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food crop news

Govt panels to assess climate crisis impact on crop yields

Severe heatwaves and changing rainfall patterns threaten India’s food security, especially its rice and wheat cropping systems, critical to feeding the world’s second-most populous nation, climate scientists have warned.
india news
Updated on Nov 06, 2022 08:24 am IST

Impact of crop diversity on dietary diversity among farmers amidst Covid-19

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Dietary diversity was measured using a modified version of the FAO Minimum Dietary Diversity score for women, which has been used in representative samples of the Indian population in both men and women. Eight food groups were included: (1) starchy staples (rice, wheat, and potatoes), (2) pulses, (3) nuts, (4) vegetables, (5) fruits, (6) dairy, (7) eggs, and (8) fleshy foods (meat, poultry, and fish).
economy
Published on May 11, 2024 11:29 am IST

PU research comes to a standstill, to affect ranking

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chandigarh news
Updated on Mar 27, 2020 01:08 am IST

Regular monitoring for heavy metals in soil-food crops soon

FSSAI will soon start regular monitoring for presence of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, cadmium and mercury, in soil–food crops. (Photo @fssaiindia)
india news
Updated on Dec 19, 2019 01:05 am IST

The weaponisation of food is taking a new form. It could change warfare

The programme opens up an avenue for the implementation of devious intent to squeeze an adversary, on an immediate basis (one growing season), in a precisely targeted way, of crops of importance
analysis
Published on Nov 19, 2019 07:43 pm IST

Cabinet to approve agri-package for farmers on Monday: Report

The cabinet on Monday is likely to approve a package for farmers to boost their income and address distress in the farm sector.
india news
Published on Jan 27, 2019 07:16 pm IST

Modi govt mulls zero interest on crop loans for farmers who pay on time

To address farmers’ distress ahead of 2019 general elections, the government is considering waiving interest on crop loans for farmers who pay on time, costing an additional ₹15,000 crore to the exchequer, according to sources.
india news
Updated on Dec 29, 2018 12:25 am IST

Pune to experience fodder crisis as rabi crop hit

Rabi crops or rabi harvest are agricultural crops that are sown in winter and harvested in the spring in South Asian countries.
pune news
Updated on Oct 31, 2018 04:25 pm IST

Centre for single tribunal to resolve water disputes

AIADMK MPs protest at Parliament House demanding creation of Cauvery Water Management Board during the second phase of budget session in New Delhi.
india news
Updated on Apr 16, 2018 06:54 pm IST
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