To strengthen climate action, women should be recognised as agents of change
Women should be at the heart of efforts to device and deploy lasting solutions to adapt to a changing climate
Transformation in agriculture needed to cope with climate change
A FAO report points out that a “business as usual” scenario can increase the number of poor by between 35 and 122 million by 2030 …
FAO chief wants effective implementation of treaty to combat illegal fishing
Each year, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is responsible for annual catches of up to 26 million tonnes with a value of up to $ US 23 …
Harvesting ambient energy with fish scales
Researchers say that the technology has enormous potential in electronic gadgets and health-care monitoring
In Karnataka, 258 cows may be culled to prevent spread of disease
Brucellosis, also known as ‘contagious abortion', is an infection transmitted from animals to humans
Climate change threatens food security in Latin America and the Caribbean
In Central America, the north-east part of Brazil and some areas in the Andean region, temperatures would increase and reduction in precipitation …
'Planning Commission big stumbling block in the path of India's progress'
The demand for universal public distribution system is justified, says Congress leader and former cabinet minister Mani Shankar Aiyar. He spoke …
A thousand utility leaf
Sudeshna Saha shares benefits and recipes of a herb, sometimes used as an ornamental plant
A long road ahead
Despite its vast numbers of scientists and research institutes, Indian science has always fared poorly on the global front. Several reasons have …
Dal hybrid beneficial but costly
The hybridisation of tur dal has made it higher-yielding and less vulnerable to disease. But only rich farmers will be able to buy the seeds.
Monument to hunger
The 1784 famine of Lucknow region and a nawab's philanthropic gesture gave us a magnificent monument
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
How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses
The food most associated with biodiversity loss also tends to also be connected to unhealthy diets across the globe
Delhi High Court orders curb on junk food sale in schools across India
Judgement is a milestone development in addressing growing burden of obesity, diabetes and heart disease, says Sunita Narain of Centre for …
Uttarakhand opens biodiversity park in Haldwani to encourage conservation
The state’s rich botanical heritage is facing threats from climate change, degrading landscapes, habitat loss and development activities
Lateral Thoughts: A recipe best avoided
Dependence on food import is not the solution for preventing biodiversity loss or decreasing greenhouse gas emissions
Lok Sabha passes food Bill
Food supplies minister K V Thomas assures foodgrain allocation to states would not be reduced
Include eggs in nation’s food security programme, demand activists
People’s Budget Initiative says implementation of food security programme discouraging
Partnerships crucial to fighting malnutrition, say global leaders
UN highlights the importance of working with the private sector to ensure a healthier world population
Efficient farming can feed 3 billion more people worldwide, says study
Targeted efforts to make food systems more efficient can also reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture
Mid-day meal scheme: Tamil Nadu shows the way
Ninety-two per cent schools in the southern state have good kitchen infrastructure, which is now being upgraded with cooking gas facility
Denmark imposes fat tax
The surcharge will be levied on food items containing more than 2.3 per cent saturated fat.
Climate change hits food production
Global warming has resulted in 20 per cent increase in price of wheat, maize, rice and soybean
Easy access, longer shelf life, promotion: ICRISAT finds reasons why rural India shifted to sugars & carbs
Healthy fruits, cereals & vegetables are also becoming difficult to source, finds research
India’s ultra food-processing sector growing: WHO calls for nutrient-based tax model
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India needs to clearly define high fat sugar salt food, scientists recommend