The Market Development Assistance (MDA) Scheme will increase organic fertilizers production from Gobardhan Plants and will cut 96 lakh tonnes chemical fertiliser import and reap benefits worth Rs 11,000 crore, according to Indian Biogas Association (IBA). Earlier in June this year, the Cabinet...
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Economictimes
2023.07.16
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Nature
2023.07.10
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Specific strains of bacteria found in the tea plant rhizosphere — the nutrient-rich soil around plant roots — boost the growth of maize seeds and their ability to resist disease-related cellular stress1.
These bacteria, known as plant-growth-promoting rhizosphere (PGPR) strains, can be used to...
Manila Bulletin
2023.06.28
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It’s no secret that the Philippines has a garbage problem. A World Wildlife Fund report in 2020 stated that only 33 per cent of the country’s garbage is disposed of in landfills, with only nine per cent of this going to recycling centers.
What if some of this could be turned into soil-nourishing...
Deccan Chronicle
2023.06.27
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The import bill is a major concern for any nation, as imports can typically be more expensive than domestic production. One way to reduce India import bill is by using organic fertilizers. In 2021, India imported urea fertilizer worth 6,523.53 million USD, Phosphate fertilizer worth 4,169.95...
Mirage News
2023.06.09
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Fall armyworm (FAW) is an invasive, transboundary pest which has caused widespread crop destruction around the world. The insect pest has become one of the most damaging pests in Zambia, especially for maize crops - a staple food for over 300 million farmers in Africa.
Estimates of the damage...
AgriBusiness Global
2023.05.31
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Renaissance BioScience Corp., a leader in bioengineering for the global agriculture and food industries, has announced that the Government of Canada’s Pest Management Research Agency (PMRA) has approved the company’s field study application for its sustainable and eco-friendly RNA interference (...
Greenhouse Grower
2023.05.28
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Thanks to an ever-increasing demand for environmentally friendly products and production methods, biopesticides have become an integral part of every grower’s tool box. Not only does today’s consumer want to know that the products they are buying are not harmful to their health, they also want to...
Capital Digital Media
2023.05.26
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Smallholder farmers in Africa are facing significant challenges due to climate change and land degradation, which are negatively impacting crop production and supply chains. However, regenerative agriculture has emerged as an effective solution to combat these issues and restore soil health. By...