Low-cost tech to improve perishables' life
A simple cost-effective technology to substantially increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables has been jointly developed by Prof P. Reddanna of the University of Hyderabad and Prof Y. Narayana
A simple cost-effective technology to substantially increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables has been jointly developed by Prof P. Reddanna of the University of Hyderabad and Prof Y. Narayana
Finally, there is some good news for the die-hard ecologists. Threats from the international paper industry on the world timber population may soon wane as jute is likely to replace wood pulp for
Corporate farming is aimed at modernizing the sector and attracting capital rather than allowing the profit-driven corporations to take it over. Afaq Tiwana, the brain behind the idea and an adviser
Asserting that the coalition government would break the land mafia in Jammu and Kashmir, State Revenue Minister Hakim Mohammad Yasin said Government had decided to take back all 'nazool' and State
A study by Delhi-based NGO Gene Campaign has declared that the first Bt cotton crop was a failure and has demanded that the Government compensate farmers for the loss. The sample size was 100 farmers
Confirming doubts over the quality and economic viability of Bt cotton, Gene campaign a non governmental organisation working for the farmers rights has demanded an investigation by the Government
The worst drought in fifteen years has not adversely affected the food processing industry the constituent sectors have actually registered moderate growth, according to a the latest quarterly survey
In an innovation that might prove to be a shot in the arm for the farming community in Andhra Pradesh, the Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (Angrau) will soon be coming up with a 'wonder
The Union Minister of Commerce, Mr Arun Jaitley, has said that the Government is committed to finding lasting solutions to the problems being faced by the plantation sector. The Minister was on a
The Union Agriculture Minister, Mr Ajit Singh, has promised the tobacco farmers in Andhra Pradesh that he would take up their problems with the Union Commerce Ministry and other Ministries and strive
Cattle disease, which is spreading fast, causes anxiety among the farmers of Sakhipur upazila of the district.The scarcity of preventive medicines has compounded the problems.According to villagers,
"Hunger is by no means related to shortage of foodgrain. It is related to shortage of rights." With this being a recurrent theme in all her discourses, noted eco-feminist Dr Vandana Shiva feels "a
The agribusiness must make a greater effort to convince consumers that genetically modified (GM) soy presents no health or environmental risk. Brazilian and European food experts said. But a US
Meghalaya government would adopt a new agricultural policy in tune with the state's climatic factors, state Agriculture Minister P M Syiem has said. A new agricultural policy would be adopted for
Ten samples taken from different chemical fertilizers were found substandard after laboratory test. According to a report issued by the Sindh Directorate of Plant Protection , Hyderabad,, the samples
The three decade old International Crops Research Institute for the Semi Arid Tropics (ICRISAT)has received a $1.3 million grant from the World Bank for modernising its gene bank. Calling the gene
The CSIRO will destroy all cereal plants at two of its research centres in Canberra in an effort to eradicate a killer wheat virus discovered on site. In a devastating blow to the research body's
The Union Government is seriously planning to come out with a comprehensive new food law shortly. Stating this at a National Seminar on Food Processing Industry, the Union Minister of State for Food
The Centre will resume the process for construction of bulk silos for foodgrains' storage with the Union Food Ministry holding a meeting with the nine parties that have been shortlisted for executing
Though Gujarat is one of the most developed states in India, it faces food insecurity and fails to provide adequate nutrition to its citizens. This insecurity could also threaten peace in the state