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According to the United Nations’ Committee on World Food Security, food security is when every person, at all times, has social, physical, and economic access to nutritious, safe and sufficient food. The food must meet their dietary needs and food preferences required for a healthy and active life. Some of the examples include community kitchens, […]

The meaning of “organic” is to work with nature, not against it. Organic elements help in promoting a better world. When it comes to organic food, they come from trusted sources. The most significant use of organic comes into play when we talk about agricultural production, where the use of harmful chemical fertilizers and pesticides […]

This blog is based on the talk given by Om Routray, Vice President – Marketing, SourceTrace, at Vibrant Startup & Technology Summit 2019, organised by Government of Gujarat and GESIA. Every time I get on the stage to talk about agritech, I see the audience has become bigger and more diverse. Four years back it […]

This blog is based on the talk given by Om Routray, Vice President – Marketing, SourceTrace, at World Agtech Congress, Delhi. The event was organized by ICFA. Today, what we are increasingly seeing are a merging of global technologies, global concerns and global innovations. When it comes to agriculture, global innovations are trying to address […]

Dibella-Longlife has been a Europe-wide textile service partner since 1986, offering long life and high-performance flat linen for contract business in the hotel, hospitality and health-care industry. Dibella cuts to the chase when it says that “long-life” isn’t just a catch phrase, but actually reflects the entire approach of the company. By using excellent yarns […]

The India Scenario No matter how much a farmer strives for a good harvest, the truth is that even a bumper harvest does not guarantee an increase in the farmer’s income.  The profit from the farm is determined rather by a host of other factors, such as market forces and the available infrastructure for handling […]

India’s agrarian system and export statistics India’s agrarian culture and diverse climate types have made significant contributions to the global food basket. Mangoes, curries, snacks, and spices from India are famous all over the world. For a quick look at some data points, India leads the production of bananas, papayas, and mangoes in the world. […]

A food recall or a laxity in enforcement of food safety laws always invite bad press.  All the more tragic is the harm to the public and deaths as a result.  There have been several cases reported in the United States itself – be it the case of E-coli in meat that sickened many, or […]

Chetna Organic Agriculture Producer Company was established with the primary aim of enhancing the livelihood of tribal smallholder farmers dependent on rain-fed agriculture through making their farming systems more profitable and sustainable. Chetna promotes organic cotton farming and alongside undertakes participative research on the best package of practice depending on the agro-climatic conditions, including seed […]