Potato light blight attack on potatoes has compelled Karnataka potato growers to shift to cultivate other cash crops such as maize and ginger At a time when the government is pampering the food processing sector in the country, the agricultural sector is still lying largely neglected and uncared for due to poor infrastructure and lack of adequate initiatives on part of the concerned authorities. ....
With a view to boost wheat production in the country, the Directorate of Wheat Research, Karnal, has come up with a number of new wheat varieties India is one of the leading countries in wheat production. States such as Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are the major wheat producing states in the country followed by West Bengal, Orissa and Assam, among others.
However, the present scenario of ....
The Tea Association of India has requested the Union government and the Tea Board to reintroduce subsidy for rejuvenation of tea bushes in the plains of Assam and West Bengal After water, teais the most extensively consumed drink in India and across the world and in terms of tea production, India ranks as one of the leading tea producing countries in the world.
With tea drinking becoming popul....
In a bid to facilitate the custard apple growers, CIPHET has come up with an innovative mechanism, which will help them extract the pulp from the seeds easily On the back of surging demand for custard apple in the country, the Indian fruit growers and food processing companies are finding it difficult to supply the fruit in its pulp form due to lack of the required machineries.
The Coffee Board in its effort to help small coffee growers of the country has requested for subsidies from the government on labour saving machineries In a bid to boost small coffee growers, the Coffee Board has proposed the Government of India (GoI) to extend a helping hand by allowing subsidy on labour saving coffee machineries.
According to Coffee Board sources, the coffee machineries will....
With a view to make financial assistance readily available for the small food processing entrepreneurs, FICCI has suggested the industry to come up with a dedicated bank in the lines of NABARD Acting upon a suggestioncoming from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the Indian food processing sector may soon have a dedicated bank in the lines of the National Bank for ....
The Coconut Development Board-initiated insurance scheme promises financial protection to the coconut growers in India during calamities
Coconut growers in India can heave a sigh of relief now. In an initiative to ensure security of the coconut farmers in the country, the Agricultural Insurance Company of India Limited has come up with insurance schemes for coconut growers.
India is one of t....
In a bid to boost potato production and quality, Kolkata will soon have its own Central Potato Research Institute centre in the West Midnapore district Potato consumption has become a fundamental part of the worlds food system. In fact, this edible tuber has successfully earned the name of being the worlds most favoured non-grain commodity.
Over the years, potato production and consumption hav....
The Food Safety and Standard Authority of Indias latest announcement on the use of additives liberates many FMCG companies, which can now use low calorie alternative sweeteners in carbonated drinks Consuming carbonated drinks may no longer add to calories, thanks to the usage of low calorie alternative sweeteners, presence of which in carbonated drinks will reduce calorie intake.
In a notifica....
Oil spill off Mumbai sea coast has spread alarm among people who consume fish and other seafood The recent collision of the two merchant ships off the Mumbai coast and subsequent oil spill in the water has made people cautious about seafood consumption in and around the Maharashtra region. Even though it was a minor spill, fishermen are worried that it may negatively impact marine life, especially....
After following the international data on human nutrition requirements for ages, India will for the first time have its own dietary intake requirement recommendations by the end of this month Indian eating habit has never followed any dietary norms or recommendations. Instead, it has always shadowed international data on human nutrition requirements, especially that of the US.
Resultantly, the....
Recent revelations about adulterated milk and milk products being sold extensively in the market, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab, have shocked the Indian government
After fruits and vegetables, its now the turn of milk and milk products. India is known as one of the largest milk producers in the world. Yet, the country cannot boast of the best quali....
Several studies on tea have concluded that it contains less amount of caffeine and can be consumed by children as a wellness beverage Breaking free from the age-old myth that drinking tea may have an adverse impact on childrens health, studies on this most popular beverage in India have revealed that tea has all the required qualities to be termed as a wellness drink fit for childrens consumption....
Karnataka potatoes suffer PLB attack
Posted On Wednesday, September 08, 2010
Potato light blight attack on potatoes has compelled Karnataka potato growers to shift to cultivate other cash crops such as maize and ginger At a time when the government is pampering the food processing sector in the country, the agricultural sector is still lying largely neglected and uncared for due to poor infrastructure and lack of adequate initiatives on part of the concerned authorities. ....
