Delhi’s crop area reduced by 34%; less than 1% workforce engaged in agriculture
The Economic Survey of Delhi also revealed that the area under food-grain crops has decreased substantially
More than 30 per cent of world’s organic producers are in India
But they are mostly marginal farmers sharing only 2.59 per cent of total area under organic cultivation
Sick(le) charade
The NDA government's new and revised schemes to augment rural development are yet to show any results
The minuscule system of pricing
First, a farmer must sell the produce at a price wrongly discounted by unscientific calculation. Second, an unholy nexus of many players pushes …
Keeping pace with climate change in crop development
The problem of climate change and crop development represents a challenge for agricultural systems across the globe
El Nino-induced drought leaves Africa dry and hungry
El Nino-induced drought in Africa has destroyed crops, challenged food security and caused cattle deaths. Ahead of the African Drought Conference …
Can agriculture in Africa sustain a nourishing rural non-farm economy?
Across Africa interest in agricultural investment as a source of employment growth and profit is increasing
Fisheries: an answer to food security and nutrition
For several countries fish exports are essential to national economies, FAO experts say
'People can farm insects to produce cheaper animal feed'
Senior FAO officer Paul Vantomme talks about food recycling, improved nutrition and the many uses of insects
Jack of all traits
Monkey jack, a lesser-known cousin of jackfruit, finds use in kitchen, cosmetics and medicine
Requiem
It was a strong anti -adulteration law aimed at the standardising of food stuffs. Stronger industrial lobbies and vested interests helped it die …
The debate continues
Are genetically modified organisms good or bad? The debate continues and more and more people are getting involved on both sides
'Kernel the culprit'
Human rights panel report confirms that food poisoning, not starvation, caused deaths in Orissa's Kashipur district
Website review: Eat safely
Log on to this recently launched website of Union ministry of health and family welfare, government of India. It will show you what a grand …
Food security act to make people weaker
The reconstituted National Advisory Council will bring the focus back on welfare policies, Magsaysay awardee and member of the council ARUNA ROY …
Food security bill ordinance deferred
Cabinet to consult Opposition in special session of Parliament
Bihar bans gutkha on World No Tobacco Day
The ban is already successful in Madhya Pradesh and Kerala
China taxes food grain export
Chicken comes home to roost
Paper cups as bad as plastic ones for environment: Research
Bioplastic coating on paper packaging does not degrade effectively; contains at least as many chemicals as conventional plastic
Family farms are vital to world food security, says FAO report
UN organisation urges public sector to develop family farming as a sustainable source of the world’s food needs
Organic Universe
Organic is all the rage. Organic food, cosmetics, clothes and even organic medicines. But mostly it is food. There are speciality stores that …
Nestle adds almost 3 grams of sugar in every serving of baby food Cerelac sold in India
WHO guidelines against adding honey or sugar in food for infants violated only in Asian, African and Latin American countries, finds …
Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO
Report finds weak governance, law enforcement biggest stumbling blocks
Children in US consume excess amounts of micronutrients
Researchers blame marketing gimmick, say too much fortification of food harmful