#food-security
Over 2,400 ‘dead’ workers authenticated Aadhaar, claimed ration in Odisha
According to the audit, an analysis of data obtained from the Food Supplies and Consumer Welfare department showed that 2,487 beneficiaries recorded as deceased under the Nirman Shramik scheme continued to receive ration under NFSA and SFSS after their report…
Indonesia ready to expand support for global food needs: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto expressed readiness to enhance Indonesia's contribution to global food security as it strengthens its national food production ...
India positions BRICS as growth engine for Global South; Xi, Putin among key world leaders heading to New Delhi
India welcomes global leaders at the BRICS summit, emphasizing developmental priorities for the Global South. This pivotal meeting will tackle pressing issues such as food, energy, and supply chain security. Notably, President Xi Jinping's participation marks…
Punjab , Haryana and Uttar Pradesh excluded from Open Market Sale Scheme
Why has India cut the share of broken rice in PDS under Rice Milling Transformation scheme?
The CCEA approved the rice milling scheme last week, cutting the share of broken rice from 25% to 10% for white rice and from 16% to 5% for parboiled
Centre launches smart warehousing system to monitor real-time operations via AI
Union Food Minister launches AI-driven smart warehousing system to enhance food security and real-time inventory monitoring in India.
Bitter Harvest: How The Iran Crisis Is Altering Fertilizer Markets
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is creating a fertilizer supply crunch that is set to spur a global food security crisis. This generates winners and losers.
Oiling point: How India went from Dhara to edible oil import dependence
India is the world’s biggest importer of edible oil, shelling out ₹1.7 trillion for the greasy stuff in FY26. But three decades ago, it had nearly become self-sufficient in producing cooking oils. We trace how the country lost that hard-won atmanirnharta—and…
TNC, CII FACE to organise 2-day conference on regenerative agriculture from June 2
TNC and CII FACE will host a conference in New Delhi on regenerative agriculture, focusing on food security, climate resilience and sustainable farming.
NUE fertilizers set to safeguard food security amid global NPK shortages from ongoing wars
Advanced nutrient management solutions are poised to become a cornerstone of the country’s next phase of agricultural transformation
Good Food Institute of India report seeks focus on underutilised crop varieties
The Good Food Institute report emphasizes the need to focus on underutilised indigenous crops for enhanced nutrition and sustainability.
Some countries ask for Indonesian fertilizer: Prabowo
President Prabowo Subianto stated several countries have requested support for Indonesian fertilizer along with the increase in national food and fertilizer ...
G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'
Global economic leaders met in Paris to tackle instability caused by the Middle East war. They pledged cooperation to manage challenges like energy and food supply disruptions. Discussions also covered tariffs and Russia. The G7 aims for coordinated responses…
India’s edible oil imports rise 3% in FY26 on Nepal duty-free surge: SEA
India's edible oil imports rose 3 per cent to 166.51 lakh tonnes in the 2025-26 fiscal year, driven largely by a sharp jump in duty-free imports from Nepal, industry body Solvent Extractors' Association of India (SEA) said on Tuesday.
Plant Health for Food Security: ICRISAT’s Integrated Approach to Grain Legume Disease Management
Plant Health for Food Security: ICRISAT’s Integrated Approach to Grain Legume Disease Managementicrisat.org
India's growth to moderate to 6.6 pc in FY27; reforms key to achieve Viksit Bharat goal: S&P report
India's economic growth is expected to slow to 6.6 percent this fiscal year. Achieving the Viksit Bharat goal by 2047 requires crucial reforms in energy and food security. External shocks from energy supply disruptions and rising oil prices are creating press…
Indore to host meeting of BRICS agriculture ministers in June
Indore will host BRICS agriculture ministers from June 12 to 13. Officials will meet earlier from June 9 to 11. Discussions will focus on food security, smart agriculture, global trade, and farmer welfare.
Millets are still not on our menu
Availability of subsidised rice and wheat and diets diversifying towards dairy, fruits and meat are main reasons