The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved what it calls "Shepherds' Policy" which envisages an integrated project benefiting more than two lakh memebrs of the Sheep Breeders' Co-operative Societies in

The Green Revolution which has increased the agriculture production four-fold in the last four decades, is showing fatigue. The problems of pests, diseases, low productivity and a weak agricultural

European Union farmers will have to phase out most traditional battery cages under a farm ministers agreement that will increase pressure for changes in international rules covering trade in animal

The Chennai Corporation which had launched an anti-rodent drive on the Marina, close on the heels of the operation in Sowcarpet area, is keeping ist fingers crossed because of intermittent

A "super rice" that can give 25 per cent more yield than all previous paddy breeds is all set to enter the market within the next five years. Developed by the International Rice Research

Dutch authorities are investigating the outbreak of a new bovine immune system deficiency disease that has killed dairy cows at 12 Dutch farms, the Agriculture Ministry said on

International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) in the Phillippines has developed about 400 varieties of super rice, to be tested in India over the next two yeas. These varieties will increase the yield

Dutch authorities are investigating the outbreak of a new bovine immune system deficiencey disease that has killed dairy cows at 12 Dutch farms, the agriculture ministry said today. The diseases,

Growing world concern overfood derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO) is forcing Thailand, a leading world commodities producer, to be cautions about adopting controversial new

A fresh agreement for two year work plan for collaborative research has been signed between the Indian Counci of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the Phillippines- based International Rice Research