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
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 …
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
Availability of junk food is changing children's diet in India
Packaged food is fast replacing balanced diet among schoolchildren, especially in urban India, warns the latest study by Centre for Science and …
'BRICS countries in a position to shape agricultural policies'
Most of the world’s 795 million undernourished people live in developing countries. These countries will need to increase their food …
Crash in maize production may hit over a million people in Zimbabwe
The entire sub-Saharan African region will be hit hard as maize is the most important cereal crop in here
Onion price crash, farmers’ distress fail to move governments
While farmers are in distress due to crash in onion, tomato and potato prices, government paints a rosy picture
'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
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
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
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
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 …
Civil societies urges governments of India and Nepal to end blockade
A blockade on indispensable fuel and other essentials imported from India has now entered its third month
Macdosa, future food
To save the world it may be necessary to create a culture where the humble samosa replaces the mighty burger
A different picture
Is it a mere coincidence that Jamie Foxx and Moesha, tv shows with predominantly African American cast and audience, feature more overweight …
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 …
Piu & Pom give you some thought for food
Piu & Pom—with their gifts of inquiry and insight—come to life from the pages of our kids’ supplement Gobar Times