Are fish oil supplements as healthy as we think? And is eating fish better?

Omega 3s present in fish are key to the structure of our cells, and help keep our heart, lungs, blood vessels and immune system working

Mayurbhanj’s red ant chutney receives GI tag. Why this is important for nutritional security of tribals

Indigenous people of Mayurbhanj have been eking out a living by selling red weaver ants and chutney made with them

COP28: Global leaders call for transformation of agrifood systems to combat AMR crisis

Evidence-based political decisions, coordinated multisectoral efforts and One Health approach are imperative

Denying MSP legal guarantee threat to India’s food security 

The common apprehensions on the operation of MSP legal guarantee are irrational, promoted by administration & business lobbies  

Survey highlights severe nutrition deficiencies in West Bengal tea workers

Study carried out following death of a tea worker due to starvation

Over 2.8 billion people may be pushed into living in areas with severe ecological threats by 2050

More than half of hotspot countries facing a severe threat are in sub-Saharan Africa

WWF: 32 million acres of grasslands across US & Canadian Great Plains ploughed up since 2012

Destruction of grasslands across Great Plains continues at an unsustainable pace

Mustard prices continue to stay below MSP; industry body urges government intervention

Farmers fear that prices will slip further with arrival of new mustard crop by next month, as they expect record harvest

Climate change can trigger inflation in near future — study shows alarming impact

In a high GHG emissions scenario, by 2035, India will likely see food prices shoot up by close to 2% on an yearly basis

Analysing climate-induced productivity growth in Indian agriculture

State-specific policy initiatives that allow each state’s agricultural production to reach its full potential are more likely to succeed …

No health warnings on iron fortified rice: SC directs govt to respond in 4 weeks

Consuming iron can lead to adverse outcomes like organ failure for thalassemia, sickle cell disease patients

Modelling study shows how controversial geoengineering may affect global food production

Process includes injecting sulphur dioxide into atmosphere to reduce global temperatures; may lead to inequities in food production

Road to 2030: Why sand & dust storms pose challenge to achieving multiple SDGs

Halfway to 2030, the situation is dire since the world is not on track and the progress on key goals, especially SDG 13 (on climate action), has …

Tackling ‘hidden hunger’: Strategies to combat micronutrient deficiencies

In the face of the global hidden hunger crisis, it is imperative that we address the micronutrient deficiencies that silently erode our health  

Fragile, conflict-affected states disproportionately affected by climate change concentrated in Africa: IMF 

By 2040, fragile states could face 61 days a year of temperatures above 35°C — four times more than other countries

We looked at 700 plant-based foods to see how healthy they really are. Here’s what we found

A nutritional audit 700 plant-based foods in Australia found many products had high in salt or saturated fat content

Over 50% of world population to face water shortages by 2050: FAO urges countries to prepare for it

With agriculture contributing to 70% of freshwater consumption, agrifood systems thus become central to the water scarcity faced by the world, …

Podcast: Colonialists used starvation as a tool of oppression

Before the colonialists arrived in North America and Bengal, both regions were thriving with healthy, wealthy communities. Here's what happened next

No food in forests: Invasive species and altered habitats in Karnataka’s Western Ghats are creating a food crisis

The crisis may be fueling conflicts between humans and wildlife, prompting animals to venture into human settlements

India’s richest 5% spent 8-10 times its poorest; agri household expenditure lower than rural avg for 1st time: NSSO

Household spending increased since 1999-2000; disadvantaged sections in rural, urban India spent lowest

Launch of State of India’s Environment 2023: In Figures — what to expect & how to register

The e-book will be released in an online event at 12 noon on June 4, 2023

No food in forests: Lack of food is driving Kerala’s wild animals into human settlements

Spread of invasive plants, habitat destruction destroying food for herbibores, which in turn is affecting carnivores

One Health: FAO, UNEP, WHO and WOAH launch research agenda for antimicrobial resistance

Interface addresses global health issues necessitating multisectoral, multidisciplinary response to AMR

Surging bird flu cases may increase human infection risk, warn UN agencies & WOAH

Urge countries to strengthen disease surveillance and improve hygiene at poultry farms

Madhya Pradesh assembly elections: Will MSP promises make a difference?

Madhya Pradesh government at present is buying 36% of wheat produce, 19% of paddy from farmers