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New wheat varieties with new power
Posted On Wednesday, September 08, 2010
With a view to boost wheat production in the country, the Directorate of Wheat Research, Karnal, has come up with a number of new wheat varieties India is one of the leading countries in wheat production. States such as Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are the major wheat producing states in the country followed by West Bengal, Orissa and Assam, among others. However, the present scenario of ....
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TAI urges for subsidy to rejuvenate tea bushes
Posted On Friday, September 03, 2010
The Tea Association of India has requested the Union government and the Tea Board to reintroduce subsidy for rejuvenation of tea bushes in the plains of Assam and West Bengal After water, teais the most extensively consumed drink in India and across the world and in terms of tea production, India ranks as one of the leading tea producing countries in the world. With tea drinking becoming popul....
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Extraction of sitaphal pulp to get easier
Posted On Friday, September 03, 2010
In a bid to facilitate the custard apple growers, CIPHET has come up with an innovative mechanism, which will help them extract the pulp from the seeds easily On the back of surging demand for custard apple in the country, the Indian fruit growers and food processing companies are finding it difficult to supply the fruit in its pulp form due to lack of the required machineries.
Addressing the i....
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Subsidy to boost small coffee growers
Posted On Thursday, September 02, 2010
The Coffee Board in its effort to help small coffee growers of the country has requested for subsidies from the government on labour saving machineries In a bid to boost small coffee growers, the Coffee Board has proposed the Government of India (GoI) to extend a helping hand by allowing subsidy on labour saving coffee machineries. According to Coffee Board sources, the coffee machineries will....
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Dedicated bank necessary for food processing industry: FICCI
Posted On Thursday, September 02, 2010
With a view to make financial assistance readily available for the small food processing entrepreneurs, FICCI has suggested the industry to come up with a dedicated bank in the lines of NABARD Acting upon a suggestioncoming from the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the Indian food processing sector may soon have a dedicated bank in the lines of the National Bank for ....
More
Scheme launched to insure coconut farmers
Posted On Friday, August 27, 2010
The Coconut Development Board-initiated insurance scheme promises financial protection to the coconut growers in India during calamities Coconut growers in India can heave a sigh of relief now. In an initiative to ensure security of the coconut farmers in the country, the Agricultural Insurance Company of India Limited has come up with insurance schemes for coconut growers. India is one of t....
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Research institute to facilitate potato production in WB
Posted On Friday, August 20, 2010
In a bid to boost potato production and quality, Kolkata will soon have its own Central Potato Research Institute centre in the West Midnapore district Potato consumption has become a fundamental part of the worlds food system. In fact, this edible tuber has successfully earned the name of being the worlds most favoured non-grain commodity. Over the years, potato production and consumption hav....
More
FSSAI gives nod to sugar substitutes
Posted On Thursday, August 19, 2010
The Food Safety and Standard Authority of Indias latest announcement on the use of additives liberates many FMCG companies, which can now use low calorie alternative sweeteners in carbonated drinks Consuming carbonated drinks may no longer add to calories, thanks to the usage of low calorie alternative sweeteners, presence of which in carbonated drinks will reduce calorie intake. In a notifica....
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Concern over seafood post oil spill
Posted On Monday, August 16, 2010
Oil spill off Mumbai sea coast has spread alarm among people who consume fish and other seafood The recent collision of the two merchant ships off the Mumbai coast and subsequent oil spill in the water has made people cautious about seafood consumption in and around the Maharashtra region. Even though it was a minor spill, fishermen are worried that it may negatively impact marine life, especially....
More
Dietary recommendations for Indians
Posted On Monday, August 16, 2010
After following the international data on human nutrition requirements for ages, India will for the first time have its own dietary intake requirement recommendations by the end of this month Indian eating habit has never followed any dietary norms or recommendations. Instead, it has always shadowed international data on human nutrition requirements, especially that of the US. Resultantly, the....
More
Milk adulteration alarms govt
Posted On Monday, August 16, 2010
Recent revelations about adulterated milk and milk products being sold extensively in the market, particularly in the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and Punjab, have shocked the Indian government After fruits and vegetables, its now the turn of milk and milk products. India is known as one of the largest milk producers in the world. Yet, the country cannot boast of the best quali....
More
Tea, no longer a forbidden drink for children
Posted On Monday, August 16, 2010
Several studies on tea have concluded that it contains less amount of caffeine and can be consumed by children as a wellness beverage Breaking free from the age-old myth that drinking tea may have an adverse impact on childrens health, studies on this most popular beverage in India have revealed that tea has all the required qualities to be termed as a wellness drink fit for childrens consumption....
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