World migration report 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) launched the World Migration Report 2024, which reveals significant shifts in global migration patterns, including a record number of displaced people
Food Security
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Study for estimation of seed, feed and wastage ratios for major foodgrains in Bihar
India is a country with vast population having crossed over 110 crores mark and growing at alarming rate. It is yet another fact of concern that there has not been a proportionate increase in the production level of foodgrains in the country.
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Food prices and inflation in developing Asia: is poverty reduction coming to an end?
The recent spike in global food prices and the short-sighted policy responses that accentuate volatility in prices threaten to push large numbers of people back below the poverty line
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Bioenergy and biofuels: opportunities and constraints
The International Assessment of Agricultural Knowledge, Science and Technology for Development (IAASTD) provides information on how agricultural knowledge, science and technology can be used to reduce hunger and poverty, improve rural livelihoods and human health, and facilitate equitable environmentally, socially and economically sustainable development.
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Food prices and inflation in developing Asia: is poverty reduction coming to an end?
The recent spike in global food prices and the short-sighted policy responses that accentuate volatility in prices threaten to push large numbers of people back below the poverty line
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Reorganise agri system to ensure food security: Fakhruddin
The chief adviser, Fakhruddin Ahmed, on Sunday called for restructuring the country's agricultural system in a new format to increase production of food grains and ensure food security.
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No taker for 43 year old Save Grain campaign
the Save Grain campaign, initiated 43 years ago, came to an end on February 29, 2008. The centre wanted states to take it up because agriculture is a state subject but states did not want any "added
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Riots over food security in Burkina Faso
Riots hit several towns in Burkina Faso in late February after the government announced it would reduce taxes on imported goods rather than lowering prices of essentials. Protesters took to the
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Chief scientist revolts over biofuel legislation
Could biofuels do more damage to the climate than the fossil fuels they replace?
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New govt asked to ensure food security
The new government will have to take immediate measures for ensuring food security in the country.