China to adopt genetically modified maize and soy: Why it matters for South Africa

If China becomes a consistent net exporter of maize, South Africa would have to explore markets elsewhere

Paddy or no paddy: Quest for equilibrium between water, livelihood in Haryana

Paddy is not suitable for Haryana and to sustain its water resources and to agrarian livelihood in the long term, according to a water …

Kishanganj maize farmers at wit’s end as elephant herds from Nepal raid standing crop days ahead of harvest

Although such events have occurred in the past too, their frequency has gone up, say forest officials

To what extent does climate change affect food insecurity? What we found in Lesotho

The food security situation in Lesotho can be classified as precarious. The country produces only 30 per cent of maize, the main staple food, …

Maize crops falling victim to fall armyworm in Bihar

Reports of the pest attacking crops have been reported from a number of districts in the state, India’s third-largest maize producer

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

Paddy puzzle: Why Haryana farmers, govt fight over the water-guzzling crop

As Haryana once again attempts to curb area under paddy to save groundwater, farmers point out flaws in its efforts

Malawi and maize: Prices have spiked on the back of bad weather and trade bans

Sustained excess margins in Malawi indicate that regional trade is not working well

Here is how millets can make India’s food basket climate-resilient

Too much dependence on rice can make India vulnerable

El Nino: Malawi’s harvest of maize – its staple food – may fall by 22.5% this year

In the longer run, Malawi should prioritise investments aimed at diminishing its reliance on rainfed agriculture

Why maize is causing trade tensions between Kenya and its neighbours

The Agriculture and Food Authority said the reason for the ban was high levels of mycotoxins in the maize from the two countries; in less than a …

Will climate change bring back the age of famines in Kashmir?

A quick glance at government data shows that climate change has eaten into the output of top food crops in Jammu and Kashmir

COVID-19 lockdown, imports force MP farmers to sell maize at half price

Price crash forces maize farmers to deal with crisis situation

New evidence emerges on how Mayas fortified maize, built indoor toilets

Scientists find maize starch spherulites , a unique byproduct of nixtamalisation, as well as tapeworms at a Maya archaeological site

Why companies are lobbying to push for hybrid paddy seeds in India

Most of India still cultivates rice from pure-bred seeds, something which prevents companies backed by multinationals from expanding their market

Centre launches dedicated website to contain Fall Armyworm

The next step should be to exempt anti-FAW equipment from GST, say experts

Grounded in wisdom: The forgotten chakki should regain its place

Traditional mini flour mills may no longer be in vogue in our homes, but they help prepare nutritious food 

Bihar’s food production has risen during the last 15 years due to agriculture roadmaps, say officials

State’s fourth agricultural roadmap launched on October 18 by President Murmu

Food insecurity in southern Africa up 10%: Report

The region also faces the triple burden of malnutrition

Will Bihar farmers have to shift from paddy? Changing rainfall patterns hint at that

State agriculture department has advised farmers to opt for less water-intensive alternatives like maize

Food crisis in Africa: The high cost of imported fertilisers is adding to the problem

If farmers earned better returns, with cheaper input costs, then production could be a multiple of the current levels

Was ethanol the reason for the ban on broken rice exports

A look at official data shows that the allocation of Food Corporation of India rice for ethanol was drastically increased in 2021-22, as compared …

This common weed can offer drought-resistant crops

Scientists integrated two metabolic pathways to produce a novel type of photosynthesis that enables the weed to withstand drought while remaining …

A third of global cropland will be drought-hit by 2040 if emissions don’t stop: Report

The yield of staple crops could be globally hit in a business-as-usual scenario for emissions, just at the time when more food is required, …

Why India is vulnerable to attacks by alien species

The country has faced at least 10 major invasive pest and weed attacks in the past 15 years, with most recent being the fall armyworm that …