There was a renewed interest in spring wheat last year, given the spring cereal seed shortage and the low amount of winter crops planted. The area went over 7,100ha, an increase of over 2,500ha. This ...

Glyphosate is the most effective herbicide for clearing vegetation before planting crops, but it is also used ... and still a huge export of wheat from Australia,” he said.

The experiment, carried out using the Compact Research Module for Orbital Plant Studies (CROPS), represents a significant advancement in understanding plant growth in space. Listen to Story The CROPS ...

Yellow rust, a fungal disease, causes the crop’s leaves to turn yellow, halting photosynthesis and resulting in a significant drop in yield After the recent attack of pink stem borer on wheat ...

New Delhi: The recent cold wave and snowfall in northern India are expected to benefit key winter crops, such as wheat and mustard. Experts say colder temperatures and snowmelt will enhance soil ...

instances of wheat blast — a fungal disease that threatens wheat crops — will continue to rise. According to the study, wheat blast currently threatens about 16 million acres of cropland, and that ...

The first First Friday Art Walk of the year kicks off at 5 p.m. tonight in downtown Portland. Galleries and other local businesses will be open late, and you can always expect to see some fun ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that the government's first decision in the New Year is dedicated to farmers, as the Union Cabinet headed by him enhanced allocation to crop insurance ...

It’s hard work to harvest, but a growing cadre of small farmers and home gardeners are cultivating the spice for profit, or simply pleasure. Bulb-like corms, at top, produce saffron crocuses.

A new Gavin and Stacey clip has given fans their first ever glimpse of Uncle Bryn and Jason on the long-discussed fishing trip. "I think it's blown a few people's minds," said Robert Wilfort ...

The Indian government has extended its flagship crop insurance schemes until 2025-26 with an allocation of Rs 69,515 crore. A new Rs 824 crore fund will use advanced technology to improve ...