Why global food prices are higher today than for most of modern history
The drivers of average international food prices are always complicated. The prices of different commodities rise and fall based on universal …
Sub-Saharan Africa’s food security has turned out better than feared. But risks remain
Widespread job losses led to rise in food insecurity, most pronounced in Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, Ethiopia, Uganda and Malawi
These 3 Cs can increase food insecurity in Africa, warn experts
There will be chronic hunger in the next 10 years if timely action is not taken, an expert said
Land acquisitions threat to food diversity, security in Africa: Study
Unethical foreign investments preferred export-bound crop over local staple crops; diet diversity decreased between 2005 and 2015
Congo faces world’s worst food crisis due to COVID-19: Report
Around 21.8 million people are food insecure in the country due to disruption of food supply chains
Book Digest: Mapping immigration as hope, chasing world-class urbanism and more
From accounts of urban history to state of Indian agriculture, DTE tracks new, contemporary books on environment and development from leading …
What is Panama disease? Are bananas at risk?
The disease and conditions regarding its spread show that depending on monoculture crops is not sustainable for our food and nutritional security
Civil society 'deeply disappointed' with WTO ministerial declaration on agriculture
On Public Food stockholding, the current proposal is far worse than the Peace Clause, which itself suffered from several problems
Wastewater should be considered a resource
As water demand is increasing across the globe, the quantity of wastewater produced as a result of various human activities is also growing, a UN …
Phosphorus is vital for life on Earth – and we’re running low
The fact that more than 70 per cent of the global phosphorus supply comes from a single location is problematic
A fruitful journey
A food safari in the desert of Rajasthan reveals a variety difficult to imagine in cities
Farmer groups raise concerns about solutions proposed at COP 22
The impacts of climate change on agriculture will continue to have significant implications for rural development, sustainable development and …
PM Modi’s Independence Day speech focuses on food security, clean energy
Social justice, clean energy, agricultural reforms and rural electrification find mention in PM Modi's speech
Increasing tree cover in drylands can ensure food security, solve water crisis
The world’s drylands must be restored as they provide habitat for biodiversity, protect against erosion, help combat desertification and …
Zimbabwe baobab trees dying due to mysterious disease
This could cause a potential food crisis in the country which is in the throes of drought
Jharkhand’s children deprived of mid-day meal despite Supreme Court order, say activists
Jharkhand is the one of the worst-affected states in the country with its 22 out of 24 districts facing drought
El Niño: Ethiopia faces worst drought in thirty years
Crop production in Ethiopia has dropped by 50 to 90 per cent in some regions and failed completely in the eastern part of the country
The truth of grains
The recent starvation deaths in Orissa have thrown up a more fundamental question -- that of local food security.
Food security bill ordinance deferred
Cabinet to consult Opposition in special session of Parliament
Nigeria’s food insecurity: Declaring a state of emergency isn’t a real solution — here’s what is
Prices of staple food items have risen by over 25% over the last year
Agriculture key to achieving lasting peace in Central African Republic
The agriculture sector is the backbone of the country’s economy
Food prices increase in Afghanistan amid conflict
A recent report said that 27.5 per cent of Afghanis are food insecure
About 100 districts have suffered drought conditions for 15 years
Continuous erratic weather is making states more vulnerable
Back to basics
Maize trouble
Hot clime to effect the crop
