India recorded its driest June in a decade, threatening kharif crops like rice and soybeans. The government says grain stockpiles are adequate to prevent shortages.
A biodegradable polymer spray developed in Western Australia captures moisture from the air and delivers it to crop seeds, offering drought-proofing for farmers facing declining rainfall.
Australian farmers rely on paraquat, a cheap weedkiller banned in 74 countries. New studies link it to Parkinson’s. Will a global ban force change?