Jun 25, 2022 12:15 PM ISTResearch shows that firefly occurrence decreases with proximity to artificial light. The closer one gets to a light source, the lesser fireflies there are.
Jun 23, 2022 07:13 PM IST On Thursday, Narendra Singh Tomar, the minister of agriculture, gave the agrochemicals sector his word that he would discuss with the finance minister the industry's desire to lower the GST on pesticides to 5% from 18%.
Jun 22, 2022 04:25 PM IST Under the proposals, the use of chemical pesticides should also be cut by 50% by the end of this decade.
Apr 27, 2022 07:21 PM IST The testing of drones to be used for spraying fertilisers in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana has already been completed and farmer producer organisations in these states are expected to start using the drones very soon, according to sources.
Sep 17, 2021 06:58 PM IST Sharda Cropchem’s valuations are probably the lowest in the agrochem industry. The stock is trading at the lower end of its historical P/E multiples. Need more reasons to invest in the stock? Watch this video
Sep 08, 2021 08:35 PM IST Dhanuka Agritech has a strong balance sheet with zero net debt and robust return ratios. MC Pro is bullish on the long-term growth prospects of the company. At CMP, the stock is trading close to its long-term historical averages. Here’s why investors should add the stock on declines.
Jun 22, 2021 08:23 PM IST With momentum building up once again in the primary market, Karunya Rao fills us in on all the things to know regarding the IPO of India Pesticides.
Dec 28, 2020 10:43 AM IST Improving margins, strong balance sheet, healthy return on capital, capacity expansion and a gradual shift to a patented high-margin product mix and CRAMS make Bharat Rasayan attractive
Sep 24, 2020 11:46 AM IST Bharat Rasayan is positioned to benefit from a move towards patented high margin products and CRAMS in the long run
Jun 08, 2018 02:32 PM IST The proposed unit with a manufacturing capacity of 3,415 tonne per month technical grade pesticides will be established at the Dahej-III Industrial Estate in Bharuch.
Mar 10, 2017 05:02 PM IST The Agriculture Ministry has sought views from stakeholders after an expert panel recommended that 13 pesticides /insecticides should be banned completely by 2020.
Feb 22, 2017 10:24 PM IST German drugs and pesticides maker Bayer forecast a year without earnings growth for its agricultural products business on Wednesday, as it seeks to complete its USD66 billion deal to take over U.S. seeds giant Monsanto.
Mar 20, 2015 01:33 PM IST The pesticides market in the country is expected to witness 12-15 percent growth and touch Rs 33,000 crore in FY16 even as the industry is suffering heavy losses due to faulty government policies, a senior industry official has said.
Dec 30, 2013 04:29 PM IST According to MK Dhanuka, monsoon is the biggest challenge for the agro-industry and if it will be normal then the company will have minimum 25 percent growth in next three years.
Jul 21, 2013 07:56 AM IST The deaths sparked protests in Bihar. The lunch was part of India's Mid-Day Meal Scheme that covers 120 million children and aims to tackle malnutrition and encourage school attendance. It had already drawn widespread complaints over food safety.
Sep 04, 2012 11:26 AM IST Organic produce and meat typically isn't any better for you than conventional food when it comes to vitamin and nutrient content, although it does generally reduce exposure to pesticides and antibiotic-resistant bacteria, according to a U.S. study.
Mar 30, 2012 10:20 AM IST Scientists have discovered ways in which even low doses of widely used pesticides can harm bumblebees and honeybees, interfering with their homing abilities and making them lose their way.
Jul 28, 2011 02:30 PM IST In an exclusive interview with CNBC-TV18, Rajesh Agarwal, chairman and managing director of Insecticides India says that in the first quarter, the company has seen 10-15% increase in the market price.
Jul 13, 2011 03:29 PM IST RG Agarwal, Chairman of the company tells CNBC-TV18 that Dhanuka is poised for capacity expansion through setting up a new facility on their newly acquired land.
Feb 07, 2011 08:25 AM IST Pollutants ranging from pesticides to illicit drugs have been found in fresh water aquifers beneath a Caribbean resort in Mexico and could damage future tourism unless the region cleans up, a UN-backed study said on Sunday.
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