Depleting food grain stock ring alarms: Is India staring at a rice crisis?

Over 44 million tonnes of grains in stock compared to 78.6 million tonnes last year; Wheat dangerously close to buffer limit

Why climate change studies on rice production are important in Wayanad

Area under rice cultivation has been declining rapidly in north Kerala district between 2004-05 and 2018-19 

Scientists identify genes that can increase drought resistance in plants

African ‘orphan’ crop varieties to help plants battle high temperatures  

Flash droughts hit nearly 15% rice, maize areas in 1951-2018 monsoons: Study

At least 39 flash droughts occurred in 1951-2018; 82% occurred during the monsoon season, the study found 

Climate crisis in North East India: Why Nagaland’s Liphi, Runchan villages saw floods never seen before

Nagaland’s Wokha district experienced at least 3 heavy-to-very heavy rainfall events in 2018 

Dying for ration: Centre to give free foodgrains to 813 million from New Year, but what of those excluded

Coverage of the National Food Security Act is still done on the basis of the outdated 2011 Census  

Amid protests over agri laws let's look at how some countries support farmers

Every day, 54, mostly developed countries give nearly $2 billion in support to their farmers

Enhanced food security and soil biodiversity: A climate-positive approach

Conservation of soil biodiversity, soil organic carbon through sustainable farming practices should be deemed essential to improve agricultural …

Activists urge FSSAI to reconsider planned fortification of rice, oil

Instead of food fortification, the food regulator needed to promote organically grown, biodiverse food for people, ASHA said

How Odisha is revalorising minor millets 

Despite their glorious past, millets have been sidelined in farms and on food plates over the years

Lateral Thoughts: A recipe best avoided

Dependence on food import is not the solution for preventing biodiversity loss or decreasing greenhouse gas emissions

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  

Brown, red, black, riceberry – what are these white rice alternatives, and are they actually healthier?

If you enjoy trying foods with unique flavours, try experimenting with black or red rice varieties. Whatever the colour, all types of rice have a …

Shifting to millets increases groundwater recharge more than drip irrigation in India’s northern plains: Study

Switching from rice to millets such as pearl millet & sorghum during the Kharif season and shifting from wheat to sorghum in the Rabi season …

Short-duration paddy cultivation can help solve Punjab and Haryana’s stubble burning problem

Along with in situ incorporation of stubble into soil is an effective solution for both air pollution and groundwater conservation

Silent famine: Has India weakened its own nutritional security?

A study led by Indian Council of Agricultural Research scientists has found the grains that we eat have lost food value; instead they are …

Why are farmers in Haryana leaving their fields vacant?

Excessive cropping of paddy has completely depleted groundwater in some places; in others, there is the problem of waterlogging

As told to Parliament (February 7, 2024): India had over 32 million stunted children as of December 2023

Underweight and wasting levels lower than that projected by National Family Health Survey-5, says Smriti Irani

Simply Put: All about diet

Silent famine: What exactly changed in India’s wheat and rice?

The crops gained quantity but lost quality in the quest to feed India’s millions

DTE Exclusive: Did focus on yield cost India nutrition?

Down To Earth special report on how the wheat and rice that the country eats have lost their nutritional value

Silent famine: Can India halt its own weakening nutritional security?

If India has to have any chance in arresting malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency burden, nutrition has to be made a priority at par with …

Indians consuming rice and wheat low in food value, high in toxins: ICAR study

DTE and CSE hold webinar on magazine’s coverage of ICAR research

What is rice fortification? Does India really need this Rs 2,700 crore per annum scheme?

There is more to food and nourishment than just rice

No health warnings on iron fortified rice: SC directs govt to respond in 4 weeks

Consuming iron can lead to adverse outcomes like organ failure for thalassemia, sickle cell disease patients