Keep only the best on the plate
To ensure India doesn't see urban food deserts like the USA, methods to increase access to locally grown food must be included in urban planning
Children have the right to eat eggs, onions and garlic
The midday meal scheme for schoolchildren is increasingly getting politicised, as the upper class elite wants to impose its own religious/food …
Kenya needs to grow more food: A focus on how to irrigate its vast dry areas is key
Only 19% of the area of Kenya officially assessed for irrigation has been developed
Beans are a favourite food in Nigeria — 4 safe ways to preserve them
Beans are an excellent source of fibre and protein, as well as minerals like copper, potassium and magnesium
The price the planet pays for our food
Consumption of agrifood products is projected to more than double through 2050 from 2009 levels
India bans wheat export
The Centre has banned export of all types of wheat from the country with immediate effect
Nigeria’s COVID-19 economic plan has delivered disappointing results: Here’s why
Nigerian economy grew at 2.2% in 2019. It contracted by 1.8% in 2020. It rebounded in 2021 with a growth rate of 2.5%, but the rebound was less …
These countries need urgent action to beat famine, deaths in the next 4 months: FAO
Ethiopia, Madagascar, South Sudan, northern Nigeria and Yemen are in need of urgent targeted humanitarian action
Africa becomes first continent to complete collection of digital land use data
There are more forests and arable lands in Africa than previously thought, new data shows
How safe is your food. Not much it seems
Contaminated food leads to the death of 2 million people around the globe annually and is responsible for more than 200 types of diseases
Good old sap
Gums secreted by trees are a treasure trove of nutrition and have been used by communities in making seasonal delicacies
'Achieving zero hunger requires agriculture to be sustainable, climate smart'
FAO India representative Tomio Shichiri talks to Down To Earth on whether current government policies are effective to achieve the Zero Hunger …
Kings ate this fruit to restore their youth
Khirni is a life-saving fruit mentioned in ancient texts and also has medicinal properties
Can Baiga millet be part of mainstream?
The Sikiya millet grows on its own in the bewar plots managed by the Baigas. Currently, IIMR is working towards establishing …
Research sheds new light on garlic
Sulphur compounds in garlic, believed to have medicinal properties, alter the levels of gaseous signaling molecules, which can reduce disease …
Food transitions in age of climate crisis should focus on diversifying options
Escalating atmospheric temperatures, with a projected rise of up to 3.2°C by the century’s end, would further exacerbate food crisis
Food fudge: What India can do to make its front-of-pack labelling robust
Countries have tried different labelling formats, but warning labels have emerged as the most effective in guiding consumers to make healthy food …
Nestle admits its food portfolio unhealthy: Why front of pack labelling is important
The Swiss multinational food and beverage multinational has admitted some of its products will never be healthy no matter how much it …
Rent-a-farm: Watch how this firm is helping city dwellers grow food
Delhi-based start-up, Edible Routes, is helping people bring closer to their food and instilling a greater sense of well-being
Over 5.3 mln can face hunger in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger by August: FAO
Farmers and pastoralists affected by internal conflicts, poor access to markets. COVID-19 could aggravate food insecurity
Biodiversity Day: Focus on food biodiversity and human health
Sustainable management of biodiversity in agricultural landscapes and seascapes can support the transition towards healthy diets, says UN …
Implement Food Security Act properly, demand activists protesting hunger deaths
They claim that most of the 45 people, who died of hunger in the country in the past one year, were denied food on failing Aadhaar identification
WHO wants to completely remove trans fats from food supply by 2023
The UN body has released a step by step guide for the industry to eliminate trans fats from food
World Food Programme wins Nobel Peace Prize
Organisation awarded not just for its previous humanitarian record but also for the role it will play in the post-COVID-19 world
Health-conscious consumers, busy lifestyles driving up market value of antimicrobial packaging: Report
Valuation may reach $11.5 billion this year; Asia-Pacific to be most lucrative market