A farmer in Khammam district was fined Rs 5,000 by Thirumalapuram gram panchayat for burning paddy stubble, violating Telangana government norms. Officials warned against crop residue burning, citing environmental pollution, soil degradation, reduced fertility, and adverse impacts on agricultural productivity
Researchers at the University of Hyderabad have developed a method to upcycle waste Geranium leaves from the essential oil industry into biochar, a carbon-rich material that improves soil fertility and plant growth. Trials demonstrated enhanced growth in Rosemary plants, underscoring the agricultural value of the innovation.
