India’s premier agricultural research body, the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), and its recruitment wing, the Agricultural Scientists Recruitment Board (ASRB), have faced a serious data breach. In February and March this year, sensitive information vanished from ICAR’s main server in New Delhi. Shockingly, the backup server in Hyderabad also suffered a data wipeout…
Food safety is a topic that touches everyone’s lives. From the food we buy at the local market to what’s served in restaurants, ensuring it’s safe to eat is crucial. However, in India, the system meant to guarantee this safety often faces challenges. This article explores the issues surrounding food safety in India and why…
Feeding the world’s growing population is a major challenge. Experts warn that we can no longer rely on expanding farmland to produce enough food. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations has released a report highlighting the need for smarter, more efficient farming methods. The world needs to produce about 50 per…
India’s demand for cooking oil has seen a significant rise, with imports from China increasing sharply. This surge is linked to a large supply of soybeans in China, leading to a surplus. China, a major global player in soybean production, has experienced a bumper crop this year. This abundance has resulted in a glut of…
French agri-trading giant Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) has rapidly become India’s second-largest exporter of pulses, just a year after launching its dedicated global pulses business unit. Sumeet Mittal, CEO of LDC India, shared this news during an online interaction, highlighting the company’s significant growth and future plans in the Indian market. LDC, with a history…
