One of the joys of growing your own chillies is you will eventually have a ready supply, perfect for picking and using in meals whenever you please. There are plenty of different varieties to choose ...

The acreage under chilli is set to increase this kharif season as farmers in major producing States of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Karnataka are likely to bring more area under the spices crop. It ...

Seeds from some of North America's hottest food crops have arrived on the Arctic Archipelago of Svalbard to be stored in a "doomsday vault". The consignment of chilli seeds was delivered to the frozen ...

Joanna Lobo Joanna Lobo is a journalist from Goa who writes on food, culture, and everything in between. She moonlights as consultant editor at food journal, Goya. Once upon a time in Goa, jackfruit ...

The mystery of why chilli peppers are hot has been solved – the answer is for the birds. US scientists have found evidence that the chilli’s bite may have evolved to repel animals who are ineffective ...

Seeds major Mahyco has developed a new hybrid chilli that is tolerant to black thrips, an invasive pest that has caused significant concerns for growers in recent years. The thrips-resistant chilli is ...

LAHORE: A local agriculture research company claims to have harvested three-fold more yield from Chinese hyb­rid chilli varieties in successful cultivation projects in Sindh and Punjab. “We have ...

Chilli crop from Ballari district has been recommended under the central government's 'One District One Product'scheme. However, due to shortage of sowing seeds, farmers are forced to turn to the ...

Based in Japan and operating in at least 170 countries, Sakata Seed has been at the forefront of this growth, showcasing chilli varieties at their demonstration farm at Kalro-Kandara. Among the ...

This chilli oil is based on a Sichuanese recipe that's a staple for many of their fiery sauces. The heating of the oil, in the beginning, adds a smoky undertone to the spicy chilli flavour. I've added ...