On fertiliser prices, strategy, not firefighting, Pg10

Geopolitical tensions threaten India's fertilizer supply; strategic policy shifts needed to curb over-consumption and import dependence for food security.

AI-powered tool, offering farmers help in their languages, goes live, Pg11

Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-powered multilingual tool launched to empower farmers with personalized agricultural information and scheme access via mobile and phone.

AI-powered Bharat-VISTAAR all set to be launched today, Pg7

AI-powered Bharat-VISTAAR, a multilingual tool providing farmers information on crop planning, weather, markets, and schemes, to launch on February 17.

Assam’s tea gardens make room for bamboo to fuel bioethanol plant, Pg10

Assam's tea gardens embrace bamboo cultivation, fueling bioethanol plant and diversifying income under amended land act.

10 things that India needs to fix, Pg11

India's AI Impact Summit focuses on 'welfare for all,' addressing connectivity gaps, workforce readiness, and infrastructure challenges for AI implementation.

Bharat-VISTAAR to SHE Marts: Rural development gets a push, Pg15

Budget 2026-27 unveils Bharat-VISTAAR, SHE Marts, and high-value agriculture push with Rs 500 crore allocation for rural development.

Centre seeks comments on draft Pesticides Bill, Pg10

Agriculture Ministry releases draft Pesticides Management Bill, 2025, proposing stricter regulations and enhanced penalties for spurious pesticides, feedback invited by February 4, 2026.

How rice farmers can cut methane, and make money off it, Pg17

Rice farmers adopting alternate wetting and drying (AWD) can cut methane emissions and earn carbon credits, boosting income.

Why does India need climate- resilient agriculture?, Pg10

India prioritizes climate-resilient agriculture amidst climate change, integrating biotechnology, AI, and sustainable practices for enhanced productivity and environmental protection.

‘Fire count gives a skewed picture of stubble burning’, Pg14

Satellite data discrepancies reveal 'fire count' inaccuracies in assessing stubble burning's true extent, challenging government claims of decline.

WEF, govt launch AI playbooks for SMEs, agriculture, Pg15.

WEF and Indian government collaborate to launch AI playbooks for SMEs and agriculture, promoting responsible AI adoption nationwide.

India to boost solar pumps scheme in Africa, island nations, Pg12

India to promote PM-KUSUM solar scheme in Africa and island nations via ISA platform to boost renewable energy.

More women employed in agriculture, but half of them are unpaid, Pg7

Indian agriculture witnesses feminization, yet half of women remain unpaid; trade and technology offer pathways for economic empowerment.

The path to ending global hunger runs through India , Pg8

India reduces hunger by revitalizing PDS through digitalization, Aadhaar, and One Nation One Ration Card platform, benefiting 30 million people.

From ploughs to panels, cultivating a solar-powered future for farmers, Pg20

ISRO satellites forecast wheat production, assess crop condition, Pg14