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.
The Conference of Parties (COP16) to the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) is currently taking place in Riyadh. This gathering of over 200 member states is crucial...
Recent weather patterns and fertiliser shortages have affected the planting of rabi season crops in India. High temperatures in October and a shortage of di-ammonium phosphate (DAP) fertiliser...
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is addressing the challenges posed by climate change to India's aquaculture and fishing communities. Manuel Barange, Director of the Fisheries & Aquaculture...
The global population is increasing rapidly, intensifying the demand for food. Traditional agricultural methods are unsustainable. Expanding farmland often leads to deforestation and ecosystem degradation. The introduction of...
Farmers in Britain recently staged protests against government policies they believe are detrimental to their livelihoods. This unrest is part of a wider trend observed globally, where farmers...
The Global Soils Conference 2024 recently brought into light the critical state of soil health. Union Agriculture Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan stressed the importance of soil as...
The global landscape of hunger has worsened despite increased food production. The United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported that 152 million more people faced hunger in...
Pollinators play a vital role in global agriculture. They are essential for the production of over 75% of food crops and flowering plants. However, pollinator populations are declining...
In 2021, the Government of India suspended futures derivatives trading for several agricultural commodities. This decision aimed to combat rising prices of essential goods like gram, wheat, and...
Andhra Pradesh has embarked on an ambitious journey towards natural farming. The state government, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and CIRAD, is exploring two...
