COVID-19: The world scrambles for food

The Indian government announced a Rs 1.7-lakh crore package for the poor and needy

Bread makers’ body withdraws potassium bromate; CSE welcomes move

A CSE study found 84 per cent of bread samples in Delhi to contain potassium bromate and/or potassium iodate, two food that may have adverse …

3.9 million people in South Sudan facing severe hunger, says UN report

An analysis shows that at least 30,000 people are living in extreme conditions and are facing starvation and death

FSSAI halves maximum limit for trans fatty acids in oils

It is now up to the industry to comply with these new standards in the stipulated time

CSE welcomes Centre’s recommendation to ban sale of junk food

Child development ministry has proposed a ban on sale of junk foods in school canteens across India

More bite, less to chew

The most controversial aspect of the food security law is the restructuring of the public distribution system to cover an unprecedented 67 per …

Activists reject Parliament panels's food security bill recommendations

Demand comprehensive legislation for food security and nutrition of all, including vulnerable groups

Pact on pollutants

Negotiators at a United Nations-sponsored meeting in Geneva have decided to eliminate eight toxic pesticides and chemicals. However, DDT remains …

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PDS fails in feeding India's poor

Stale food from Rome

Maharashtra to dispose of rotten imported wheat

Remains of the beauty pageant

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Andhra farmers to earn more

कई बीमारियों में लाभदायक है ऊंटनी का दूध

ऊंटनी दूध के घटक पौष्टिक दृष्टिकोण से उत्कृष्ट हैं, क्योंकि इसमें एंटी-बैक्टीरिया और एंटी-वायरल पदार्थों का उच्च अनुपात उपस्थित होता है।

Creative accounting, window dressing apart Centre's COVID-19 relief package 0.5% of GDP: Jean Drèze

The Centre announced a relief package recently and a few other interim measures after the 21-day nationwide lockdown to combat COVID-19 left …

कोरोना के कारण दुनियाभर में भोजन के लिए मच रहा कोहराम

कोविड-19 के कारण अब दुनियाभर में खाद्य पदार्थों की मारामारी शुरू हो गई है। आने वाले दिनों में यह संकट और विकराल हो सकता ...

एलर्जी की पकड़

भारत में लगभग 170 खाद्य पदार्थ एलर्जी का कारण बनते हैं। हैरानी की बात यह है कि केवल नवजात शिशुओं को दूध की जगह ...

Fall Armyworm attack: The damage done

The deadly but little understood crop pest, poses a threat to food security and livelihoods of millions as it ravages crops in Africa and …

African countries are fighting an addiction

Africa is the only continent that imports more food than it produces. Down To Earth brings ground report from 10 African countries to assess …

Can aid engineer economic prosperity?

While it will not be in anyone's interest to cut off foreign aid to Africa, it is clear that countries that receive such aid must show more …

Conflict and climate change lead to a rise in global hunger

We need to heed the warning and take actions necessary to help communities build more resilient food systems

Using wastewater to grow crops can address water scarcity in agriculture

Water is vital for food production and climate change threatens this most precious resource

'Meat industry causes deforestation, land grabbing'

The United Nations Committee on Food Security has adopted recommendations to address the impacts of meat and dairy production