Growing several plant varieties in the same field for disease resistance is a longstanding agricultural practice, but can have unpredictable results. A study published September 12th in the open ...

African countries have become reliant on a few food items. Just 20 plant species now provide 90% of our food, with three—wheat, maize, and rice—accounting for 60% of all calories consumed on the ...

MUMBAI — India’s grain bins are bursting. As of June 1, rice stocks in government warehouses have surged to an all-time high for this time of year — up 18% from 2024 levels — while wheat reserves have ...

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NEW DELHI – India’s food security is off to a solid start this year, with both wheat and rice stocks reaching record highs, alleviating any concerns over supply shortages. As of April 1, the country’s ...

WASHINGTON — The US Department of Agriculture on Nov. 7 projected area planted to soybeans to expand in 2024, but wheat and corn planting areas were forecast to decline. The forecasts were contained ...

India's wheat and rice production rises due to technology adoption and climate-resilient seed varieties, boosting ...

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to reassess its long-standing focus on wheat and rice cultivation and consider a ...