Half a million people may be affected by floods in Sudan this year
Floods in Sudan this year could aggravate food insecurity, the United Nations and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent …
Ganesh Chaturthi: The modakтАЩs history reflects its strong ties to the land; here is how
The sweet and some of the recipes used in making it are quite old; its ingredients include some of the Deccan’s famous crops like ambemohur rice
Antimicrobial resistance in aquaculture can hit exports, Centre warns states
Sale of antimicrobials in bulk to aquaculture farmers a serious concern, urgent measures needed, says fisheries department letter
African swine fever: Ripple effect across the world
Small farms in Asia are the worst hit by the outbreak, while global pork and feed markets fluctuate with fall and rise in China’s pig numbers
How kitchen gardens are doing wonders in the remote villages of Odisha
Small patches of vegetable gardens at the backyards of the marginalised and resource-poor communities in the remote villages of Bargarh, Odisha …
Climate change hurts: Will Gourmet тАШgurтАЩ continue to thrive in BengalтАЩs Jaynagar
Destruction of date palm trees during cyclone Amphan and warming weather have resulted in a huge decline in production of West Bengal’s …
The fiery flavours of stem pepper
The pepper species, relatively unexplored, is restricted to a few pockets in West Bengal
1.9 billion in Asia-Pacific cannot afford healthy diet: UN report
At the same time, an estimated 14.5 million children under five were overweight or obese in 2020
COVID-19: OdishaтАЩs Subarnapur sets example by treating stranded migrants with dignity
The district administration, along with non-profits is helping provide food and essentials to migrants from other districts and states
Milk in India is certainly not as safe as the food regulator claims
The recent report released by FSSAI about its milk survey shows many glaring discrepancies
African countries to develop climate-resilient agriculture systems
The continent's 55 countries sign a 5-point declaration to strengthen food security
Union Budget 2019-2020: Government giving more importance to food fortification
Budgetary allocation for fortified rice scheme in the present budget increased by 18,000 crore
Finally, microorganisms and pollinators receive much needed support: Technical working group formed by FAO
19th session of Commission on Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture held July 17-21, 2023 in Rome to decide on the agenda for next two years
Millets in PDS a game changer for combating malnutrition, climate change
Subsidised cereals distributed under PDS have increased the consumption of excessive starch instead of pulses, legumes, vegetables, nuts and milk,…
Locust attack: Nine Odisha districts under alert, officials asked to keep vigil
The government has started control rooms at state- and district- levels to ward off locusts
Locust attack: 40 of MPтАЩs 55 districts hit
Temporary control camps, continuous spray of insecticides are among measures taken to control locust attack
Suspect claims in TevaтАЩs suit against Cipla
The US Federal Trade Commission has warned the Israeli drug firm its patents are wrongful as it sues Cipla aggressively
Discouraging breastfeeding: 50% pregnant women, parents targeted by misleading baby food marketing
Sales of formula milk more than doubled in last 2 decades
In Himachal Pradesh, Hindus and Buddhists organise religious ceremonies for rain & snow
With the 3-month-long dry spell continuing in the state, people say they have been left with few alternatives
Maharashtra unseasonal rains likely to damage onions, wheat, grapes
Along with a drop in price, the conditions will bolster pest attacks, farmers say
Global food crisis: 1 new child suffers severe malnutrition every 60 seconds, says UNICEF
Almost 8 million children, mainly in Africa, at risk of deaths from severe wasting
Excess rainfall in Nov-Dec, early heat: Why lime production was hit in Andhra, India's largest producer
Gujarat, Maharashtra also affected, prices to come down in a fortnight, say experts
CoP26 report card: Agriculture continues to remain subterranean even in Glasgow
Resource-intensive food systems subsidised by rich countries live another day
Meat industry worst among food-based industries in terms of water management
New report says meat firms pollute groundwater and overuse water to farm their products
Unable to get food, Adivasi tea worker in north Bengal estate dies of starvation
Fact-finding team formed by independent labour organisations reveals the worker and his wife had no access to food under the public …