Agriculture

2+ hour, 2+ min ago   (543+ words) Industry bodies want private projects in forest-rich states to undertake compensatory afforestation on twice the area of degraded forest when non-forest land is unavailable...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (522+ words) Despite the Sunshine State's ideal climate for tropical fruit cultivation, papayas have become something of an uphill battle for commercial producers and backyard gardeners alike. Beyond pest pressures such as Papaya Ringspot Virus (PRSV), the crop’s development requires additional harvesting…...

3+ hour, 2+ min ago   (309+ words) Rajasthan, the top producer of the Kharif season’s moong (green gram), has reported arrival of nearly 63,000 tonnes of the pulse crop from the fresh harvest since September 1 and it is nearly 10 times higher than the year-ago period. But farmers on…...

3+ hour, 9+ min ago   (443+ words) ACFI-KPMG paper calls for time-bound PLI-style incentives, power subsidies and single-window regulation to cut China cost gap Agrochemical body ACFI seeks ₹5,000-7,500 crore programme for the sector ACFI-KPMG paper calls for time-bound PLI-style incentives, power subsidies and single-window regulation to…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (336+ words) Ireland enjoys ideal growing conditions, with a maritime climate and fertile soils, capable of producing timber yields well above the European average. These conditions make forestry an attractive option that can work alongside other farm enterprises, while also delivering wider…...

5+ hour, 28+ min ago   (1102+ words) By Lauren Krugel, The Canadian Press Posted September 20, 2026 6:00 am. CALGARY — Stephen Vandervalk half-jokes that there’s a reason more farmers aren’t seen pitching their businesses on “Dragon’s Den” and “Shark Tank.” “They would laugh you out of the room,” said the…...

1+ day, 48+ min ago   (69+ words) Innovative Agri-Tech Company Selected for Government ProjectThe news that OYASAI, a startup attracting attention primarily in Tokyo, has been selected for the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' "Food Tech Business Demonstration and Implementation Project" has become a hot topic....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (274+ words) U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins announced the Ranchers First Initiative on Monday, outlining a package of programs aimed at rebuilding the nation’s cattle herd and supporting American ranchers. USDA said the initiative builds on its October 2025 Plan to Fortify the American…...

6+ hour, 36+ min ago   (799+ words) When cattle prices sit at generational highs and a rancher starts loading animals onto the trailer, one overlooked distinction between two types of livestock can determine whether Social Security keeps sending checks or quietly starts holding them back. The Full…...

10+ hour, 20+ min ago   (1196+ words) See how this poultry startup aims to boost layer farm ROI by turning manure into protein, fertilizer, lower waste costs, and added revenue....