More competitive agriculture sector in Africa critical for boosting rural economies
The 11th African Economic Conference witnessed three days of intensive discussions on how African countries can achieve agro-allied industrialisation
Missing green growth: 11 rich countries like Germany, UK will need 2 centuries to meet Paris goals
Emission reductions highly insufficient for Canada, Australia and 9 European countries; calling it ‘green growth’ is misleading …
Alzheimer protein can be transmitted, says the study
Findings support hypothesis that beta-amyloid proteins were accidentally transmitted to patients through a now defunct medical treatment
Africa to house 86% of the world’s poorest by 2050
Population growth in Africa is a major reason for high concentration of people living in extreme poverty, says a report
India’s population question
Population per se is not the determinant of environmental problems; it is their consumption pattern that leads to environmental degradation
Antibiotic use in animals, humans can trigger AMR in each other: study establishes links
Reciprocity of antimicrobial consumption and resistance between animals and humans emphasises the need for integrated strategies to stop …
Why the debate over India’s population explosion is on the wrong track
According to government data, India’s Total Fertility Rate has already reached replacement levels
Two-thirds poultry farms in India use antibiotics for growth promotion
These farms were also nearly three times more likely to report multidrug resistant bacteria than those that did not use antibiotics for growth …
Most poor people in Asia-Pacific region live in rural areas
Countries in the region have not been able to address rural poverty despite economic growth, says an IFAD report
Debt in Eastern Africa rising rapidly, but remains manageable
An additional US$600 billion is needed in Africa every year until 2030 in order to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
World Environment Day 2023: Green growth strategies can ensure climate-resilience in rural India
Investments in infrastructure, such as water management systems, irrigation facilities and early warning systems, can help communities cope with …
Niger is Africa’s fastest growing country — how to feed 25 million more people in 30 years
Reducing population growth rate and investments in women’s education & labour force participation among other steps needed
Global annual output growth to drop to 1.9 per cent in 2023, courtesy Ukraine, COVID-19
Growth in India expected to remain strong at 5.8 per cent, albeit lower than 6.4 per cent in 2022, according to new UN report
Economic Survey 2018-19: School going population peaks as fertility rate declines
Nine states, which have fertility rates well below the replacement rate, will have an aged population by 2030s
Birds impacting agricultural crops a major concern
Many avian species damage crops during sowing, seedling and ripening stages, leading to economic losses to farmers
Despite global momentum to address antimicrobial resistance in environment, critical gaps remain
Despite promising statements of intent from pharmaceutical industry, irresponsible practices in supply chains are yet to be curbed
Resistant bacteria isolated from poultry market in Hyderabad
A study reveals resistant bacteria were isolated from both broiler and free-range chicken. The broiler chicken sampled in the study were reared …
Report urges sustainable infrastructure development to fight climate change
The global South will account for roughly two-thirds of infrastructure investment worth US $ 4 trillion per year. Asian and African nations need …
Africa is not risky for infrastructure investment, says ECA
Africa's quest for regional integration makes trade and transboundary infrastructure critical
Blue growth essential to combat hunger, reduce poverty: FAO DG
African nations are increasingly realising the need to diversify beyond land-based activities and build their countries’ relationship with …
Is contract farming in India really worth it?
It is a novel idea; but in a country where the ruling class openly favours corporates, it could prove disastrous for farmers
Switch to renewables can grow Africa’s economy by 6.4% in 2050: IRENA
Energy-efficiency investments have the potential to create more than 5.2 million jobs between 2019 and 2030 in Africa
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: What are herbal alternatives for antibiotics in dairy and poultry?
Enhancing host immunity by using scientifically proven herbs has gained momentum as an alternative to antibiotic growth promoters
India should use renewable energy to meet its economic growth targets
The adoption and promotion of renewable energy in India from an economic and sustainability perspective, using qualitative and quantitative …
Perpetually on antibiotics
India has no law to regulate the manufacture and sale of poultry feed laced with antibiotics