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A resident of Gandhi Gram village in Panna harvests mushrooms
Cultivating hope: Strapped for agricultural land in diamond-mined areas of Panna, women grow mushrooms at home for sustenance and livelihood
By
Rakesh Kumar Malviya
2 min read
Experts warn UN over blanket trans fat ban that could undermine nutrition in developing countries
Experts warn UN over blanket trans fat ban that could undermine nutrition in developing countries
By
Shagun
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
By
Gargi Gaur
3 min read
Plant treaty: Global talks trigger sovereignty concerns over weak benefit-sharing proposals
Plant treaty: Global talks trigger sovereignty concerns over weak benefit-sharing proposals
By
Shagun
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
By
Anson CJ
5 min read
Farmer examines rice field
Plant treaty: Farmers’ groups raise alarm over global talks that could open India’s seeds to corporations
By
Shimali Chauhan
5 min read
Homegrown mushrooms provide food, livelihood to land-strapped women in mined areas of Panna
Homegrown mushrooms provide food, livelihood to land-strapped women in mined areas of Panna
By
Rakesh Kumar Malviya
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
By
Shagun
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
By
Shagun
4 min read
Golden spice gets government support
National Turmeric Board: Golden spice gets government support
By
Vibha Varshney
3 min read
Report shows how oil, gas and their derivatives are deeply embedded in nearly every stage of the global food chain.
Big Oil’s hidden stake in what we eat: Report warns of deep fossil fuel links in global food systems
By
Shagun
5 min read
Deadly rice virus spreads across Africa, threatening food security: Study
Deadly rice virus spreads across Africa, threatening food security: Study
By
Gargi Gaur
2 min read
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