FARMLAND TREES
Fires have become the most visible sign of the conflict heating up on the Lebanon-Israel border
The conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, amid stalled cease-fire talks, is causing devastating fires in southern Lebanon and northern Israel. Damage from Hezbollah drones and white phosphorus, along with firefighting challenges, has displaced thousands. George Mitri highlights unprecedented fire damage. Affected areas include Moussa Saab's orchard and Kibbutz Sde Nehemia, raising fears of full-scale war.
Big cat population rises from 10 in 2009 to 88 in 2024 in Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve: Official
The significant increase in the tiger population at the Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve in Erode, Tamil Nadu, has been a cause for celebration among conservationists. Rajkumar, the Conservator of Forests at STR, revealed that the number of tigers has risen from a mere 10 in 2009 to a promising 88 as per the latest census conducted in January.
Cyclone Remal claims six lives in West Bengal
Cyclone Remal has caused six deaths in Bangladesh, with three confirmed deaths so far. The 'Severe Cyclonic Storm Remal' has weakened into a 'Cyclonic Storm', with South 24 Parganas district being the most affected. The cyclone has caused significant disruptions in air, rail, and road transportation in Kolkata and other parts of southern Bengal. Over 300 houses have been damaged, 1,200 electric poles have been uprooted, and houses and farmlands have been flooded.
Cyclone Remal claims six lives in West Bengal, leaves trail of destruction
Severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' made landfall between Bangladesh and West Bengal, bringing gusts up to 135 km/h and heavy rains that flooded homes and farmland. The storm caused significant destruction, including flattened homes, uprooted trees, and downed electric poles. Over 110,000 people were evacuated from vulnerable areas. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and West Bengal Governor Dr. CV Ananda Bose reviewed the response. The storm disrupted air, rail, and road transport, while the Indian Coast Guard and Navy prepared relief operations. The weather is expected to worsen with increased winds and rainfall in southern Bengal.
More than 50 lakh large farmland trees vanished between 2018 and 2022 in India: Study
A concerning trend in India shows over 50 lakh large farmland trees vanished from 2018 to 2022 due to altered cultivation practices, impacting agroforestry systems and promoting paddy rice fields. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, Denmark, identified this worrying development in Nature Sustainability, confirmed by villagers in Telangana, Haryana, and Maharashtra.
TGIF Agribusiness shares debut with 61% premium on BSE SME platform
The IPO, which was completely a fresh equity issue of 6.87 lakh shares, was booked 37 times at close on broad-based interest from investors.
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Meet the Srichandans: What issues matter to Odisha's 125-member family in the 2024 elections?
With a whopping 125 members, they stand out as a close-knit joint family spanning four generations. Despite their vast numbers, they share a common bond and actively participate in shaping electoral discourse. Let's delve into the story of this extraordinary family and their perspectives on politics and community issues.
NITI, agri ministry, FAO launch investment forum for advancing climate resilient agrifood system
Delivering the keynote address at the inauguration, NITI Aayog Member Ramesh Chand emphasised on the need for awareness on how agriculture contributes to climate change, citing a contribution of a little more than 13 per cent of the total greenhouse gas emissions in the country.
Want to grow fruits & vegetables in cities? Become a beekeeper
Most research on crop pollination has focused on rural areas, leaving us with limited information about urban settings. While the role of insect groups like flies and wasps in crop pollination has only gained recognition relatively recently.
Ukraine's dam collapse is both a fast-moving disaster and a slow-moving ecological catastrophe
The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam was a fast-moving disaster that is swiftly evolving into a long-term environmental catastrophe affecting drinking water, food supplies and ecosystems reaching into the Black Sea. The short-term dangers can be seen from outer space - tens of thousands of parcels of land flooded, and more to come. Experts say the long-term consequences will be generational.
Ukraine's dam collapse is both a fast-moving disaster and a slow-moving ecological catastrophe
The destruction of the Kakhovka Dam was a fast-moving disaster that is swiftly evolving into a long-term environmental catastrophe affecting drinking water, food supplies and ecosystems reaching into the Black Sea.
A new mountain beginning: Will the fragile peace in Bodo-dominated areas of Western Assam survive?
