A grain revolution for Africa

In just a few decades, Africa has become a net food importer. But it has to feed more and more people in the future. Estimates suggest the …

Indian wildlife - The illegal dragnet

An assessment of online media reports presents a snapshot of the vast landscape of illegal trade that originates in the country

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 …

African countries square up for battle over future of ivory trade ban

Southern African nations are seeking permission to trade in ivory, in direct opposition to the wishes of their northern neighbours

Government stand against EU ban on Indian drugs much needed, says industry

Standing against the arbitrary ban on 700 drugs, India has decided to defer the proposed talks on the free trade agreement between India and the EU

Elephantine problem

Proposals have been mooted to save endangered species by curbing their culling and trade. But the fate of African elephants still hangs by the nose

White asbestos finds backers at Rotterdam Convention

The China affair what it means to us

Diseases rescue monkeys in Malaysia

India shakes up WTO

The fracas over India's refusal to meet the deadline on trade facilitation exposes rich nations' double standards

China admits to tiger skin trade at international forum

Around 1,600 tigers have been traded globally since 2000

Fatal fashion

Cashmere fetish causing extinctions in Central Asia

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Will seeds bill make it this time?

Opposition parties say the draft is still not farmer-friendly

Out of control: why monkeys are a menace

Damage by raiding monkeys has become a menace of unprecedented magnitude. Down To Earth travels to Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Uttar …

A treasure too good to lose

Mexicans are fighting hard to save their traditional maize from the onslaught of GM hybrids and US exports

Iceland resumes whale meat export

UN lifts 3-year ban on Liberian timber exports

Russia proposes ban on sturgeon fishing

How government is subverting Forest Rights Act

Does this official data betray a conspiracy? Only 1.6 per cent of the 2.9 million claims approved under the Forest Rights Act recognise community …

E coli outbreak in EU

India alerts ports that receive fruits, vegetables from Europe