The pomegranate farmer who won Padma Shri

A differently-abled farmer from Gujarat's arid Banaskantha district has inspired several others to make the best use of their farm land by planting pomegranate. Genabhai Patel (52), a pomegranate......

No contest with BJP on corruption in K'taka, it wins hands down: Rahul

Congress President Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said the previous Bharatiya Janata Party government in Karnataka "wins hands down" over the present Congress dispensation when it comes to corruption.......

Can the water crisis hurt India's growth?

Water shortage is likely to lead to political tensions and instability in the future, warns Simon George, President, Cargill India. IMAGE: Local residents fill their empty containers with water......

Fadnavis seeks Rs 10,000 crore from Centre to tackle Maha drought

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday sought Rs 10,000 crore from the Centre for the three years to complete pending irrigation projects in his drought-hit state.......

Let ex-servicemen partner farmers in agri cooperatives

The government should set up agricultural co-operatives in every cluster of villages and in respective districts on a war-footing within a time limit.We should involve the services of our military......

Jain Irrigation buys 50% of Israeli firm

Jain Irrigation Systems on Tuesday announced the acquisition of a shade over 50 per cent stake in Israel's NaanDan Irrigation Systems for $21.5 million (nearly Rs 87 crore) in an all-cash deal. The......

Climate change may cut farm income by 20-25%: Survey

India needs to spread irrigation and do so against a backdrop of rising water scarcity and depleting groundwater resources Climate change could adversely affect farmers income by up to 20-25 per......

Jain Irrigation buys US firm

The Mumbai-based Jain Irrigation Systems has acquired US-based drip irrigation company, Chapin Watermatics Inc, through its subsidiary Jain Americas Inc for $6 million in cash and debt with......