Green Revolution

Is a 'green' revolution poisoning India's capital?

Internal government reports found that the plant pumped as much as 10 times the legal amount of dioxins -- a key ingredient in the notorious Agent Orange herbicide deployed by the US military in the Vietnam War -- into the skies above Delhi.

10 November 2024, 03:31 IST

Is a 'green' revolution poisoning India's capital?

10 November 2024, 03:31 IST

A second green revolution?

The need of the hour is to fashion a win-win-win in agriculture. In such a program, the economy will benefit by uplifting the farming sector, which can best be achieved by raising productivity to best-of-breed levels (no pun intended).

17 April 2024, 01:51 IST

A second green revolution?

17 April 2024, 01:51 IST

An insidious threat to India’s nutrition security

For long, concerned scientists, such as this author, have been focusing on the disastrous environmental consequences of the Green Revolution.

05 March 2024, 19:27 IST

An insidious threat to India’s nutrition security

05 March 2024, 19:27 IST

India needs to usher in Green Revolution 2.0 to promote less water-intensive crops: GTRI

There is a need to "promote less water-intensive crops like pulses, oil seeds, and vegetables that can significantly reduce water demand and the government can guarantee MSP (minimum support price) on these crops," the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) report said.

22 February 2024, 08:33 IST

India needs to usher in Green Revolution 2.0 to promote less water-intensive crops: GTRI

22 February 2024, 08:33 IST

M S Swaminathan's research as plant geneticist addressed food insecurity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that the Bharat Ratna would be conferred on M S Swaminathan in recognition of his monumental contributions to the nation in agriculture and farmers’ welfare.

09 February 2024, 11:03 IST

M S Swaminathan's research as plant geneticist addressed food insecurity

09 February 2024, 11:03 IST

Era of agri research, education, extension comes to end: IARI Director on Swaminathan's death

Renowned agricultural scientist Swaminathan (98), also known as the father of Green Revolution in India, died on Thursday in Chennai due to age-related illness. He is survived by three daughters.

28 September 2023, 09:15 IST

Era of agri research, education, extension comes to end: IARI Director on Swaminathan's death

28 September 2023, 09:15 IST

Congress lauds M S Swaminathan's contribution to agriculture sector

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said Swaminathan made India self-sufficient in rice and wheat by the mid-70s.

28 September 2023, 09:14 IST

Congress lauds M S Swaminathan's contribution to agriculture sector

28 September 2023, 09:14 IST

M S Swaminathan, architect of India's Green Revolution, passes away

Condolences poured in for Swaminathan, who dedicated his life for the welfare of farmers and the agriculture community.

28 September 2023, 07:16 IST

M S Swaminathan, architect of India's Green Revolution, passes away

28 September 2023, 07:16 IST

Natural farming offers hope for India

Millions of acres of land all over the globe are turning out to be unsustainable due to soil degradation

19 September 2022, 02:39 IST

Natural farming offers hope for India

19 September 2022, 02:39 IST

India needs Green Revolution 2.0: RBI

Despite the success in terms of production that has ensured food security in the country, food inflation and its volatility remain a challenge

17 January 2022, 16:08 IST

India needs Green Revolution 2.0 to make agriculture more climate-resistant, sustainable: RBI

India needs Green Revolution 2.0: RBI

17 January 2022, 16:08 IST