To what extent does climate change affect food insecurity? What we found in Lesotho
The food security situation in Lesotho can be classified as precarious. The country produces only 30 per cent of maize, the main staple food, …
Rise in teenage pregnancies, poor maternal health hurdle to breaking intergenerational cycle of undernutrition
Significant incidences of early marriage and childbearing are among the important causes of undernutrition
Simply put: The COVID-19 lockdown food maze
Simply Put: New Year
How 'Bhut Jolokia' lost its heat
One of the hottest chillies, it went through a dip in its intense spiciness and price when its production spread and cross-pollination began on a …
“संसद में उठेगा जीएम का मुद्दा”
समाजवादी पार्टी के राज्यसभा सांसद सुखराम सिंह यादव ने कहा, सरकार को ऐसा करने वाली कंपनियों के खिलाफ सख्त कार्रवाई करनी चाहिए।
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कम कैलोरी और अधिक प्रोटीन वाला फल होने के कारण विदेशों में सेहत पसंद लोगों में काफी लोकप्रिय है मिश्रीकंद। माया सभ्यता के लोग ...
How restricted diet can increase lifespan
Experiments in nematodes (worms) showed that it affects molecular mechanisms leading to prolonging lifespan and delays age-related diseases
Is climate change making our food less nutritious?
This video explains why we should be worried about climate change vis-à-vis nutritional security. It could actually make our food …
Poultry advertisement misquotes CSE study, rules ASCI
The All India Poultry Development and Services Private Limited has been asked to withdraw or modify the ad by May 23
Trade in good food can end global hunger: report
Food regulation should be such that that healthy food is protected, not just food in general, says a new report
Fresh comes calling
A few e-shops are changing the way wet markets operate by offering fresh, chemical-free fish, poultry and meat at the doorstep. Will they be able …
Agricultural Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa: Food Security in a Changing Environment
A changing climate is likely to have a drastic impact on crop yields in Africa.
Four more countries join global coalition to protect pollinators
This takes the number of signatories for the ‘Coalition of the Willing on Pollinators’ to 16
Matter of taste
Our vegetables have become blemish-free, resistant to pest and long-lasting, but they have lost their flavour in the process
Harming the organic farming movement
The draft regulations will dissuade small farmers from practising organic farming
Africa’s untapped goldmine of food biodiversity
The sustainability of agrobiodiversity is vital in meeting the food and nutrition needs of present and the future generations in Africa
Flowering blossoms
You can interpret banana flowers in many ways—religious, medicinal and culinary
How To Have Your Own Kitchen Garden: Explained in 10 Minutes
Fazal and Kapil from Edible Routes tell you the exact steps on how to have your own kitchen rooftop garden. Growing your own food is the best way …
Participatory Guarantee System brings credibility to small 'Organic' farmers
Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) is a new initiative for 'Organic' product certification in India. It helps small scale and marginal farmers, …
US consumers buying more from mass marketers than grocery stores: study
This could pose a potential health concern to the country, it warns
International pact to tackle illegal fishing gathers momentum
Agreement promotes collaboration among fishermen, port authorities and coast guards to strengthen inspection at ports and on fishing vessels
