Genetic engineering has been used in the agriculture sector since the 1980s. The technology is seen as a powerful tool for intensifying crops productivity, meet the rising food demands, save lands, eliminate the dependency on fertilizers, pesticides etc. Yet GMO controversy continues for its effects on human health and environment safety. GMO is an efficient way to feed the world …
Currently India has only one approved crop i.e. BT Cotton. Even though it has been controversial with its produce being nearly doubled in less than a decade, making India as the second largest cotton producer in the world. BT stands for Bacillus thuringiensis, a bacteria that produces a kind of protein that kills the common crop pest bollworm. More than …
Organic gardening is a great way to produce vegetables naturally at home. With the fear of residual pesticides on food and harmful chemical sprays or injections for ripening of fruits, there is an ever-growing interest among people to grow vegetables at home. There may time and space constraints but some herbs and veggies may just need little space and care. …
Foods & vegetables are essential in our diet for providing complete nutrition to our body But these days chances of residual pesticides on fruits and vegetables or the chemical exposure for early ripening of harvest are very common, which is an increasing threat to our health. Fruits and vegetables in the market often tend to exceed a set limit of …
Pesticides, herbicides, fungicides are all chemical formulations to kills insects, pests, weed, fungi etc. to protect crops, save the yield for our food and supplies. Excessive or abuse of these chemicals is harmful to humans and the environment. WHO estimates that there are 30 lakh cases of pesticides poisoning and above 2 lakhs deaths each year in the developing countries. …
Organic farming is a form of sustainable agriculture which doesn’t require pesticides or other chemicals in the crops production and processing. Organic agriculture is practiced across 172 countries with 2.2 billion farmers managing 50.9 billion hectares of organic land worldwide globally. In India, it is 11.8 million acres of land under organ, c certification. An eco-friendly method, organic farming emphasizes …
There is no guarantee of purity in the food that we consume today- whether it is cooked, frozen or a packaged food. From pesticides to artificial colors, there are many toxins to which the food gets expose to right from the beginning i.e. sowing to harvesting to storage or supply chain. Added sugar, artificial colors, and essence may …
Good food leads to good mood. It’s true! Food is important for survival but contaminated food can imbalance your health and lifestyle. Who doesn’t like to have tasty golgappas or tikia from the street. But how can you be sure of its quality and hygiene? Street food is popular everywhere as it is cheaper and served fresh. But as …
The trends of eating out are all time high in India and the F&B is one of the fastest growing segments. New cafes and restaurants keep opening up in all the nooks and corners. We all get impressed by the beautiful decor, ambiance, well-dressed staff and variety of food on the menu. Next thing is about the taste that …
Agro-industry has seen a drastic change from the last few decades with the green revolution. While it has been a boon for economic independence and feeding the Nation’s population, the downsides of artificial seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides abuse continue with a growing concern for sustainability. Use of pesticides became rampant over last few decades. It is intoxicating food, …
