A fruit to treat diabetes

Elandha vada is a traditional nutritional snack that is fast disappearing from our food basket

COVID-19: Coming from a tree in my backyard, meals and pickle

The bark and fruits of Lasoda tree possess various medicinal properties and its bark is used to treat fresh wounds

World needs to produce 3 times more fruits, vegetables than current levels

World is producing more cereals than fruits, vegetables than needed to meet populatons' nutrition needs; this has consequnces for land and ecosystem

Dragon fruit: Is it the next big thing in Indian horticulture

The dragon fruit, which is indigenous to the Americas, can grow in arid and semi-arid regions with very low input cost

You say tomato… why some fruits are forever doomed to be called veggies

When botany and linguistics collide: pumpkins are fruits and there's technically no such thing as a vegetable. But try telling that to a five-year-…

A star among fruits: The profit is sweet for amrakh

The profits from amrakh trees depend on demand. Fruits from 100 odd trees can easily fetch more than Rs 0.5 million each years. …

Kerala university finds toxins in 11% vegetables labelled organic

553 samples, including fruits, vegetables and spices, were collected from 7 districts in the state by Kerala Agriculture University at …

India’s fruit and vegetable intake less than standard, finds study

Only 21.2 per cent Indians consume fruits and vegetables that are an essential source of phytonutrients

Global fruit pomace market expected to grow exponentially: study

Long discarded or used only as animal feed and compost, rising demand from health-conscious consumers will change fruit pomace’s fortunes, …

Students in government schools consume more vegetables in Delhi-NCR: study

In government schools, students consumed 250 gm of vegetables compared to 230 gm consumed by students in private schools

Wild blood fruit, a source of natural red colourant, may be domesticated

This will be done to conserve the critically endangered fruit after it was indiscriminately harvested from natural forests

Foster farmer: This man is playing his part in stopping distress migration from rural Uttarakhand

Sudhir Kumar Sundriyal helps people in Pauri district earn livelihoods in villages so that they do not have to migrate to big cities 

Why the Global South needs birds and bees more than the North

Instability in yield of pollinator-dependent crops a ‘serious’ or ‘high risk’ in Latin America, Asia, Africa and Oceania

How Punjab and Haryana are switching to sustainable cropping techniques to preserve groundwater

Parts of the states have moved to alternative sowing methods and away from water-intensive crops this Kharif season

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

Eating ‘exotic foods’? You’re helping in emission of 3 gigatonnes of greenhouse gases yearly

The world could reduce emissions by 0.38 gigatonnes by replacing imports and exports with locally grown food, according to a new study

Displaced from the hills: Livelihoods of tribal communities in Eastern Ghats under threat

Importance of biodiversity for communities dependant on agriculture has assumed greater significance with new farm laws, which may result in …

Microbial metabolite from berries may help address bowel disease

Indian researchers find that it's the metabolite that forms during breaking down of berries and pomegranates in the gut that keeps gut lining …

Organic reinforcement: Here’s how chemical-free perishables can be promoted

BigBasket is the first online supermarket to have established a proper value chain for organic fruits and vegetables with direct procurement, …

Sugary drinks can be major cause for type 2 diabetes: study

Harmful effects of fructose sugars on blood glucose seem to be mediated by energy and food source, warns a review

Why Nairobi must spread the right food message in an unhealthy environment

Residents in Nairobi's urban slums are opting for fast food rather than healthy alternatives, which is increasing their risk of …

Jharkhand’s success story of fruit plantation under MGNREGA

The state’s experience in horticulture orchards can serve as a model for the country

Each year, half the fruits, vegetables world produces are wasted: FAO

Fruits and vegetables are the most wasted produce globally among oilseeds, pulses, meat and seafood, says the Food and Agricultural Organization …

Maybe it’s ALIVE

Keeping plucked vegetables and fruits in daylight helps them stay alert, produce nutrients

Lateral Thoughts: Who moved my samosa?

Indians need to eat better food, rich in fruits and vegetables and high in proteins