Climate change
New research from the University of Manchester reveals that climate change is causing an increase in extreme weather events, leading to challenges in food security. The study, published in Frontiers in Plant Science, investigates the response of cereals to successive water stresses, which often occur in real-world scenarios. The researchers
Farmers
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) and the Palawan Group of Companies have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to formalize their strategic partnership, aimed at enhancing the delivery of crop insurance payouts and expanding financial access for millions of Filipino farmers. Despite facing significant challenges, including typhoons, droughts, pests, and
Farmers
U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin recently traveled to Southwest Oklahoma to meet with rural agricultural producers in the Altus community, specifically addressing warehouse operations, drought and water planning, and the challenges of getting Oklahoma cotton to lucrative markets. During the meeting, Senator Mullin spoke with Oklahomans at the Plains Cotton
Climate change
Researchers from the University of Bonn have detailed new data in botany, highlighting the importance of drought tolerance in rice yields worldwide. The study focused on the ability of rice genotypes to produce new crown roots following drought stress, with a special emphasis on the heritability of this trait. The
Climate change
A recent review published in Current Plant Biology highlights the significant impacts of drought stress on crop yields and food security worldwide. Investigators from Banaras Hindu University emphasize the urgent need to understand the multifaceted responses of crop plants to drought, particularly through their interaction with microbiomes and metabolites. The
Climate change
In the midst of a severe drought, Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has issued a stark warning to the international community: the country cannot weather the climate crisis alone. With 7.8 million people affected, Somalia is not only paying the price for a crisis it did not
Farmers
Over the weekend, the Need for Feed charity delivered 30 trucks of hay to the Noorat region, benefiting approximately 160 farms in need. The convoy, which set off from the charity's Cobram depot, was made possible by the efforts of volunteers, including several father-and-son teams who gave up
Climate change
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud emphasized the need for collective action to address the escalating impacts of climate change during his address at the Second Africa Climate Summit in Addis Ababa. Somalia, despite contributing negligibly to global greenhouse gas emissions, is among the countries most affected by climate-related consequences. The
Food supply
Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) member states have been encouraged to develop a clear roadmap for promoting resilient agriculture within the region. The call comes as the region continues to face ongoing challenges such as climate variability, recurrent drought, land degradation, and food insecurity. A recent multi-stakeholder discussion focused on
Food supply
Researchers at Alexandria University have conducted a study evaluating the use of millet as a sustainable functional ingredient in foods, particularly in kishk, a traditional Middle Eastern dish. The study found that millet-based kishk had improved nutritional and functional properties, including higher protein and ash content, and reduced fat content.
Food supply
As climate-induced disasters continue to wreak havoc in Zimbabwe, the country's agricultural experts are gathering in Bulawayo for a five-day training workshop to bolster the nation's disaster risk management systems. The Food and Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) initiative focuses on using mobile GIS for hazard
Food supply
Researchers from the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research have identified superior sorghum genotypes that can enhance food security in dry lowland regions. The study focused on developing climate-smart sorghum varieties for moisture-stress areas in Ethiopia. By evaluating 42 sorghum genotypes, the researchers identified best-performing hybrids and inbred lines that exhibit
