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Food Security

Food security ensures that all individuals have access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food. It is vital for health and well-being. In India, food security is influenced by agricultural policies and economic conditions. The Public Distribution System plays a crucial role. Challenges include poverty, climate change, and population growth. Addressing these issues is essential for sustainable development and social stability.

Integrated Nutrient Management and India’s Soil Future

For decades, Indian agriculture has delivered impressive gains in food production, helping feed a growing population. Yet this...

 January 20, 2026

Reclaiming Soil Health for Food Security

For decades, Indian agriculture has delivered impressive gains in food production. Yet, this success has quietly eroded the...

 January 17, 2026

Indonesia’s Fight Against ASF

Food security is central to Indonesia’s social stability and economic resilience. While the country has made notable gains...

 December 12, 2025

Malthusian Theory of Population Growth

Definition The Malthusian theory of population growth was proposed by Thomas Robert Malthus in his 1798 work "An...

 December 12, 2025

Commercialisation of Agriculture in Colonial India

The commercialisation of agriculture in India occurred during British colonial rule from the mid-18th century to 1947. This...

 April 5, 2025

Global Soil Health Crisis and Solutions

The degradation of soil is a pressing global issue. Every year, billions of tonnes of topsoil are lost...

 December 6, 2024

Global Seed Vault Receives New African Deposits

Recent reports highlight the urgent need for food security in Africa due to climate change and conflict. Several...

 December 4, 2024

Land Degradation Threatens Global Sustainability

Land degradation is a pressing issue threatening Earth's ability to sustain human life. A recent United Nations report...

 December 4, 2024

COP16 – Urgent Action Needed for Land Degradation

The Conference of Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is currently taking place in...

 December 3, 2024

Impact of Weather and Fertiliser Shortages on Crops

Recent weather patterns and fertiliser shortages have affected the planting of rabi season crops in India. High temperatures...

 December 2, 2024

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