[ad_1] SRINAGAR: Wild boars have turned into a formidable foe for farmers across the Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district, people complained on Saturday. The locals said that the wild boars have been on a rampage, causing extensive damage to crops and apple orchards across the area, leaving theContinue Reading

Kashmir Witnessing ‘Yellow Revolution’ With Oilseed Crops Registering Significant Growth: LG Sinha

[ad_1] SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, in this month’s “Awaam ki Awaaz” programme shared the inspiring stories of the Change-makers and highlighted the efforts of the UT Government to realize the true growth potential of Jammu Kashmir. The Lt Governor said the JK administration with citizens’ participation is steering theContinue Reading

Crops over 3 lakh acres damaged in Andhra Pradesh

[ad_1] Amaravati: Crops over 3 lakh acres were damaged in Andhra Pradesh due to unseasonal rains and thunderstorms a week ago. The standing rabi crops which were ready for harvest were damaged in various districts across the state. Farmers in coastal districts and Rayalaseema faced the wrath of untimely rainsContinue Reading

NIRDPR, ICRISAT sign MoU to promote dryland crops, climate-smart farming

[ad_1] Hyderabad: City-based National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) on Monday signed a MoU to strengthen evidence-based research and capacity building on critical development issues. The Memorandum of Understanding aims to promote collaboration between the twoContinue Reading

Early heat may adversely affect wheat, other crops: IMD

[ad_1] Delhi: Significantly high temperatures over northwest India, Gujarat, Konkan and Goa may have an adverse impact on wheat and other crops, the India Meteorological Department said on Monday. Maximum temperatures in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Konkan, Goa and coastal Karnataka have remained in the range of 35 to 39 degrees CelsiusContinue Reading