Submissions by DGM Project Punjab Mandi Board in the matter of Kapil Dev & Others Vs State of Punjab & Others dated January 14, 2025. All possible efforts were being made by the Punjab Mandi Board to comply with the NGT guidelines and to dispose of the vegetable waste of …
Researchers discovered the elusive anti-cancer property of vitamin E that has long been presumed to exist, but difficult to find Vitamin E found in vegetable oils, cereals, meat, eggs, fruits and vegetables, can help prevent cancer by inhibiting the activation of an enzyme that is essential for tumour cell survival, …
A mysterious vegetable disease has hit the bumper tomato crop at Lagor village under the Ganhi-Lagor panchayat in the Nurpur block known for producing hybrid tomato for years. Almost every tomato field at the village had been hit. This has caused disappointment among tomato growers. Twelve growers said many farmers …
Gangtok, Feb 25: Greener, bigger, fresher and more wholesome than elsewhere in the country – that’s how vegetables appear here, in the manicured Saramsa Gardens, the venue of the Sikkim International Flower Show, 2013. Rows upon rows of potted vegetables flourish in what is described as the State’s organic stomach. …
This study was conducted with the objective of testing the hypothesis that tomato fruits from organic farming accumulate more nutritional compounds, such as phenolics and vitamin C as a consequence of the stressing conditions associated with farming system. Original Source
Asia’s ability to keep food prices in check and ensure long-term regional food security will require the region’s farm to market supply chains to become more efficient and cost-effective, says a new Asian Development Bank study. The Study titled ‘The Quiet Revolution in Staple Food Value Chains: Enter the Dragon, …
This report is based on the findings of a short module of the survey intended to ascertain some details of the perception of the Indian population regarding the adequacy of its food intake. For one-half of the sample households - those surveyed through Schedule Type 2 - it was ascertained …
MANIKGANJ, Jan 30 (BSS): The farmers of Singair upazila of the district are very much happy to get the bumper production of carrot in the current season. About 20 thousand farmers of the upazila, who were cultivating carrot on their land, expressed their satisfaction over the carrot production. Department of …
The National Biodiversity Authority has filed the country’s first ever bio-piracy criminal case against US agrochemicals giant Monsanto and its Indian partner Mahyco on the Bt brinjal issue in a Karnataka Court. “The court has taken cognisance and is expected to issue summons (to Mayco) soon,” Dr Balakrishna Pisupati, chairman …
RANGPUR, Jan 28: Farmers in different upazilas under Rangpur district are making a good profit by cultivating cauliflower on their cropland during the current season. Many farmers who once used to cultivate paddy, wheat, jute and other crops in their fields are now cultivating cauliflower as the cultivation of it …
The government has approved four major donor-funded projects worth US$ 134 million in the agriculture sector that aims to boost livestock and food production, address climate change and environmental issues and enhance communication technology. Of the total amount, donors have provided US$ 101.5 million in grants and soft loans and …
London: Gorging on junk food thrice a week may lower immunity in kids, raising their risk of asthma and eczema, according to an international study. Scientists fear the high saturated fat levels may weaken children’s immune system. A research project involving more than 50 countries found that teenagers who ate …
Gorging on junk food thrice a week may lower immunity in kids, raising their risk of asthma and eczema, according to an international study. Scientists fear the high saturated fat levels may weaken children’s immune system. A research project involving more than 50 countries found that teenagers who ate food …
In a first of its kind experiment to identify specific trait from country's huge genetic resources, National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) has characterised more than 5000 varieties of wheat germplasms for development of better seed varieties which could withstand climate change issues. The national seed bank which operates …
Up to half of world's food goes to waste, report says Up to half of all the food produced worldwide ends up going to waste due to poor harvesting, storage and transport methods as well as irresponsible retailer and consumer behavior, a report said on Thursday. The world produces about …
The use of technologically advanced seeds is currently much lower in the production of rice than in other crops Rice output in India can be raised at least 15-20 per cent through increased use of hybrid seeds, a Rabobank study said. The use of technologically advanced seeds is currently much …
Wheat an exception but observers say 5-10 per cent damage possible clear trend likely next month The optimism of policy makers that an increase in the rabi crop output in 2012-13 would compensate the loss of kharif production due to monsoon delay might be dashed, as a cold wave is …
Section 16(2)(c), of the FSS Act, 2006 provides for the mechanism for accreditation of certification bodies for Food Safety Management Systems and Section 44 of FSS Act provides for recognition of organization or agency for food safety audit and checking compliance with Food Safety Management System required under the Act …
Of the 234 pesticides registered by the Central Insecticides Board and Registered Committee 59 do not have set MRLs, shows this CSE study on the state of pesticide regulations in India from a food safety perspective in the light of recommendations made by the Joint Parliamentary Committee. The Joint Parliamentary …
Dept of horticulture plans to develop garden on 2,500 acres of land in Mysore district. Senior assistant director of Department of Horticulture M S Raju said in an effort to make the district free from malnutrition, steps are being taken to develop ‘nutrition garden’ in every taluk in Mysore district. …
Most food items contain toxins like mercury, pesticides and acrylamide that can affect children in the long run Even healthy food like fruit, vegetables, meat and fish might be putting children’s health at risk. These food items also contain toxins like mercury, pesticides and acrylamide that can, over a long …
