A pest gene can help fight pesticide contamination in environment: study
A group of reseachers from Pune have isolated an enzyme from a pest which can be clean up pesticide residues from food and environment
For India, the fight at WTO will be about food security
India needs to find a permanent solution to the problem of public stock holding, as it is a matter of survival for hundreds of millions of people
'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
Iron and zinc deficiencies can be addressed through simple measures: study
Cereals, tubers and legumes contain a class of anti-nutrients which make iron and zinc present in food, unavailable to the body
What's the connection between climate change and violent unrest?
A new research explains how food shortages induced by climate change increase the risk of unrest in countries
India has the second highest number of obese children in the world
Some 14.4 million children in India are affected by obesity, and its occurrence is increasing rapidly
Nagaland bans junk food in schools, calls for sensitising children
By issuing this notification, Nagaland followed states such as Punjab, Odisha and Manipur in banning junk food in schools
Promotion of pesticides a global health concern: UN experts
A report recently released by United Nations calls for better national and international regulatory framework on pesticides
Intoxicatingly delicious
With increasing urbanisation and changing food habits, very few people are aware of the mahua fruit and its oil, let alone its health benefits
The eco tree
Many tribal communities consume semal because of its medicinal properties. Others worship the tree. A clan of the Bhil tribe in Rajasthan …
Exercise linked to higher pain tolerance: Study
People who regularly exercised had a higher pain tolerance compared with those who hardly exercised
Why guava is attractive for farmers & consumers alike
Used in street food, chutneys and perfumes, the climate-resistant fruit is a clear option for farmers
This herb tastes and smells like fish; it has recognised health benefits
The medicinal properties and benefits of fish mint have been documented in ancient texts of traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine, as well as …
Do you need to wash rice before cooking? Here’s the science
Washing process has been shown to rinse up to 20% of the microplastics from uncooked rice
13 new agricultural heritage landscapes designated by FAO
The new sites are in China, Japan, Egypt, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Portugal, Spain and Sri Lanka
Processed finger millet can increase blood sugar levels
Although millets are high in fibre, processed millets can increase blood sugar levels as they have a high Glycemic Index
Why ozone levels pose a challenge to food security
When present in the lowest atmospheric layer, ozone becomes a concern for human and plant health.
How your Christmas turkey arrives already stuffed – with antibiotics
Antimicrobial resistance in livestock farming will reduce the impact of the suite of pharmaceuticals we rely on for fighting human diseases
Environmental regulators key to curb antimicrobial resistance
The environmental contribution to the spread of antimicrobial resistance is yet to receive due attention at global and regional levels
Last line of antibiotics failing in Europe
Data from across the European Union shows that antibiotic resistance has increased for bacteria and antibiotics under surveillance
Agriculture census will help Asia-Pacific countries achieve zero hunger challenge
Agricultural censuses are sources of structural information that, through comparison at different points of time, can contribute to the …
On a coconut trail
Fascinated by a more than liberal use of coconut in south Indian cuisine, Hoinhnu Hauzel sets off on a journey to find out what is so special …
Champagne is deeply French – but the English invented the bubbles
The method for effervescence, strong glass bottles and the use of corks all came from England in the 17th century
Somalia drought: FAO asks for $131 million to aid relief efforts
FAO has appealed since April last year, but the response has not been at the levels needed
Inflation is rising in Kenya: Here’s why, and how to fix it
Politicians eyeing Kenya’s 9 August polls have been offering solutions in exchange for votes