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Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...- India to host global meet on women in agri-food systems from 12-14 MarchIndia will host the Global Conference on Women in Agri-Food Systems from March 12-14, 2026, inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu.
- As US funding dries up, global food research body CIMMYT calls on India to step up supportWith US funding declining, CIMMYT urges India and Mexico to lead in securing global food supplies. Director General Bram Govaerts emphasize...
- Food’s climate funding tops $7 billion during COP28From farming to processing and consumption, food accounts for about a third of global greenhouse gas emissions.
- Level-playing field: Why it is important to improve opportunities for women farmers in IndiaThis is due in no small part to India's elevation of women-led development as a core theme in the G20 deliberations. The New Delhi Leaders'...
- Women's contribution in agri-food systems not recognised; need to change this story: President MurmuPresident Droupadi Murmu emphasized the need to recognize women's contributions in agri-food systems and address the structural inequality ...
- ‘India gives me hope’, says Bill Gates ahead of his trip to IndiaBill Gates will make his first trip to India next week since the covid-19 pandemic. His visit will primarily be focused on observing the wo...
- Coastal Concerns: Rising sea levels will inundate coastal areas sooner than projectedAreas inhabited by 36 mn Indians now are at risk, much higher than the five mn expected previously.
- PM Modi to open 1st International Agrobiodiversity Congress tomorrow"Biodiversity conservation has become important. The status in our country is not satisfactory. We will have to do much more," said M S Swa...
- How climate-smart agriculture is crucial for India's food security at a time of farm distressTilling involves the digging and overturning of soil to prepare it for farming every season. Zero tillage improves water and nutrient reten...
- Dams contribute to one million malaria cases in Africa annuallyThe study has for the first time correlated the location of large dams with the incidence of malaria and quantified impacts across the regi...
- Andhra Pradesh government inks pact with ICRISAT to boost sustainable farming"The agreement with ICRISAT is part of the state government's plans to increase productivity of agriculture and allied sectors," the state ...
- NDTV science editor Pallava Bagla bags ICAR award for agriculture reportingNDTV Science Editor Pallava Bagla received 'ICAR Chaudhary Charan Singh Award' for excellence in agriculture reporting for 2013 from PM
- David Bergvinson to be next ICRISAT Director GeneralPrior to joining the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Dr Bergvinson was a senior scientist with the International Maize and Wheat Improve...
- Transgenic crops should be adopted "carefully":Bioversity IntlRome-based agri-research body Bioversity International today said transgenic crops should be adopted on a 'case to case basis'.
- India commits to end hunger at London eventThe event, organised by Prime Minister David Cameron at 10 Downing Street, was attended by Olympic stars, charity organisations, companies ...
- ICRISAT to execute Bill Gates funded project for legumesAgri research body ICRISAT and two other centres would execute Bill Gates-funded USD 21 million project for legumes in India.
- India scores major success at Cancun climate talksIndia has scored a major success at the Cancun climate change talks when its negotiators managed the backing of EU and G-77 for its proposa...
- Out of the Ashes: United by history but divided by destinySixty years ago when Radcliff Award drew a line on the face of this sub-continent to carve out the state of Pakistan, it resulted in histor...
- Peanuts, potatoes feel the heat of climate changesGlobal warming may drive many wild varieties of plants such as potatoes and peanuts to extinction by mid-century, wiping out traits that mi...
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