E-nose that can smell what's wrong
Artificial noses are big business these days. These electronic sniffers, or e-noses are mostly cumbersome and expensive contraptions, which are employed by industries ranging from food processing to
Artificial noses are big business these days. These electronic sniffers, or e-noses are mostly cumbersome and expensive contraptions, which are employed by industries ranging from food processing to
The controversy over genetically modified(GM) foods has come alive again, with India rejecting a large import consignment of US soya corn blend on the grounds that it may contain GM genes. While
An evergreen revolution is probably the best answer to ensuring food security in an agrarian country like ours which has millions of hungry mouths to feed, said Dr M S Swaminathan, Chairman MSSRF,
Following the release of Rs 171 crore from the Centre for drought relief works, the State government has geared up its machinery to implement the food-for-work programme by releasing Rs 20 lakh for
The Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) is providing a C$5 million (Rs 15.5 crore) assistance to implement a food security project in India. As part of the proposed project three Indian
India cannot deny itself the potential in biotechnology if it has to enhance agricultural productivity and build a sustainable national food and nutrition security system, according to Dr M.S.
The Bush administration's top trade official has announced that he is seeking of file a case against the European Union for its ban on genetically modified food, calling the European positin
Genzyme Corp's experimental drug for Fabry disease has won qualified support from an advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, increasing the probability that the drug will be
The first Agro food park in Rajasthan is being set up at Ranpur in Kota district. The foundation stone of the park was laid by the State Industries Minister, Chandrabhan. This would help farmers in
The Administrative Secretary of Bhiwani district and Commissioner, Food and Supply Department, Haryana, Mr H.C. Disodia, directed the district officials to ensure time bound completion of the ongoing
The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has intesified it's drive of challaning food establishments for not keeping green receptacles to avoid littering. Said Mr Ram Bhaj, MLA and NDMC
With a drought like situation prevailing in most districts, the Tamil Nadu State Government is giving final touches to a second edition of relief measures including a major 'food-for-work
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) recently launched a School Feeding programme in Panchagarh district covering more than 140,000 primary school students, with assistance from the
'Food for Work' programme implemented last week in Makwanpur district, has proved to be a boon for 250 families affected by floods and landslides during the monsoon last year. Over one thousand
The Bush administration recently announced that it is considering taking actin against the European Union because of its ban on imports of genetically modified foods. It's profoundly bad idea. As a
A vigorous drive is being launched in Kashmir valley against adulteration of edible oils and other consumable goods shortly. The Food and Supplies Minister, Taj Mohiud-Din sought effective
Abdul Karim Wani, general secretary Jammu and Kashmir Youth National Conference expressed concern over the famine like situation in Doda, Jammu, due to non-availability of food grains in remote and
The mid-day meal scheme for primary schools has run into trouble with the Food Corporation of India (FCI) threatening to stop supplies unless the Human Resource Development Ministry pays up its
The Rajasthan Government is developing its first modern agro food park at Ranpur in Kota district. The Rs 10.33 crore agro park is being developed by Rajasthan State Industrial Development and
Without trade security, sustainable food and livelihood, security could not be achieved. MS Swaminathan, chairman of he M.S.S.R Foundation said. Delivering a lecture on