From where our food will come

India, south Asian neighbours must act against trans-fat now: WHO

The countries are among the 15 that account for two-thirds of the deaths linked to the substance

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How green is the budget?

Keep on the grass

Alpine pastures are thriving despite policies to encourage grazing. But Himalayan pastures languish despite strong conservationist policies

India struggles to keep its children healthy, say experts

Lack of credible data and co-ordinated action slow country’s efforts to contain malnutrition

CoP 11 treads middle ground on biofuels

Admits that biofuel technologies may aggravate drivers of biodiversity loss, but stresses on their role in mitigating climate change

France extends GM corn ban

Food safety mess

Traders say Food Safety and Standards Act rolls out red carpet for multinationals

Maize Mania

Maize has become the queen of cereals, courted by state governments, seed companies, farmers and the feedstock and starch industries as the crop …

Costly largesse

US unveils safety net for its farmers, shackling global free trade and posing a threat to environment

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How we are losing the battle

Budget 2008: missing the big picture

A plate half full

The National Food Security Bill may not do much but what it does is essential

Global Hunger Index: Why is India trailing?

India ranked 94 in global hunger index 2020 among 107 countries 

GM or organic: The choice before African nations

An African Development Bank report pushes for GM technologies for achieving food security, while some African nations are showing the way with …

Bill will push PDS reform

Development economist JEAN DREZE, known for his work on issues such as hunger, famine, social and human development in India, child health and …

Veggies delight

The rising demand for vegetables has opened up a money-making opportunity for small farmers. Already reeling from recurring droughts and …

India bans export of non-basmati rice

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South Asia

No labelling for GM food

New food safety regulation ignores it despite a four-year-old law

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