GMO rice from India withdrawn in EU: Indian coalition asks for action
500 tonnes of genetically modified rice were discovered in a consignment that India exported to the European Union countries in June 2021
GM mustard: Need to address economic issues of using the crop
Some valuable lessons from Bt Cotton were who funds research and development and who will distribute the seeds
Early, repeated floods wreaked havoc on north Bihar farms
Large tracts of standing crops in villages across the Gandak basin destroyed in successive deluges over 50 days since mid-June
Rains fall short: Major losses ahead, fear Bengal paddy farmers
Heavy rain for rest of monsoon might complete the deficit, says IMD, but will that be enough?
Fear of food grain crisis due to open procurement; increasing MSP coverage the solution, say experts
Buffer stock of wheat and rice in Food Corporation of India godowns double the normal
GM mustard effect: Private firm now seeks Bt brinjal trials
Maharashtra-based seed company has developed 2 Bt brinjal varieties, offers resistance to pests
Cold waves in northwest India could still mean a warm winter
Light precipation over Christmas, but dry spell in plains; 2022 expected to end on a dry note
Experts slam trial for new Bt brinjal variety, cite regulatory lapses
The Event 142 variety of genetically modified brinjal was quietly approved for field trials without any data in the public domain, claim experts
Agriculture sector has beaten pandemic, latest GDP figures show
Estimate for June quarter reported a contraction of 23.9 per cent in national GDP, but agriculture was the only sector to have reported positive …
Activists object to food safety draft issued by FSSAI for GM crops; demand amendments
FSSAI notification lacks tests for potential toxicity, allergenicity and checking for long-term effects
Can sugar beet make sugar production in India sustainable
Growing sugarcane, especially in Maharashtra, is not sustainable any longer, because of severely depleted groundwater levels along the state’…
After broken dam wrecked this Punjab village twice, farmers decided to take matters into own hands
Overflowing Ghaggar river broke banks in July, destroyed Kharif paddy; villagers blame state government for disrepair
Sustainability increases if ethanol is made from sugarcane juice: Study
Sugarcane cultivation has benefitted from entrenched policies that incentivised production for decades
Kharif crops take a severe hit by intense and unprecedented rainfall across India
IMD advises farmers to drain maize fields, delay sowing paddy in several states
World Water Week 2023: We must invest in natural solutions like spring revival for water security
Time to move away from a hard-engineering approach and embrace nature-based solutions for water security in hill and mountain communities
Unbalanced diets in G20 countries make 75% of global food carbon budget: Report
Food consumption patterns aligning with current national dietary guidelines can reduce total greenhouse gas emissions for G20 countries
COVID-19: Food waste during pandemic can worsen climate emergency
The median amount of food waste per capita in large developed economies is significantly higher than in large developing economies
How did COVID-19 pandemic pan out for India’s farmers? Check out these 8 charts
43% respondents were ‘worried about the food’, 21% ate ‘less than usual’, 14% skipped meals completely, while 5% went &…
Short-duration paddy cultivation can help solve Punjab and Haryana’s stubble burning problem
Along with in situ incorporation of stubble into soil is an effective solution for both air pollution and groundwater conservation
Cotton Curse: How pink bollworm developed resistance to Bt Cotton
Entomologists say early and late sowing, long-duration crops and not planting other varieties against advice may have contributed to resistance …
Good food for the climate-risked world
Nine of India’s top cuisiniers share their recipes with ingredients from local biodiversity in upcoming book
Coalition for GM-Free India alleges Solicitor General of India misled court during hearing
Supreme Court recently concluded hearing on environmental release of GM mustard and reserved judgement
Rabi crops wheat, gram, peas and lentils damaged due to hail, frost and cold in Madhya Pradesh
Preliminary survey shows crops of more than 3,000 farmers in 34 tehsils damaged; farmers say inspections not completed
60% of Africa’s food is based on wheat, rice and maize – the continent’s crop treasure trove is being neglected
Historically, Africa had 30,000 edible plant species, and 7,000 were traditionally cultivated or foraged for food
Failure to study climate change impact on wild foods can show on global health indicators
Climate change is set to take the benefits of eating good food away from us