Radhika Krishnaswamy, Senior Vice President, Findability Sciences Recently, I was watching a documentary with my children about leafcutter ant colonies when my ears perked up as the narrator described the ants as ‘farmer…
Funded by Australian Research Council, the researchers are collaborating with the University of Sydney, La Trobe University, University of York, and the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences in Lucknow Nagaland Univer…
Innovations like genetic modification of microalgae and nanoemulsion technologies enhance the nutritional value and shelf life of blue foods, tackling global nutrient deficiencies The Research and Development Cell of the…
AP Sinha – Director, Farlense Group India stands at a nutritional crossroads. The country has made remarkable strides in improving food availability, thanks to decades of economic growth and robust public welfare program…
The new genome varieties hold the potential for revolutionary changes in higher production, climate adaptability, and water conservation Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently annou…
These initiatives are not just about addressing hunger but ensuring that every Indian receives balanced and nutrient-rich food India stands at a crucial juncture in its journey towards achieving nutritional security. Wit…
It aims to ensure genetic resources and food security for future generations During a post-budget webinar held via video conferencing, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that a Gene Bank will be established to conser…
Cropin Cloud has been recognised for its global leadership in driving and strategising responsible sourcing within the agri-food industry Cropin, one of the world’s leading AI platforms for food and agriculture, announce…
These facilities are designed to enhance the safety and shelf life of agricultural products, ensuring they reach consumers in optimal condition and reducing food loss along the supply chain The food industry is a major g…
India leads the way in strengthening the global food safety ecosystem Chirag Paswan, Union Minister of Food Processing Industries, addressed the Valedictory Ceremony of the two-day Global Food Regulators Summit 2024 at B…
The brainstorming session marked a significant step towards a coordinated and comprehensive approach to managing avian influenza The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying convened a high-level brainstorming sessi…
Indian delegation visits Doha for India-Qatar Joint Working Group Meeting An Indian delegation comprising officers from the Department of Commerce and other Ministries and organisations held a Joint Working Group (JWG) m…
New data reveals that over 750,000 people are experiencing catastrophic levels of food insecurity with 25.6 million people in crisis levels of hunger Alarming new food security projections for Sudan published show that S…
New analysis reveals that almost the entire population is facing high levels of acute food insecurity with 1 in 5 Gazans being on the verge of famine The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) rais…
The stock limit for traders/wholesalers is 3000 MT; the retailer is 10 MT for each of the retail outlet To manage overall food security and to prevent hoarding and unscrupulous speculation, the Government of India has de…
Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Pralhad Joshi conducts a surprise visit to Food Corporation of India’s head office Pralhad Joshi, the Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public …
The Food Outlook provides detailed market assessments for wheat, coarse grains, rice, oil crops, sugar, meat, dairy products and fisheries Supplies of most of the world’s major food commodities are expected to be adequat…
Importance as staple, genetic diversity and livelihood opportunities come under the spotlight Eaten by over one billion people, the potato is the third most available food crop globally – after rice and wheat, making it …
Tetra Pak’s ambitious new ‘Approach to Nature’ aims to manage the impacts of the company’s value chain on nature and to support the restoration of ecosystems Tetra Pak has announced the launch of its ‘Approach to Nature’…
ADB is supporting efforts to safeguard food security in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Pakistan, the People’s Republic of China, the Philippines, the Solomon Islands, and other members The Asian Development B…
Decision provides stronger basis for FAO, UNICEF, WHO and their members to intensify their work on producing and using harmonised data The United Nations Statistical Commission has approved the creation of a new statisti…
The new FAO paper ‘Small fish for food security and nutrition’ makes a compelling case that food insecurity and poverty can also be addressed through the harvesting and production of small fish Small fish have long been …
The collaboration agreement states that the joint validation trials of Plasma-sized WaterTM applications for Agriculture, R&D activities, Agro-Forestry and other agriculture-related uses will be conducted at a large …
UN agency issues call for urgent action in wake of Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is deeply alarmed by the deteriorating food securi…
To recognise and celebrate the vital contributions these animals make to livelihoods, food security and nutrition The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) officially launched the International Ye…
