Tomato, a vegetable crop grown worldwide, is facing significant losses in productivity due to environmental factors like drought, floods, salinity and heat. This has pushed scientists to better understand theContinue Reading
According to Biennial Update Report submitted by Government of India to United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2016, India has achieved 12% reduction in emission intensity betweenContinue Reading
Reiterating the Government’s commitment to afforestation and increasing the green cover, Rs. 160 crore have been earmarked for the Green India Mission (National Afforestation Programme), which marks an increase ofContinue Reading
Weeds are a persistent problem for farmers. A recent assessment by the Directorate of Weed Research shows that India loses crops worth $ 11 billion every year to these farmContinue Reading
The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, Shri Arun Jaitley tabled the Economic Survey 2017-18 in Parliament today. The Chapter on Sustainable Development, Energy and Climate Change notes India’sContinue Reading
Rising temperature, erratic rainfall and occurrence of moderate drought are beginning to impact food production in Nagaland. In order to meet the challenge of climate change, the state is nowContinue Reading
Scientists have developed a device that mimics photosynthesis and uses sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce ethylene gas – a key chemical used in large quantities for manufacturing plastics,Continue Reading
With apple production greatly affected due to changing climate in Himachal Pradesh (HP), apple farmers are taking to cultivation of vegetables and ‘low chill’ fruits, such as pomegranate and kiwi.Continue Reading
