Transformation in agriculture needed to cope with climate change

A FAO report points out that a “business as usual” scenario can increase the number of poor by between 35 and 122 million by 2030 …

FAO chief wants effective implementation of treaty to combat illegal fishing

Each year, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is responsible for annual catches of up to 26 million tonnes with a value of up to $ US 23 …

Harvesting ambient energy with fish scales

Researchers say that the technology has enormous potential in electronic gadgets and health-care monitoring

In Karnataka, 258 cows may be culled to prevent spread of disease

Brucellosis, also known as ‘contagious abortion', is an infection transmitted from animals to humans

Climate change threatens food security in Latin America and the Caribbean

In Central America, the north-east part of Brazil and some areas in the Andean region, temperatures would increase and reduction in precipitation …

Women play vital role in agrifood systems across Latin America and the Caribbean

In most rural households, women play a definitive role in agriculture and other allied activities. Thus, including women under the social …

Cigarette butts cause heavy metals to enter food chain, says study

Almost 4.95 trillion cigarette butts are littered annually and many of these find their way into the ocean

Conflicts, drought push up food needs

The number of nations in need of food aid increased to 37 from 34 in March this year. Papua New Guinea, Haiti and Nigeria have entered the list …

Supreme Court judgment on drought a paradigm shift

Various acts, policies and programmes related to irrigation, water harvesting, crop insurance and food security have not helped people in dealing …

Will it rain?

As states across India are reeling from drought, for the first time, a 24x7 call centre in Karnataka informs farmers about weather conditions, …

Farming in 2050: storing carbon could help meet Australia's climate goals

Growing population, growing demand for food, climate change: Australia's rural lands are facing a number of pressures. So how can we sustainably …

Shift in staple crops production put Africa’s food security at risk, says report

The continent will need to prepare for possible large losses in national production potentials, and production areas, of up to 15 per cent by 2050

Middle class more at risk of obesity, says study

Research shows that nutritional transition towards more fat and sugar results in increasing obesity in middle-income families  

'Planning Commission big stumbling block in the path of India's progress'

The demand for universal public distribution system is justified, says Congress leader and former cabinet minister Mani Shankar Aiyar. He spoke …

A thousand utility leaf

Sudeshna Saha shares benefits and recipes of a herb, sometimes used as an ornamental plant

A long road ahead

Despite its vast numbers of scientists and research institutes, Indian science has always fared poorly on the global front. Several reasons have …

Dal hybrid beneficial but costly

The hybridisation of tur dal has made it higher-yielding and less vulnerable to disease. But only rich farmers will be able to buy the seeds.

Monument to hunger

The 1784 famine of Lucknow region and a nawab's philanthropic gesture gave us a magnificent monument

Time to nail pesticides

Centre forms expert committee to frame policy to check residues in fruits, vegetables

Re-imagining food systems crucial for climate, economic resilience: Nutrition report

Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic pushes government to act on reforms of food systems with urgency

How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses

The food most associated with biodiversity loss also tends to also be connected to unhealthy diets across the globe

More to junk food than meets the eye

Ads term gutkha ban unfair

Analysts call the ads misleading; health ministry plans action against industry

Sweets foiled by silver

A toxic conduit into the body

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