Economic Survey pegs real GDP growth at 6.75-7.5 per cent for 2017-18

The survey said that India’s exports are recovering, buoyed by increased global economic activity

Is government manipulating agriculture data?

Government’s policy decisions and ground reports are in conflict with official data on sowing, production and agriculture insurance

Root unearthed

Gandrayani is a root used widely in Uttarakhand to enhance the flavour of dishes. But there is hardly any research on the health benefits of this …

Antimicrobial resistance increasing yet data remains sparse

Data on some animal-sourced foods, associated with a growing number of food-borne illness outbreaks, was limited   

To strengthen climate action, women should be recognised as agents of change

Women should be at the heart of efforts to device and deploy lasting solutions to adapt to a changing climate

Transformation in agriculture needed to cope with climate change

A FAO report points out that a “business as usual” scenario can increase the number of poor by between 35 and 122 million by 2030 …

FAO chief wants effective implementation of treaty to combat illegal fishing

Each year, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing is responsible for annual catches of up to 26 million tonnes with a value of up to $ US 23 …

Harvesting ambient energy with fish scales

Researchers say that the technology has enormous potential in electronic gadgets and health-care monitoring

In Karnataka, 258 cows may be culled to prevent spread of disease

Brucellosis, also known as ‘contagious abortion', is an infection transmitted from animals to humans

Climate change threatens food security in Latin America and the Caribbean

In Central America, the north-east part of Brazil and some areas in the Andean region, temperatures would increase and reduction in precipitation …

Women play vital role in agrifood systems across Latin America and the Caribbean

In most rural households, women play a definitive role in agriculture and other allied activities. Thus, including women under the social …

Middle class more at risk of obesity, says study

Research shows that nutritional transition towards more fat and sugar results in increasing obesity in middle-income families  

'Planning Commission big stumbling block in the path of India's progress'

The demand for universal public distribution system is justified, says Congress leader and former cabinet minister Mani Shankar Aiyar. He spoke …

A thousand utility leaf

Sudeshna Saha shares benefits and recipes of a herb, sometimes used as an ornamental plant

A long road ahead

Despite its vast numbers of scientists and research institutes, Indian science has always fared poorly on the global front. Several reasons have …

Dal hybrid beneficial but costly

The hybridisation of tur dal has made it higher-yielding and less vulnerable to disease. But only rich farmers will be able to buy the seeds.

Monument to hunger

The 1784 famine of Lucknow region and a nawab's philanthropic gesture gave us a magnificent monument

Time to nail pesticides

Centre forms expert committee to frame policy to check residues in fruits, vegetables

How our food choices cut into forests and put us closer to viruses

The food most associated with biodiversity loss also tends to also be connected to unhealthy diets across the globe

Re-imagining food systems crucial for climate, economic resilience: Nutrition report

Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic pushes government to act on reforms of food systems with urgency

Ads term gutkha ban unfair

Analysts call the ads misleading; health ministry plans action against industry

More to junk food than meets the eye

Sweets foiled by silver

A toxic conduit into the body

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Care turns down US $46 million food aid