Guided by an ex-poacher, ET travelled through the vast woodlands in the foothills near Bhutan to find some credible answers to a vexing question.
Boral, the village where young art director Satyajit Ray met 'Pather Panchali'
Ghosh met Ray at age eight, and played a small part as a student at the village school in 'Pather Panchali', shot over from 1952 to 1955.
No land or funds received from Karnataka Govt, says Isha Foundation
The land for Sadhguru Sannidhi in Chikkaballapur was purchased from original landowners by paying money, it said in a press statement.
UFO sighting rumours sparked by mysterious darting lights in Wisconsin, says report
Onlookers in Wisconsin in the US have claimed the unexplained lights in the sky could be a UFO sighting, according to reports.
India’s big plans for cleaner jet fuel face a string of hurdles
A project run by the Indian Institute of Petroleum, a laboratory of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, is India’s attempt at shaking up the $155 billion global biofuels industry, which has long been dogged by criticism that crop-based alternatives like ethanol can trigger indirect emissions by expanding farmland and driving up food prices for the world’s poorest people.
Delhi-NCR pollution: Farmers can't be blamed; stubble burning happening due to failure of 4 state govts, says NHRC
Alarmed over the rise in pollution in Delhi-NCR, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had recently asked the chief secretaries of Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi to appear before it on November 10 to discuss the matter.
Pakistan, ravaged by floods, bids to avert lake overflow
Reuters' drone footage over Sindh province showed agricultural and residential areas completely submerged in water, with just the tops of trees and buildings visible. Rice fields resembled massive lakes of several miles in diameter, according to aerial video footage by the Pakistani military. Officials have estimated economic cost of the losses minimum at $10 billion.
Ukraine's other fight: Growing food for itself and the world
Ukraine and Russia account for a third of global wheat and barley exports, leaving millions across North Africa, the Middle East and parts of Asia facing the potential loss of access to the affordable supplies they need for bread and noodles. The war has raised the specter of food shortages and political instability in countries reliant on Ukrainian wheat, including Indonesia, Egypt, Yemen and Lebanon.
Agri Min ready with new scheme to promote natural farming; to seek cabinet nod soon
The Agriculture Ministry is ready with a new central scheme to promote natural farming in the country with an estimated outlay of Rs 2,500 crore, a senior government official said on Tuesday. The proposed new scheme on natural farming will soon be placed before the Cabinet for approval, the official added.
Sadhguru's Isha Foundation to launch farmer outreach programme in Karnataka
The Rally for Rivers Board and Cauvery Calling Panel met to formalize the objectives and the detailed action plan for the new initiative. The volunteer-led on-ground initiative is set to cover 1785 Gram Panchayats in 57 talukas throughout the 9 Cauvery basin districts in Karnataka which is home to 24 lakh farmers.
Assam to move SC for protection of forests after bloody border clashes with Mizoram
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told a press conference in Silchar that satellite images have shown that roads are being constructed and forests cleared for jhum cultivation which cannot be allowed.
ET Panache Travel Editor's note: It's time to restore the ecosystem
June 5 is marked as ‘World Environment Day’ by the United Nations.
Sadhguru urges govt to encourage agroforestry
“Agroforestry should be brought under the agriculture ministry and treated as full-scale cultivation just like how farmers grow crops on their farmland. Only when growing timber trees on agricultural land is looked at as a means of survival and its economic benefit recognised will exploitation of forests stop,” he said.
Wildfire in Greece rages for second day, more homes evacuated
The Fire Service said the blaze to the east of the southern town of Corinth was in full development after winds picked up following a lull earlier in the day, and one more village was ordered evacuated - the seventh since the fire broke out on Wednesday.
D-Street awaits an action-packed week; 11 factors to watch out for
After a long wait of 17 years, GST is all set to become a reality on the midnight of June 30.
Felling trees could affect you drastically, sooner rather than later
Aspirations of a crore population is not easy to cater to. But it is indeed possible to train them in a way where the benefits are widely shared.
Grow fruits in the space between big trees to boost income: ICAR
If farmers are willing to take up these methods, they can add to their income in the same farmer land they own, said an ICAR scientist.
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