Down the drain

The recently launched food for work programme may not ensure local food security

Beggars on a beach of gold

It's official

India publishes its first report on impacts of climate change

Malthus revisited

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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 …

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

Good old sap

Gums secreted by trees are a treasure trove of nutrition and have been used by communities in making seasonal delicacies

Food production experts call for more “quality and indigeneity” in agriculture

The remarks were made at a two-day event in Delhi to discuss how food systems can best be transformed in line with the 2030 Agenda for …

Humans will eat 20% more fish by 2030

The increase in consumption along with wastage of fish, overfishing is likely to have huge impacts on global food security

Climate change will make rice less nutritious, putting millions of the world's poor at risk

As atmospheric carbon dioxide levels rise, rice plants produce fewer vitamins and other key nutrients

Why ozone levels pose a challenge to food security

When present in the lowest atmospheric layer, ozone becomes a concern for human and plant health.

What's the connection between climate change and violent unrest?

A new research explains how food shortages induced by climate change increase the risk of unrest in countries

Agriculture census will help Asia-Pacific countries achieve zero hunger challenge

Agricultural censuses are sources of structural information that, through comparison at different points of time, can contribute to the …

Drought, land degradation affect 1.5 billion people: UN report

UNCCD’s global report on desertification, land degradation and drought explains the current scenario through figures

Sustainable soil management key to Africa's food security

The thrust is now on promotion of sustainable soil management as the approach for boosting healthy soils for a food-secure Africa

Macdosa, future food

To save the world it may be necessary to create a culture where the humble samosa replaces the mighty burger

UN-backed summit pledges to save oceans, promote 'blue growth', food security

Improved governance, eliminitaion of harmful subsidies on fishing, sharing of knowledge and solutions through information technology are a few …

African ministers of agriculture call for affordable fertiliser access to boost food security

Experts noted significant disparities in fertiliser use across Africa at soil health summit

In Yemen, seven million people on the brink of famine: FAO Director-General

About 17 million people, two-thirds of the population, are severely food insecure 

One-fifth of total food produced goes to waste, finds new report

Overeating and consumer waste are among the major contributors to food loss 

Climate change may cause 160,000 deaths in India every year by 2050

Impact on food supply could be one of the most important consequences of climate change

Grain of truth

China will need to import foodgrain in the next 10 years

Should children drink beer?

A campaign against dairy products has been launched by an overzealous NGO