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 …
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
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 …
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
The popular adivasi food and drink
Rice is fermented to make Handia. A nagging worry is the unsustainable collection of of plant ingredients that go into the making of bakhar, the …
Endurance test for microorganisms
A technology for preserving food relies on creating a hostile environment for bacteria and fungi in whose presence food goes bad
Food for thought
A happy picture painted by a recent FAO report gives way to grim realities about global food situation
In search of hunger
While the fare at the Rome Food Summit was aimed mainly to help tummy trimming of ambitious plans drawn up earlier, the general feeling of the …
Beetles for breakfast !
George Brossard is a man on a crusad. To inform the world that the insects hold the key to a global food security
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, …
FSSAI's scientific panel reconstituted
But members of the panel now designated as “independent consultants” were a part of the panel as representatives of the industry till …
Junk games and school children
Global Hunger Index: Why is India trailing?
India ranked 94 in global hunger index 2020 among 107 countries
In short
US food authorities pander to drug companies
South Asia
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 …
The switch: What happens to GHG emissions if half of meat, milk consumption is swapped with alternatives?
Biggest impact on agricultural input use would be seen in China, sub-Saharan Africa
Trouble ahead for Horn of Africa as white maize stocks dry up
Experts are worried that drops in surplus will leave very little for Horn of Africa’s needs
