agriculture sector

Scientists Patent Herbal Coating That Could Seeds Viable For Years

Acknowledging the impact of the West Asia crisis, the RBI has said that several factors will help India counter the negative effects and emerge strong.

Sitharaman also pointed out that apart from higher crude oil prices, fertiliser prices have reached “unimaginable” levels, while elevated gold prices are creating challenges on the external sector front.

Ethanol-blended petrol is made by mixing ethanol with petrol. Ethanol is a biofuel that is derived from a wide variety of food crops and feed stocks like sugarcane and petrol. Under the Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme, the original target for achieving E20 petrol sales.

Panic buying gripped Bhubaneswar and Cuttack as residents rushed to fuel stations amid fears of supply disruption due to the West Asia conflict. Despite assurances of adequate stocks, long queues and traffic snarls were witnessed, impacting boat operators and farmers.

Panic buying led to kilometres-long queues and traffic snarls at fuel stations across Odisha on Friday, despite assurances of adequate supply amid the West Asia conflict. Boat operators and farmers also reported difficulties in procuring fuel, highlighting widespread concerns over potential disruptions.

President Trump declared his China visit a historic "G-2" success, highlighting major trade deals including Boeing aircraft sales and agricultural commitments. He also suggested China would refrain from aggressive action on Taiwan during his presidency, while Xi Jinping privately warned of confrontation over the island. Trump indicated China's willingness to help broker an end to the Iran conflict.

Bees are vital pollinators, crucial for global food security and ecosystems, yet face severe threats from climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. Their declining populations, particularly in India, signal a critical ecological crisis. Urgent action is needed from farmers and citizens to protect these essential insects.