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Carbon sequestration involves the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the form of soil organic carbon (SOC), with the capture of CO2 in the soil seen as an effective way of reducing greenhouse gases
FAO launches tools to encourage soil organic carbon sequestration Read More
NICRA aims at strategic research on adaptation and mitigation, demonstration of technologies on farmers’ fields and creating awareness among farmers and other stakeholders to minimise the impact of climate change on agriculture
How has been the journey of National Innovations on Climate Resilient Agriculture (NICRA)? Read More
The study shows that diabetic people who consumed millets as part of their daily diet saw their blood glucose levels drop 12-15% and blood glucose levels went from diabetic to pre-diabetes levels
Millets can lower risk of type-2 diabetes and help manage blood glucose levels: Study Read More
The study was launched at a virtual event which was part of the celebrations for World Environment Day and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)
Soil pollution threatens global food production, urgent action required, says FAO-UNEP study Read More
Sustell provides accurate, globally recognised, comparable analyses and results of environmental impact assessments, interventions and improvements throughout the animal protein value chain
DSM’s Sustell to improve environmental footprint and profitability of animal protein production Read More
The 9th Global Food Security Index measures the drivers of food security through the underlying factors of food affordability, availability, quality and safety, natural resources and resilience in the region
Asia Pacific region records best performance in food affordability: Study Read More
The year-long Start-up Collaborator programme enables John Deere and selected start-ups to test innovative technologies with customers and dealers without a more formal business relationship
John Deere adds new start-ups to its Start-up Collaborator programme Read More
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu today emphasised the importance, in the wake of COVID-19, of continued global cooperation to find new ways to strengthen the sustainability of agri-food systems
Innovation key to feed the world in times of pandemics and climate change: FAO Read More
The research will contribute new, significant knowledge of plant genetics, which are essential for the breeding of future cultivated plants which must form the basis of sustainable production based on increased drought tolerance and improved disease resistance
Carlsberg Foundation grants DKK 19.5 mn to ‘Crops for the Future’ research project Read More
Food security has to be examined in terms of availability, accessibility, utilisation and vulnerability. Therefore, apart from production programmes relating to bufferstocking and distribution, monitoring prices become important
10 Measures India needs to take for ensuring food security Read More