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Global consumption of aquatic foods (excluding algae) has increased at an average annual rate of 3 per cent since 1961, reaching 20.2 kg per capita, more than double consumption in the 1960s
Fisheries and aquaculture key to providing food, nutrition and jobs: FAO DG Read More
There is a need to increase food production through sustainable ways of farming. Dr Shivendra Bajaj writes on the need for the adoption of hybrid rice for combating adverse climatic conditions
Hybrid rice complements weather conditions of India Read More
For the next iteration of the database, TCI and ICRISAT researchers will update its data through 2019-20 and create national and state-level datasets
TCI and ICRISAT to improve access to district-level database for Indian agriculture Read More
The agreement would pave the way for undertaking further work towards the improvement of the welfare of farmers and ensuring food and nutrition security in India and the rest of South Asia
DA&FW, IRRI agreement will ensure food and nutrition security in South Asia Read More
A Lancet study projects India will require about 332 million tonnes of foodgrains by 2048. Another study suggests global food demand to increase by 35-56% with increased hunger risk. Dr. Suseelendra Desai writes…
Natural Farming: Preserving nature while answering food security; what is the way forward? Read More
Need to focus more on organic pesticides; Industry should work with the aim of protecting the environment and being self-reliant, said Bhagwanth Khuba, MoS for Chemicals & Fertilizers
Industry should engage with Govt to reduce use of fertilisers & pesticides: Narendra Singh Tomar Read More
The agriculture ministers adopted a joint declaration of the twelfth meeting with the theme ‘Strengthening BRICS Cooperation for Coordinated Agricultural and Rural Development’
MoS Agriculture represents India at 12th BRICS agriculture ministers’ meeting Read More
The aim of the summit was to offer strategic opportunities to the players in the plant-based foods industry and facilitate a platform for conversations surrounding the existing concerns facing the industry
India hosts 1st Plant Based Foods Summit in New Delhi Read More
The Government of India had earlier restricted wheat exports to manage the overall food security situation in India and to support the needs of neighbouring and vulnerable countries
Why does India announce relaxation in wheat export? Read here… Read More
To meet the increasing domestic demand of maize while addressing the environmental concerns, interventions need to be done at various levels of the value chain with cumulative efforts made by all the stakeholders involved
Govt to support industry and farmers to increase maize production: Agriculture minister Read More