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Indian agri scientists find use of iron ore tailings beneficial in agriculture

New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- "We will not see people calling iron ore tailings a waste anymore, and they will be thinking of converting them into value-added products and making money out of waste," says Bhu... Read More


60% of irrigation pumps run on solar energy, says Corrit Energy and Infra CEO

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- At least 60 per cent of irrigation pumps in the country have been running on solar power over the past decade, even as more farmers are looking to earn more by making use of the ... Read More


This Diwali, pricey dry fruits could usher in different mix in gift boxes

New Delhi, Oct. 29 -- This Diwali, the dry fruit pack that you are likely to receive from your friends or relatives could be different. It could have more cashews, raisins and makhanas, with pistachio... Read More


Fresh food firm Pluckk expands to UK, plans to enter UAE next

New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- Mumbai-based Pluckk, one of India's app-based fresh food companies, has expanded its operations to the UK and plans to enter other countries too, its co-founder and chief executi... Read More


From maize to coffee, El Nino likely to affect various crops across the world

New Delhi, Oct. 27 -- With various global organisations predicting that the evolving El Nino could be one of the severest, the weather event could impact various crops across the world, from maize and... Read More


Inflows into gold ETFs turned negative after 13 weeks as the yellow metal fell 4% last week

New Delhi, Oct. 26 -- Investments in physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) turned net negative after 13 weeks last week, with the yellow metal losing nearly four per cent, data from the ... Read More


Crystal Crop's marigold R&D efforts has global firms coming to India to export the flower

New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- One of India's first research and development (R&D) efforts to develop a hybrid marigold variety has led global companies to come to India and export the flower. The R&D ... Read More


Inflows in gold ETFs continue to be net positive for the 13th week in a row

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Investments in physically backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were net positive last week, with investors in the US and China finding value in the yellow metal, data from th... Read More


Indian farmers fetch record prices for premium paddy as El Nino impacts production

New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Indian farmers growing premium paddy varieties are fetching at least Rs.1,000 a quintal more than the minimum support price (MSP) fixed by the government.However, consumers may h... Read More


Crystal Crop Protection to launch early harvest new sweet corn variety seeds next month

New Delhi, Oct. 14 -- New Delhi-based Crystal Crop Protection Ltd (CCPL) will launch seeds of a new sweet corn variety next month, while introducing new varietal seeds of seedless cucumber, cabbage, t... Read More