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From bureaucrat to agri-tech pioneer, how Hardip Singh Kingra is sowing change ‘in a suit and tie’ without using soil for farming

August 10, 2025 1:39 am

Hydroponic farming, where plants grow without soil and are fed through nutrient-rich water, uses up to 90 per cent less water than traditional farming

India’s organised domestic crop protection chemicals market is valued at roughly Rs 24,500 crore.

How India’s pesticide market is changing

August 04, 2025 7:57 am

The growth is now coming not from insecticides or fungicides, but herbicides. And the driver for that is shortage of labour for manual weeding.

What's new in Tamil Nadu's agriculture budget

March 16, 2025 3:42 am

The budget was presented with plans of increasing investment in infrastructure, incentivising diversification, and expanding institutional support for farmers.

Potash reserve found 450 metres below surface in 2 Punjab districts, further exploration on: minister

February 07, 2025 9:21 am

Although auctioning rights rest with Centre, royalty will benefit Punjab: Mining Minister Goyal

Seven Himachal women agri-entrepreneurs honoured for innovation

January 15, 2025 10:47 pm

Awards highlight achievements in natural farming, food processing, and sustainable practices

While some hybrid mustard seeds are available in the market, their performance compared to open-pollinated varieties requires further investigation, P K Mishra said. (File)

India must speed up hybrid technology adoption in pulses, oilseeds to reduce imports: P K Mishra

January 08, 2025 4:58 pm

Mishra highlighted that despite showing promising results, hybrid varieties, particularly in crops like pigeon pea('toor dal'), have not achieved widespread adoption among farmers.

India's dairy growth slows but global leadership intact; Minister eyes export push

November 27, 2024 9:40 am

Although the growth in milk has slowed over the years — 5.77% in 2021-22, 3.83% in 2022-23 — India continues to be the world’s largest producer.

Shift in cropping pattern dynamics in India and its impact

September 07, 2024 10:52 am

The shift in cropping patterns has driven farmers to transition from traditional subsistence farming to a more diversified and commercially oriented agricultural approach. But how does the shift benefit the sector, and what are the key challenges posed by it?

Sustainable agriculture for climate resilience and food security

August 22, 2024 6:55 pm

A number of issues such as climate change, environmental sustainability and food security accelerated the transition to sustainable agriculture. But what is sustainable farming and how does it help in addressing such challenges?

Sorrow to success: A potato farmer in debt turns soya milk pioneer

July 14, 2024 10:13 am

Fate took a turn when Garcha attended a trade fair at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. There, he discovered a stall showcasing soybean cultivation and dairy processing techniques. Intrigued by the potential, he decided to pivot towards soybean farming and dairy production.