All that ails pulses in India
The past three decades have seen stagnation in acreage, production and productivity of pulses across the country due to a bevy of reasons that …
Why pulse production in India needs better incentives
Productivity of released varieties of pulses is much lower than the notified variety of lower-yielding ones
Pulse puzzle 2021
The government takes the usual market-regulatory steps every time there is a surge in prices of pulses — the primary source of protein for …
Pulses are healthy and economically viable
Edible seeds such as lentils, chickpeas and pigeon peas are often neglected as staple grains are given more prominence
Promoting pulses can contribute to Sustainable Development Goals
One of the most extensively-used foods in the world, pulses are rich in fibre and are a great source of vitamins and minerals such as iron, zinc …
India pins hopes on Myanmar pulses
Desperate to check growing prices, the country plans to encourage domestic players to grow pulses in Myanmar despite having bad experiences in …
India to import 3 mln tonnes of pulses in 2020-21
Import could lower prices of domestic pulses, increasing losses to farmers
Wheat, palmolein, arhar: As the Centre takes anti-inflationary steps, what about the farmer, DTE asks experts
The entire burden of inflation is still borne by India’s farmers; this needs redress, say experts
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India importing pulses despite self-reliance
Despite the Centre's claims of not importing pulses the previous year, foreign dal still entered the country
Pulse tales: What is Indian food without them?
Pulses are found in every corner of the country and are essential in Indian cuisine
India’s pulses problem: We need real reform
The government needs to revise its pricing policy to incentivise pulses production
'We are unable to produce quality seeds'
India is facing a shortage of pulses. Untimely rains have caused their prices to rise by up to 64 per cent in 2014-15. Experts say we need to …
Sour saga of chana saag: Easier access to tender chickpea greens can promote this nutritious food
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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
How Russia-Ukraine conflict could influence Africa’s food supplies
African countries imported agricultural products worth $4 billion from Russia in 2020
'Permaculture potential is huge in India'
Permaculturist Dwarakanath talks to Down To Earth about how this innovative design science can help India become food resilient in future
Government sees record food grains output in 2016-17; doubts over claims remain
Despite importing wheat and pulses, government claims production of these grains will surpass previous record
Pulses production in 2019-20 will reduce due to erratic monsoon: IPGA
Trade body also demands of removal of import restriction and quota on green peas
Impact of stalled monsoon: 30-45% decline in sowing of kharif crops in June
Cotton, oilseeds, pulses and coarse cereals are among the worst-hit crops
Government sets up committee to relook at pulse MSP, bonus
Decision comes after prices of pulses touched nearly Rs. 200 a kg
FSSAI clears imported pulses for consumption
The body’s move came after month-long tests on consignments entering three different ports were mostly found to be free of glyphosate
Kharif season 2023: Despite rain in July, sowing not matching 2021 figures
Acreage of kharif crops reached the same level as last year by first week of August; but it is still less than in 2021
Good food: Seeds of health
Seeds hold the promise of life, and hence they are so carefully stored in seed banks across the world
Book on pulses takes readers on amazing journey across varied cultures
Pulses are packed with proteins–double than that found in wheat and three times than that in rice
