A continental crisis, and a few green shoots
African countries are fighting an addiction: import of food items, which happens at the cost of domestic farmers. Despite the unprecedented …
Harvesting Legacy: Seed preservation and storage among the Ao and Sümi Naga
Traditional knowledge of seed preservation helps Nagaland’s native communities ensure continued sustenance
As told to Parliament (July 21, 2023): Unseasonal rains in March 2023 ruined over 18,000 hectares of crops in Chhattisgarh
All that was discussed in the House through the day
Traditional beverages of northeast Indian states share recipes & ingredients that benefit health
The drinks are also part of culture & heritage of local ethnic communities
Marooned!
Island states feel isolated
50 million a step away from starvation: Civil society seeks urgent funds
Non-governmental organisations wrote a letter to global leaders urging support
Famine in Ethiopia: the roots lie in Eritrea’s long-running feud with Tigrayans
Entire region is classified “hard to reach” for aid convoys
Simply put: What do you do with rice
India bags top spot in child wasting rate: Global Hunger Index
The rate increased to 20.8 per cent among children under five this year
Integrated Child Development not serving those who need it the most, finds study
Those from lower castes and the poor miss out on education, nutrition
Recent Fall Armyworm invasion could be global, warn scientists
Such an occurrence could put world food security at risk
OIE releases new strategy to fight antimicrobial resistance
Agency exhorts international community to come forward and outline a work plan
Climate change will increase drought intensity, frequency in the Caribbean
Theregion is vulnerable to variable and unpredictable rainfall, a FAO report says
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Poor communities in Bangladesh trade in paddy through the creation of grain banks
US scientists develop vaccine that protects chickens from bird flu
Officials are currently testing the vaccine on turkeys
Gut bacteria can help cure food allergies
Clostridia, a class of bacteria, have been able to block peanut allergens in mice
Ban on plastic packaging for junk food products in Himachal Pradesh upheld
High Court vacates stay; says ban must be enforced from coming January 26
How the Bill took shape
People oppose the rush for cash
Say linking cash transfers with Aadhaar will cause problems
Goa’s signature spice
Pungent teppal balances dishes’ strong sweet-sour flavour
United Nations
Water woes
BOW BEFORE THE ORCHIDS
A look into what could be the world's most- elevated plant family
INDIA
Work for food
Employment guarantee means entitlement to rural livelihood and food security