Smart farming: harnessing IOT and AI for sustainable agriculture

[ad_1] The global agriculture sector is undergoing a revolutionary change, due to the rapidly expanding population, and environment. India, a country, whose agriculture, has long been the foundation of the economy, is seeing a dramatic change in the way it...

Sustainable agriculture and zero waste: A holistic approach

[ad_1] Holistic living encompasses a harmonious balance between mind, body, and spirit. A key aspect of achieving this balance is through sustainable agriculture practices. By nurturing the soil, the foundation of all life, we ensure healthy plantations, which in turn...

Biodiversity in sustainable agriculture: A case study on Indian Sarus crane

[ad_1] The world’s ecosystem is facing threats due to human activities, resulting in significant biodiversity loss and the decline of ecosystem services. Recognising the pivotal role of ecosystem services in urban development, there is an opportunity to address these challenges...

IFFCO ties up with Marut Dronetech for DaaS; to service five lakh acres in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana

[ad_1] The Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) has signed an agreement with Marut Dronetech Private Limited to launch Drone-as-a-Service (DAAS) operations in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Also read: Drone Destination, Iffco ink pact for drone-spray services projectOne of the key...

BioPrime and Yara India collaborate to provide farmers with innovative sustainable solutions

[ad_1] Ag-biotech start-up BioPrime AgriSolutions has announced a strategic partnership with crop nutrition company Yara India, a subsidiary of Yara International.Bringing together BioPrime’s “Chiron” with Yara India’s expertise in crop nutrition, this collaboration marks a milestone in serving farmers with...

Rallis India commissions water soluble fertiliser unit at Akola

[ad_1] Agri inputs player Rallis India Limited has announced the establishment of a new automatic 8,000 metric tonnes Water-Soluble Fertiliser (WSF) plant in Akola, Maharashtra. This strategic initiative underscores Rallis India’s commitment to innovation, advancing sustainable agriculture practices and enhancing...

Evaluating the Impact of regenerative agriculture

[ad_1] Non-chemical-based agriculture is gaining traction throughout the world as an alternative to conventional chemical-based agriculture. While conventional agriculture aims to maximise profit by heavily relying on all sorts of external inputs such as chemical fertilisers, weedicides, and pesticides; sustainable...

Sustainable agriculture: How CSR Initiatives are transforming rural development

[ad_1] Being more than a moral obligation, corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives are indispensable for development at a scale. In India, the agriculture sector alone contributed approximately 39 per cent to the rural gross domestic product (GDP) in the financial...

IISR’s innovative formulations help address soil pH issues and boost crop yields

[ad_1] ICAR-Indian Institute of Spices Research, Kozhikode, has developed three new microbial formulations based on granular lime and gypsum to help farmers improve agricultural productivity. The formulations developed using IISR’s patent-applied technology .can address soil pH issues and deliver beneficial...