Madhya Pradesh govt in denial mode after 7-month-old dies due to malnutrition

The girl from Sheopur district was admitted in a centre for malnutrition treatment; in the past hundreds of children have died in several …

Global food crisis: 1 in 5 people in need of urgent action 

Over 72 million people are facing high levels of acute food insecurity because of extreme weather events

WTO talks end with no consensus on agriculture support

Negotiations on fisheries “came close” to a deal but one or two or two matters could not be reached

Quarter of a billion people are facing acute hunger: Report

Key drivers of this crisis were economic shocks, conflicts & climate extremes

Food shortage expected

Rising vegetable prices open a new chapter in the world food crisis

Supply chain disruptions, climate change, the COVID-19 pandemic, financial tightening through rising interest rates and the war in Ukraine have …

Mission possible: Turning a waste land into a forest with a bank of traditional seeds

A father-daughter duo grow 800 varieties of traditional seeds in a 2.5-acre land in Nayagarh district of Odisha

'Family farmers need technical assistance to adapt to climate change impacts'

Most increases in agricultural yields required to feed a world population set to touch 9 billion by 2050 will take place in rural regions and …

37 African countries continue to face food deficits, finds report

Agricultural slowdown in the continent is directly affecting 70 per cent of its population, who depend on the sector for livelihood

Amma, we want some more

Food subsidy has attained a new meaning in Tamil Nadu, where government-run canteens are feeding a growing urban poor population

Information and communication technology can ensure a hunger-free world

From drones to smart phones, advancements made in ICT are bridging the gap by providing information on climate-smart technologies and practices

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

The debate continues

Are genetically modified organisms good or bad? The debate continues and more and more people are getting involved on both sides

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 …

A fiscal crisis: Why FCI needs provisioning in food subsidy budget

Mounting expenses, under-provisioning of food subsidy budget leading to a huge debt is highly worrisome 

Activists reject Parliament panels's food security bill recommendations

Demand comprehensive legislation for food security and nutrition of all, including vulnerable groups

Will welfare schemes win votes for UPA?

An analysis of Brazil’s last three elections suggests that peopleÔÇêdo vote for parties for such initiatives, but only when …

Feeding Africa: How small-scale irrigation can help farmers to change the game

Small-scale irrigation can improve nutritional outcomes in several important ways

Simply Put: Food out of the box

Rice yields could plummet 40% by 2100 due to climate change: Stanford University

At least 2 billion people, especially in Asia, could be affected due to the scarcity

All you need to know about Universal Basic Income

Here’s a lowdown on what the basic income scheme is and what it entails

Not a promissory note

Demonetisation casts a long shadow over the rural economy

The end of coconut water? The world's trendiest nut is under threat of species collapse

Coconut water may be the 'it' drink, but its producers face multiple threats

Food security issue resonates in Security Council amidst conflicts

FAO chief says that fighting hunger and boosting rural livelihoods can lead to peace

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