Central must connect all states to food scheme for robust PDS: Parliamentary Standing Committee
Only 15 states procure rice, 8 procure wheat as part of decentralised distribution scheme
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
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 …
Remains of the beauty pageant
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Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: How poor regulation threatens aquaculture
There are no regulations or institutional setup for freshwater aquaculture
Agriculture key to achieving lasting peace in Central African Republic
The agriculture sector is the backbone of the country’s economy
Cross Hairs - April 1-15, 2015
Under review
FAO and WHO to carry out the first evaluation of Codex Alimentarius
Acrylamide for snacks
Starch-rich foodstuff can become carcinogenic when exposed to high temperatures
Right tag
Stringent labelling norms
Pilferage-proof ration on the cards
"GMOs will not feed the world"
Half of all South Africans are overweight or obese. Warning labels on unhealthy foods help change that
Globally there’s been an increase in the availability and consumption of unhealthy food
Investing in early warning, agrifood chains needed for resilient food systems: Report
Global food policy report calls for beyond short term fixes to build food systems that are more resilient
Fabulous Faba: Ancient super food set to stage a comeback
Food scientists are now trying to give this neglected ancient crop a makeover, given its high nutrition content
Africa’s green revolution initiative has faltered: Why other ways must be found
There has been a 25% increase from 2019 to 2020 in the number of severely undernourished people in the world
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 …
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