In a first-of-a-kind study, pesticide residue detected in urine samples of children in Hyderabad
The level of pesticide is much higher among 11-15-year-old girls as compared to boys in the same age group
India must factor in ecological loss while calculating GDP: experts
Experts at the 3rd National Dialogue on Himalayan Ecology called for assessing the value of ecosystem services in monetary terms
Supplements are ineffective against cardiovascular diseases
Dietary changes are better than vitamin supplements in prevention of cardiovascular disease, says a recent study
Coimbatore street vendors audited by food safety officials
Audit part of the ‘Project Clean Street Vendors’ initiated by FSSAI in March 2016
New regulations to certify organic food likely to favour big brands
Worse, the government's latest move to regulate the domestic organic market can also push tens of thousands of organic farmers out of business
Economic Survey 2019-20: Coverage of food processing sector needs scaling up
Recommendation is backed by fact that schemes floated to help sector have not been implemented properly
Avian botulism killed 18,000 birds at Sambhar: Govt report
The report by IVRI, Bareilly, states that climatic conditions were ultimately responsible for having triggered the mass die-off
Worrying picture emerges about India’s SDG indicators on food and agriculture
Cultivable land in India, which is home to 18 per cent of the world’s population, is vulnerable to drought, floods and degradation
Damning allegations: India's fields still have Bt brinjal
Coalition for a GM-Free allege it found the banned genetically modified crop in Haryana
Patients having atopic dermatitis, food allergy have structural differences in skin
Identifying such differences will help prevent children at an elevated risk from developing food allergies
Method to prescribe tamarind for chikungunya yet to be found
A new study shows that tamarind seed can help cure chikungunya but the method to prescribe it is yet to be found, says an author of the study
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 …
Truckers’ strike: 90% of food produce at stake
The country-wide truck operators’ strike continued for the fourth day and it was the farmers who lost the most
Plan to reduce physical inactivity in adults by 15% by 2030
The World Health Organization launched a global action plan to reduce physical activity in adults, a major risk factor in lifestyle diseases
Navara rice controversy: Plant Variety Act doesn’t protect farmers’ interests, say experts
A farmer’s plea to register a traditional rice variety has once again raised concerns about loopholes in the Protection of Plant …
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 …
Processed finger millet can increase blood sugar levels
Although millets are high in fibre, processed millets can increase blood sugar levels as they have a high Glycemic Index
Private players express interest in financing biodiversity conservation
India currently spends about US$ 2 billion per year but needs US$ 5-15 billion more to meet biodiversity conservation targets
Food processing sector gets a boost under Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana
Budget allocation has doubled from Rs 633.84 crore in 2017-18 to Rs 1,313.08 crore in 2018-19
Promoting permaculture can put an end to GMO culture in India
Experts at the 13th Permaculture Convergence in Telangana reposed faith in permaculture and urged farmers to explore this as an alternative to …
US $13 million will be spent annually to treat obesity in India by 2025
The World Obesity Federation says that investment in obesity treatment will be effective in reducing mortality due to non-communicable diseases
COVID-19: Challenges for Andhra, Telangana farmers continue despite procurement plans
Issues of non-procurement of a number of crops, logistics and others will test the plans in their initial stages
US Virgin Islands bans sunscreens harming coral reefs
Banned sunscreens include those containing 3 Os — oxybenzone, octocrylene and octinoxate — known to harm coral reefs
Girls less physically active than boys due to societal factors: Study
The research also found that 80% of school-going adolescents do not do the recommended one hour of daily physical activity
Messages matter: Are junk food ads creating a crisis for today’s children?
Advertisements featuring junk food and even cartoon characters endorsing unhealthy foods can lead to problems for children today