), Dehradun from May 2 to 4. The summit would be organised by the water shed department of the State …
Ranchi: Lending a fillip to organic farming in the state, the Jharkhand government has decided to identify and develop 3,000 clusters across Jharkhand for promotion of organic farming. “Jharkhand’s organic farming plan has been approved the centre and we will be working in mission mode to promote the production of …
Ranchi: Lending a fillip to organic farming in the state, the Jharkhand government has decided to identify and develop 3,000 clusters across Jharkhand for promotion of organic farming. "Jharkhand's organic farming plan has been approved the centre and we will be working in mission mode to promote the production of …
This study examines the performance of the public agricultural extension system in three high growth states as well as three comparatively moderate performing states. During the last decade, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat have been among the best performers in terms of growth of agriculture and allied sectors, while Punjab has …
International Water Resources Association (IWRA) launch policy brief “Sustainable Groundwater Development for Improved Livelihoods in Sub-Saharan Africa”. At least 400 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa source their domestic water supply from groundwater. Yet this often abundant resource only accounts for around 20% of total irrigation. More widespread irrigation could help …
Nashik: Noted agriculture economist and former member of State Planning Commission H M Desarada claimed that farmers should understand the impact of climate change on agriculture activities and must adopt alterations in farming techniques to cope up with the issue. Desarada was addressing a valedictory function of Agriculture Extension Service …
The government’s decision comes amid the problems it is facing in acquiring land for the high-profile Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet train and the ongoing farmers’ protest in Bhavnagar district against a state power utility’s bid to possess the land it had acquired around 20 years ago. To fast track land acquisition and …
Under the CSMSSY, Rs 24,000 crore to benefit 50 lakh farmers has been provided. However, the government noted that there was a sizeable number of farmers who were in debt but were deprived of the loan waiver benefits during Congress-NCP regime in 2008 and 2009. The state Cabinet on Tuesday …
On April 10, a hot sunny day, Chennai’s Chepauk stadium became a fortress. Yellow barricades, armed policemen and security vans surrounded the venue. The Indian Premier League was in town, and the Chennai Super Kings were to take on the Kolkata Knight Riders. The protestors outside could not care less. …
NAGPUR: Nagpur Municipal Corporation is offering eco-friendly options for cremation of bodies at four crematoriums in the city. Alternative to woods, these briquettes are basically hard bricks with the right mixture of agri-waste such as cotton plant stalks, arhar plant stalks, rice husk etc. After Nagpur, Sangali city corporation is …
