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
Growers are openly sowing the banned paddy varieties in both Sialkot and Narowal districts (Pakistan). District governments of Sialkot and Narowal had imposed a ban under section 144 PPC on the
In the drought-stricken Amreli district in Gujarat, Mansukh Jagani's motorcycle-tractor, Santi, more than makes up for a pair of bullocks: it can be used for weeding, ploughing, and sowing at a
With the water crisis deepening in the groundnut growing areas, Andhra Pradesh's farmers have further resorted to alternative crops which are less water-intensive. The farmers from Anantapur and
The standing committee on the department of animal husbandry and dairy has in its 42nd report said that there has been a gross under-utilisation of funds allocated, including lower funds utilised for
The Planning Commission has recommended increase in public investments for accelerating agricultural growth in Orissa. In its Orissa development report, the commission has favoured enhancement of
To promote agro based and food processing industrial units, the Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation has sanctioned Rs 50 crore term loans under the Industrial Development Bank of India
The debate over the use of genetically-modified (GM) seeds once again cropped up on Monday after the pro-GM lobby made a strong case fot its use in India at the inauguration of the World Science
panic gripped Marala village in Matar taluka of Kheda district after 68 sheep died due to anthrax infection in the past fortnight. No human being has been
India's commitment to implement the Protection of Plant varieties and Farmers Rights Act should encourage global companies to invest here and develop mutually beneficial pertnerships with the
European Agriculture Commissioner Franz Fischler said he is confident that Europe will soon agree to roll back the bulk of its farm subsidies, which have stood in the way of global trade talks.
