Found in the dry and semi-dry regions of Gujarat and Rajasthan, arid or desert soils lack organic matter. However, with proper irrigation and soil management, crops like pearl millet, barley, and ...

ICRISAT scientists have introduced a fast and cost-effective method to map soil degradation in semi-arid zones using ...

5. Sandy Soil: Sandy soil is common in coastal areas and arid regions of India. It has large particles and drains water ...

Researchers at the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) have developed an innovative and scalable approach to assess soil degradation across semi-arid ...

KriSHE Carbon, a startup in Gujarat, has pioneered a carbon-sequestering solution by teaching women farmers to convert cotton ...

Heeng, an essential ingredient in Indian cuisines, is successfully cultivated in India, reducing import dependence and enhancing farmer incomes.

RAJASTHAN: India is witnessing an alarming rise in soil degradation, threatening its agricultural productivity, food security, and environmental sustainability.