Scientists unravel fungus responsible for Sheath Blight disease in rice
Researchers have identified several genes and gene families in the strain that might account for their disease aggressiveness
How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses
The food most associated with biodiversity loss also tends to also be connected to unhealthy diets across the globe
Re-imagining food systems crucial for climate, economic resilience: Nutrition report
Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic pushes government to act on reforms of food systems with urgency
Lateral Thoughts: A recipe best avoided
Dependence on food import is not the solution for preventing biodiversity loss or decreasing greenhouse gas emissions
Uttarakhand opens biodiversity park in Haldwani to encourage conservation
The state’s rich botanical heritage is facing threats from climate change, degrading landscapes, habitat loss and development activities
Southeast Asians worried about food security, extreme weather events, shows climate survey
ASEAN countries must stop building new coal plants, say over half the respondents
Tackling AMR: For LMICs, prevention is the best solution, say experts at CSE's international workshop
Recommendations from workshop to inform High-Level Meeting on AMR scheduled at UN General Assembly later this year
Gut microbes that digest cellulose are declining, especially in industrialised nations
Industrialised nations tend to prefer processed food ingredients over a plant-based diet with increased fibre levels
SC reserves judgement on environmental release of GM mustard
The apex court stated it will determine what is best for the nation in a “highly technical” and scientific matter
Himachal stops tree planting on pastures in Chamba to protect traditional pastoral routes
Globally, lands sustained by pastoralism form the largest carbon sink
Iron rice: Increasing diversity in diet is a better solution to anaemia than chemical fortification
Instead of fortification, the quality of diet should be improved, experts feel
How COVID-19 measures have affected food safety in East Africa
Livestock and cereal farmers faced a drastic loss of demand
64% of world’s arable land at risk of pesticide pollution: Study
Asia home to largest land areas at high risk of pesticide pollution
Half of Indians above 45 either undernourished or overweight: Health ministry study
In Chattisgarh, every third individual in the age group was malnourished
Locust attack: Govt caught completely unawares, minister admits
Instead of taking accountability, Rajasthan, Centre, blame each other, Pakistan
Locust attack: Swarms pose most serious threat since 1993
Area measuring 370,000 hectares in Gujarat and Rajasthan affected
Carcinogen Aflatoxin detected in FSSAI milk survey samples
The highest rates of aflatoxin contamination were found in Delhi, Tamil Nadu and Kerala
Nigeria first to approve Bt cowpea, Ghana may follow
Nigeria has to import cowpea to meet demand for its most important legume
War in Sudan enters its breadbasket, threatens to worsen hunger, malnutrition
A third of Sudanese in need of emergency food aid; country faces the greatest displacement crisis in history
WHO launches new strategy to tackle antimalarial drug resistance in Africa
Some 96% malaria infections and fatalities worldwide in 2020 were from sub-Saharan Africa
Easy access, longer shelf life, promotion: ICRISAT finds reasons why rural India shifted to sugars & carbs
Healthy fruits, cereals & vegetables are also becoming difficult to source, finds research
India’s ultra food-processing sector growing: WHO calls for nutrient-based tax model
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India needs to clearly define high fat sugar salt food, scientists recommend
These new sorghum varieties might help sub-Saharan Africa meet nutritional needs
Sorghum is a significant crop cultivated in sub-Saharan Africa, with 300 million people depending on it
Fruit flies develop specific defences against common bacteria; may explain human susceptibility to infections
Bacteria in their food and environment mould the immune systems of fruit flies, notes study
The fifth element: Why radhuni needs to be mainstreamed
Wild celery is specific to Bengali cuisine and is usually consumed as part of panch phoron