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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged farmers to prioritize natural farming, aiming for 20% land adoption to reduce chemical fertilizer dependence and boost soil health. He announced strict action against spurious input traders and a new pesticide law to protect farmers. The minister also emphasized integrated farming and balanced fertilizer use for eastern India's agricultural transformation.

A Karnataka doctor transformed barren land into a thriving Kesar mango farm using Israeli high-density technology and natural practices. Dr. Sameer Nair's organic orchard, powered by sustainable methods, yields significantly more fruit in fewer years than traditional farming. His 'Vaishali Farm' produce, free from chemicals, is gaining popularity for its taste and quality.

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A new scientific poultry coop design by Guru Angad Dev Veterinary University aims to boost backyard farming in India. This innovative structure, featuring both covered and open spaces, promotes bird welfare and natural behavior, while also integrating a manure management system for valuable compost. The initiative promises to enhance rural livelihoods, nutrition, and income generation with minimal investment.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for a 50% reduction in chemical fertilizer use has met with mixed reactions in Odisha. While the deputy chief minister welcomed the suggestion, farmer leaders emphasized the need for government policies and incentives to support a transition to natural farming, citing concerns about yield loss and habituation to chemical inputs.

Illegal Thai Mangur fish trade is resurfacing in India despite a long-standing ban. Authorities in Bihar recently seized and destroyed large consignments, highlighting the fish's continued availability in local markets. Its profitability due to fast growth and low farming costs fuels this persistent illegal operation, threatening native species and ecosystems.

Uttarakhand faces a growing 'ghost village' crisis as over 1,700 villages become uninhabited. Livelihood scarcity, climate change, and fading traditions drive migration, leaving behind elderly residents and silent fields. Experts emphasize the need for imaginative solutions beyond infrastructure to revive rural life and make villages aspirational again.

As India grapples with unprecedented heatwaves, industrialist Anand Mahindra has lauded Jaipur's innovative rooftop farming movement. Residents are transforming their terraces into productive green spaces, creating cooler homes, growing their own food, and reducing energy consumption. This sustainable adaptation offers a vital solution to increasingly harsh summers, showcasing resourceful thinking.

This summer, the hottest mango trend is knowing the farm it came from