More than 30 per cent of world’s organic producers are in India

But they are mostly marginal farmers sharing only 2.59 per cent of total area under organic cultivation

Sick(le) charade

The NDA government's new and revised schemes to augment rural development are yet to show any results

The minuscule system of pricing

First, a farmer must sell the produce at a price wrongly discounted by unscientific calculation. Second, an unholy nexus of many players pushes …

Food basket in danger

Latest data suggests a decline in the nutritional quality of food. What is stripping our food of nutrients? Can authorities cope with the challenge?

'Family farmers need technical assistance to adapt to climate change impacts'

Most increases in agricultural yields required to feed a world population set to touch 9 billion by 2050 will take place in rural regions and …

37 African countries continue to face food deficits, finds report

Agricultural slowdown in the continent is directly affecting 70 per cent of its population, who depend on the sector for livelihood

Can agriculture in Africa sustain a nourishing rural non-farm economy?

Across Africa interest in agricultural investment as a source of employment growth and profit is increasing

Fisheries: an answer to food security and nutrition

For several countries fish exports are essential to national economies, FAO experts say

'People can farm insects to produce cheaper animal feed'

Senior FAO officer Paul Vantomme talks about food recycling, improved nutrition and the many uses of insects

Jack of all traits

Monkey jack, a lesser-known cousin of jackfruit, finds use in kitchen, cosmetics and medicine

Requiem

It was a strong anti -adulteration law aimed at the standardising of food stuffs. Stronger industrial lobbies and vested interests helped it die …

The debate continues

Are genetically modified organisms good or bad? The debate continues and more and more people are getting involved on both sides

'Kernel the culprit'

Human rights panel report confirms that food poisoning, not starvation, caused deaths in Orissa's Kashipur district

Website review: Eat safely

Log on to this recently launched website of Union ministry of health and family welfare, government of India. It will show you what a grand …

Food security act to make people weaker

The reconstituted National Advisory Council will bring the focus back on welfare policies, Magsaysay awardee and member of the council ARUNA ROY …

Food security bill ordinance deferred

Cabinet to consult Opposition in special session of Parliament

Bihar bans gutkha on World No Tobacco Day

The ban is already successful in Madhya Pradesh and Kerala

China taxes food grain export

Chicken comes home to roost

Paper cups as bad as plastic ones for environment: Research

Bioplastic coating on paper packaging does not degrade effectively; contains at least as many chemicals as conventional plastic

Family farms are vital to world food security, says FAO report

UN organisation urges public sector to develop family farming as a sustainable source of the world’s food needs

Organic Universe

Organic is all the rage. Organic food, cosmetics, clothes and even organic medicines. But mostly it is food. There are speciality stores that …

Nestle adds almost 3 grams of sugar in every serving of baby food Cerelac sold in India

WHO guidelines against adding honey or sugar in food for infants violated only in Asian, African and Latin American countries, finds …

Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO

Report finds weak governance, law enforcement biggest stumbling blocks

Children in US consume excess amounts of micronutrients

Researchers blame marketing gimmick, say too much fortification of food harmful