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Agriculture policy
FAO report: Heatwaves and Floods Affect Rural Women and Men Differently, Widen Income Gap
A new study shows how the effects of climate change on income and adaptation in rural areas vary with gender, wealth and age. It...
Agri-technology
Maldives Makes a First Foray into Hydroponic Farming
The hydroponic farming project was carried out by local NGO Kihaadhoo Development Society (KIDS). The revenue generated from the project will be utilized for...
Food Security
War on Women? 9,000 Women Killed in Gaza Since Early October
An estimated 9,000 women have been reportedly killed by Israeli forces in Gaza to date. This figure is likely an underestimate, as many more...
Democracy
Sri Lanka: Economic Reform Act on the Anvil
“There’s a commonly held belief that taxes should be collected from the people gently, akin to plucking flowers without crushing them. However, criticism is...
Agri-business
27 Per Cent Jump in Crop Insurance Enrolment
The crop insurance scheme is voluntary for all farmers. The government has mandated a compulsory use of at least 0.5 per cent of the...
Agrochemicals
World Soils Potassium-deficient in Wake of Ukraine War
One fifth of agricultural soils are deficient in potassium, says a study, adding that sanctions on Russia and Belarus have led to 500 per...
Finance and Economy
WTO Negotiation Session on Fisheries Subsidies held at Abu Dhabi Ministerial Conference-13
India reiterates that responsible and sustainable fisheries is a practice ingrained in ethos and practices of India’s large and varied fishing community.
The WTO negotiation...
Climate change
Snowless Winter and a Climate Crisis: Kashmir’s ‘Unprecedented’ Weather
Kashmir, as per estimates, reported a 79 percent precipitation deficit through December of last year. Indian meteorologists claim that unusual weather is linked to...
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The Power of Youth: In Vanuatu, Young Red Cross Volunteers Keep the Water Flowing
Youth Red Cross volunteers of Vanuatu join hands with elders and their communities to reduce climate impacts, from flooding...
GEF Initiative to Curb Toxic Impacts of Agriculture in Seven Countries, Including India
Highly hazardous persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from agriculture release toxic persistent organic pollutants into the environment, also harming human...
Thailand’s ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ for Myanmar Faces Pushback
Human rights activists and humanitarian workers on the Thai-Myanmar border remain highly sceptical of the initiative, denouncing it as...
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The Power of Youth: In Vanuatu, Young Red Cross Volunteers Keep the Water Flowing
Youth Red Cross volunteers of Vanuatu join hands with...
GEF Initiative to Curb Toxic Impacts of Agriculture in Seven Countries, Including India
Highly hazardous persistent organic pollutants (POPs) from agriculture release...
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