High temperatures reduce rice, sorghum yield in Karnataka

A recent study reveals that during kharif and rabi seasons the state is exposed to a high number of days when mercury climbs above 33 degrees Celsius

Scientists develop salt tolerant rice variety

The variety can withstand salt concentration of up to 200 micromole per litre

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

Union Budget 2019-2020: Government giving more importance to food fortification

Budgetary allocation for fortified rice scheme in the present budget increased by 18,000 crore

Here is a solution for crop residue burning problem

Happy Seeder — a tractor-mounted device — will eliminate air pollution and reduce green house gas emissions from on-farm activities …

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

Fortified rice scheme to create Rs 3,000-crore market for just five big firms

The Centre’s decision to provide only fortified food items under government schemes rekindles the debate on whether fortification helps …

Study paves the way for new approach to boost rice yield  

The new development represents a new approach towards developing rice varieties that produce bigger and consequently heavier grains

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

Rice yields could plummet 40% by 2100 due to climate change: Stanford University

At least 2 billion people, especially in Asia, could be affected due to the scarcity

Jammu and Kashmir farmers suffering due to rain, snow and lockdown

Unseasonal weather has destroyed apples in Kashmir and paddy in Jammu even as government promises to procure crops have rung hollow

Five points on food inflation and onions

Retail inflation hitting double digit being attributed to high food prices, but is it so?

Arsenic: Lurking in the shadows across Ganga, Brahmaputra basins

As the geography of arsenic contamination spreads, there is an urgent need for governments to reorient mitigation measures. That’s because …

India-Pakistan nuclear war can starve humanity: Study

Food supplies may drop over 20% in 70 poor countries with 1.3 bln people, the study estimated  

Watch: What Sitharaman promised to counter COVID-19

Finance minister announces Rs 1.7 lakh crore relief package

COVID-19: How ‘Confarm’ is leading the way in Telangana

A unique initiative titled Consumer-Farmer Compact in the state is ensuring food availability and access in COVID-19 times   

Rice-fish farming system in India is in urgent need of conservation and promotion

Along with reducing the emission of greenhouse gases, co-culture systems have beneficial effects on farm income and improving the livelihood of …

Simply put: What do you do with rice

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

COVID-19: Reverse migration sparks concern for Punjab’s paddy season

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh asked the Union government to allow labourers and cardholders under MGNREGA scheme to work in farm operations

Punjab bats for direct seeding of rice. But will it help farmers?

Lack of migrant labourers in the wake of COVID-19-fuelled reverse migration has prompted state government to abandon traditional transplantation …

COVID-19 migrants: West Bengal has mostly failed to keep promises

The state government must go beyond the mere promises of the Centre and render actual help to the state’s people

Punjab wants farmers to stay away from 9 pesticides. Will it help?

Europe tightened import norms since 2018, has shown reluctance to import basmati rice with pesticide residues earlier

Maharashtra women missed meals during COVID-19 lockdown, finds survey

10% of the 946 women surveyed skipped one meal a day; 7% skipped two meals a day  

Gareeb Kalyan Anna Yojana has been extended for five more months

Activists and experts welcome Prime Minister Modi’s announcement