Traditional Knowledge for Resilient Agriculture in Northeast India
September 2, 2024
| Agriculture Today Magazine
It is important to note that while indigenous traditional knowledge exists in the Northeast region, its documentation is not a priority among the local communities, says Dr Dipankar Saharia, Senior Fellow and Senior Director, TERI.
Hindustan Zinc Collaborates with TERI to Transform Wasteyard into Green belt
August 28, 2024 |
August 28, 2024
The Hans India
Hindustan Zinc Limited the world's second-largest integrated zinc producer and the world's most sustainable metals and mining company according to S&P Global, has initiated the second phase of transformation of 16 hectares of wasteland at the Chanderiya Lead-Zinc Smelter into a flourishing greenbelt. By leveraging Mycorrhiza technology, in collaboration with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI), Hindustan Zinc is enhancing biodiversity and protecting natural ecosystems around its operational units.
Assam: Udalguri Krishi Vigyan Kendra organizes Stakeholders Meet
August 19, 2024 |
August 19, 2024
The Sentinel Assam
Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK) Udalguri recently organized a stakeholder' consultation program at its meeting hall with the participation of 50 farmers and stakeholders from various villages of Udalguri district. The project "Developing a Voluntary Carbon Market Project for Agro forestry Plantations and Regenerative Agriculture in the State of Assam" developed by Assam Agricultural University, The Energy and Resources Institute, and ReNew.
Dyeing for a Change: The Upcoming Frontier of Eco-Fashion
August 1, 2024
| Agriculture Today Magazine
Microbial colours from bacteria, fungi, algae, and lichens, have an edge in scalability with lower production costs and no seasonal variations, says Dr Mayurika Goel, Fellow, Sustainable Agriculture Division, TERI.
Micropropagation Technology Park: A unique facility for quality planting material
July 31, 2024
| Dr Vibha Dhawan and Dr Shyam Sundar Sharma
| Agriculture Today Magazine
By taking advantage of plant tissue culture technique, TERI is a pioneer in developing a tissue culture unit for mass multiplication of economically important plant species, particularly horticultural crops like bananas and potatoes, says Dr Vibha Dhawan, Director General, TERI and Dr Shyam Sundar Sharma, Fellow, Sustainable Agriculture Division, TERI.
UP govt to bolster income of farmers through ‘carbon finance’
July 15, 2024 |
July 15, 2024
The Statesman
In a remarkable initiative, the Uttar Pradesh government is boosting farmers’ incomes through ‘carbon finance,’ encouraging them to participate in this plantation drive. The state is set to break records by planting 36.50 crore saplings on July 20. As part of the Centre’s ambitious goal to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2070, farmers will gain additional income from carbon credits by planting fast-growing trees such as Poplar, Melia, Dubia, and Semal. These carbon credits will be purchased every five years at a rate of six US dollars per credit, officials said on 15 July 2024.
