A high support price for pulses
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Biblical proportions
War in Sudan enters its breadbasket, threatens to worsen hunger, malnutrition
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Book Digest: Mapping immigration as hope, chasing world-class urbanism and more
From accounts of urban history to state of Indian agriculture, DTE tracks new, contemporary books on environment and development from leading …
What is Panama disease? Are bananas at risk?
The disease and conditions regarding its spread show that depending on monoculture crops is not sustainable for our food and nutritional security
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Using General Snus instead of tobacco cigarettes can cut risk of mouth cancer, heart disease, lung cancer, stroke, emphysema, and chronic …
Johnson & Johnson recalls 33,000 talcum powder bottles after asbestos traces found
The multinational corporation says it will conduct an investigation parallel to the one being conducted by US FDA
Hidden cost of global food, land use at $12 trillion: Report
This is expected to rise to more than $16 trillion a year by 2050, finds a report by Food and Land use Coalition
We can no longer outrun antibiotic resistance. So, here’s what we need to do instead
Researchers are tackling the problem of antibiotic resistance head on — by hunting for the genes that enable bacteria to become resistant …
New database finds 960 new ‘druggable’ components in Indian medicinal plants
The database was created by the Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Chennai, to facilitate drug discovery
CSE slams Indian poultry industry for using its name to misrepresent facts
Industry is misguiding the nation on antibiotic misuse in the sector and its contribution to the growing crisis of antibiotic resistance in India,…
UN plans to double farmers’ income in Africa in three years
Combating climate shocks and food insecurity with the help of climate-smart agriculture has been identified as a priority
A flower which can treat skin cancer and prevent greying of hair
Used for worship and hair colouring, modern entrepreneurs have found new uses for the hibiscus flower
Agrifood companies’ efforts to become carbon neutral uneven, says report
Both, farmers and agribusinesses face barriers to carbon neutrality; also, consumers are often unwilling to pay a premium for carbon-neutral …
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 …
Pulse paradox
A record production of pulses is in the offing. But neither farmers nor consumers stand to benefit because the government is withdrawing …
Easy access, longer shelf life, promotion: ICRISAT finds reasons why rural India shifted to sugars & carbs
Healthy fruits, cereals & vegetables are also becoming difficult to source, finds research
India’s ultra food-processing sector growing: WHO calls for nutrient-based tax model
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India needs to clearly define high fat sugar salt food, scientists recommend
These new sorghum varieties might help sub-Saharan Africa meet nutritional needs
Sorghum is a significant crop cultivated in sub-Saharan Africa, with 300 million people depending on it
Fruit flies develop specific defences against common bacteria; may explain human susceptibility to infections
Bacteria in their food and environment mould the immune systems of fruit flies, notes study
The fifth element: Why radhuni needs to be mainstreamed
Wild celery is specific to Bengali cuisine and is usually consumed as part of panch phoron
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
Healthy start: This Delhi entrepreneur makes complementary foods for babies using millets, traditional recipes
There is no sugar, milk powder or preservatives in the products manufactured by Arvind Singh’s company
As told to Parliament (December 7, 2022): 71% Indians can’t afford nutritious food, member of Parliament cites DTE report
More than 1.7 million people die every year due to diseases caused by poor diet, DTE reported