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Bitter melon for diabetes? Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies

Dipa Kamdar

18 Jul 2025

4 min read

A variety kinds of natural cereals and grain seeds in sacks

Biofuel demand to consume 27% of global cereals by 2034: OECD-FAO report

Shagun

16 Jul 2025

3 min read

Ground prepared for important discussions but no final agreement yet on Seed Treaty reforms

Ground prepared for important discussions but no final agreement yet on Plant Treaty reforms

Shimali Chauhan

15 Jul 2025

4 min read

Biofuel demand to consume 27% of global cereals by 2034: OECD-FAO report

Shagun

16 Jul 2025

3 min read

Ground prepared for important discussions but no final agreement yet on Plant Treaty reforms

Shimali Chauhan

15 Jul 2025

4 min read

By 2050, climate change could break 90% of wild vanilla’s natural link with its pollinators

Gargi Gaur

14 Jul 2025

3 min read

Experts warn UN over blanket trans fat ban that could undermine nutrition in developing countries

Shagun

11 Jul 2025

3 min read

The hardy tree can withstand soaring temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius and thrive with minimal water, making it a vital ally for desert communities.

Rajasthan’s pride ‘sangri of khejri’ awaits GI tag

Gargi Gaur

10 Jul 2025

3 min read

Plant treaty: Global talks trigger sovereignty concerns over weak benefit-sharing proposals

Shagun

10 Jul 2025

3 min read

At a crossroads of sovereignty and science: India’s strategic position ahead of ITPGRFA COP 11

At a crossroads of sovereignty and science: India’s strategic position ahead of 11th plant treaty meet

Anson CJ

08 Jul 2025

5 min read

Plant treaty: Farmers’ groups raise alarm over global talks that could open India’s seeds to corporations

Shimali Chauhan

07 Jul 2025

5 min read

Homegrown mushrooms provide food, livelihood to land-strapped women in mined areas of Panna

Rakesh Kumar Malviya

05 Jul 2025

2 min read

Today's youth must increase food production, adapt to increasing extreme weather events: FAO

Agriculture can provide employment to millions of youth, boost global GDP by 1.4%: FAO

Shagun

04 Jul 2025

2 min read

Anganwadi workers distributing wheat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mandatory facial recognition for women’s nutrition scheme sparks fears of exclusion and tech failures

Shagun

01 Jul 2025

4 min read

National Turmeric Board: Golden spice gets government support

Vibha Varshney

30 Jun 2025

3 min read

Why Dalits were exempt from any dietary restrictions

Rajat Ghai

01 Oct 2024

6 min read

Try to work with informal food sector, not get rid of it: Delia Grace

Shagun

10 Aug 2024

6 min read

Emic perspective of Indian food reveals untold stories of migrant labourers, women, cattle

Preetha Banerjee

23 Feb 2024

10 min read

“Rich countries need to consume and produce less animal-source foods”

Richard Mahapatra

17 Nov 2023

5 min read

‘Indian vegetarians do not eat vegetables’

Rohini Krishnamurthy

12 May 2022

5 min read

‘Chinese food is so entrenched in our lives; COVID-19 can’t change that’

Rajat Ghai

17 Apr 2020

5 min read

Bitter melon for diabetes? Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies

Dipa Kamdar

18 Jul 2025

4 min read

The future of Makhana is bright—and hopefully, it is just getting started

Aditya K S

20 Jun 2025

5 min read

Supermarkets have the potential to reduce food loss in India

Shweta Lamba

16 Jun 2025

3 min read

‘Beej Swaraj’ must be India’s key motto

Bharat Mansata

12 Jun 2025

7 min read

Community seed bank structure has evolved in India over the past two decades

Rengalakshmi Raj

12 Jun 2025

3 min read

Community seed banks can transform local farming economies. But government support is essential for scale, recognition, and sustainability

G Krishna Prasad

12 Jun 2025

4 min read

A community seed bank is a tool to make farmers and farmer–led organisations stronger and self–reliant

Vijay Jardhari

11 Jun 2025

4 min read

Community seed banks are fundamental to India’s agricultural resilience

Kavitha Kuruganti

10 Jun 2025

3 min read

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Top News

Bitter melon for diabetes? Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies

Biofuel demand to consume 27% of global cereals by 2034: OECD-FAO report

Ground prepared for important discussions but no final agreement yet on Plant Treaty reforms

News

Biofuel demand to consume 27% of global cereals by 2034: OECD-FAO report

Ground prepared for important discussions but no final agreement yet on Plant Treaty reforms

By 2050, climate change could break 90% of wild vanilla’s natural link with its pollinators

Experts warn UN over blanket trans fat ban that could undermine nutrition in developing countries

Rajasthan’s pride ‘sangri of khejri’ awaits GI tag

Plant treaty: Global talks trigger sovereignty concerns over weak benefit-sharing proposals

At a crossroads of sovereignty and science: India’s strategic position ahead of 11th plant treaty meet

Plant treaty: Farmers’ groups raise alarm over global talks that could open India’s seeds to corporations

Homegrown mushrooms provide food, livelihood to land-strapped women in mined areas of Panna

Agriculture can provide employment to millions of youth, boost global GDP by 1.4%: FAO

Mandatory facial recognition for women’s nutrition scheme sparks fears of exclusion and tech failures

National Turmeric Board: Golden spice gets government support

Interviews

Why Dalits were exempt from any dietary restrictions

Try to work with informal food sector, not get rid of it: Delia Grace

Emic perspective of Indian food reveals untold stories of migrant labourers, women, cattle

“Rich countries need to consume and produce less animal-source foods”

‘Indian vegetarians do not eat vegetables’

‘Chinese food is so entrenched in our lives; COVID-19 can’t change that’

Blogs

Bitter melon for diabetes? Fenugreek for cholesterol? The research behind ancient remedies

The future of Makhana is bright—and hopefully, it is just getting started

Supermarkets have the potential to reduce food loss in India

‘Beej Swaraj’ must be India’s key motto

Community seed bank structure has evolved in India over the past two decades

Community seed banks can transform local farming economies. But government support is essential for scale, recognition, and sustainability

A community seed bank is a tool to make farmers and farmer–led organisations stronger and self–reliant

Community seed banks are fundamental to India’s agricultural resilience