Globally 30 percent of the food produced never reaches to a human stomach (FAO, 2021). Tackling food loss and waste benefits the climate, food security, and sustainability of agri-food systems. India suffers
There is no sign as yet of the thriving crop of genetically modified cotton in Gujarat, introduced illegally by a small player in the field of seed development in a cowboy act, being torched or the
The organic fruit and vegetable market offers significant potential for countries to increase their export earnings and diversify their agricultural base, according to a new FAO report titled World
Speakers at a seminar organised by the Indian Academy of Social Sciences today said the shortage of foodgrains in many parts of the country despite adequate food production is because of weak
The Barind Fine Rice Production Project (BFRPP) comprising Rajshahi, Chapainawabgonj and Naogaon districts, is now on the verge of closure due to negligence of the authorities concerned. The project
The buzzword at the Haryana pavilion at the International Trade Fair at New Delhi is 'food processing and allied industries.' The Haryana Chief Secretary, Mr. L. M. Goyal, reiterated that the
The Chairman of the M.S. Swaminathan, Research Foundation, Prof. M. S. Swaminathan, has suggested the setting up a national commission on genetic modification for food and health security without
The Genetic Engineering Approval Committee said today that the results of this year's Bt Cotton field trials will come in by the end of next month and a decision on whether to allow it into the
Thousands of cotton farmers in Madhya Pradesh are in quandary this year, courtesy a ban imposed on the purchase of cotton form outside the state by the Government of Maharashtra. Farmers whose
The arrest of 65 persons in connection with cock fight and the confiscation of 48 "fighter cocks" in Moolathara near Meenakshipuram (Kerala) on the border of the district on Deepawali day show the
Small-scale farmers of Thailand face a serious problem, Jasmine rice - grown only by Thai communities - may be developed by the U.S. for the world market. The WTO has agreed to a proposal to expand
