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The catastrophic monsoon floods of 2025 have submerged vast swathes of Pakistan, displacing millions, wrecking farmland, and wiping out critical infrastructure. Entire standing crops of wheat, cotton, rice, maize, and sugarcane have been destroyed, with 80% of the country's wheat production at risk in Punjab alone. Livestock losses
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Access to sufficient food is a basic human right and is enshrined in the South African constitution. However, the spectre of food insecurity haunts many households in South Africa, with estimates showing a rise in the proportion of households experiencing some form of food insecurity from 15.8% to 19.
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Arewa Think Tank (ATT) has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, for taking measures to reduce food prices in the country. According to a statement by ATT's convener, Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, the decrease in food prices is a
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In a move to protect the interests of Pakistani farmers, the government has taken a firm stance on fertilizer pricing amidst global market volatility. Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired a high-level meeting with the CEO of Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), Jahangir Piracha, to
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The Spanish government, led by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Luis Planas, has emphasized its commitment to defending the interests of the fishing and aquaculture sector during the negotiations of the European Commission's new plurianual financial framework. At a meeting with fishing organizations, Planas stated that Spain
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Researchers at Banaras Hindu University have made a significant breakthrough in the field of sustainable agriculture. A recent study published in Plant Stress highlights the importance of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in mitigating abiotic stress and promoting resilient agroecosystems. The study reveals that AMF form symbiotic associations with plant roots,
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Researchers from Universitas Mulawarman have conducted a comprehensive study on the relationship between labor, employment opportunities, loan value, and entrepreneurship with expenditure and per capita income, and economic growth in the agricultural sector within the IKN region. The study examines the impact of these factors on food security and sustainable
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Researchers at the Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences at Bahir Dar University in Ethiopia have conducted a comprehensive review of integrated fish farming systems to assess their feasibility for optimizing resources, enhancing soil fertility, and boosting agricultural output and rural livelihoods. The study examined various types and components of
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Pakistan's government has pledged to protect farmers from excessive fertilizer price hikes, following recent floods and depressed wheat prices, which have already caused significant financial losses for farmers. The Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, emphasized the government's commitment to shielding farmers
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Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a veteran and advocate for New Hampshire's servicemembers, veterans, and their families, has joined a bipartisan, bicameral coalition to introduce the Military Food Security Act of 2025. This legislation seeks to improve access to affordable and healthy food for military families, who are disproportionately affected
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Bangladesh, a country with a rapidly growing population and decreasing arable land, is facing a severe threat to its food security due to climate change. According to agricultural experts, the changing climatic conditions have disrupted seasonal patterns of rainfall, planting, and harvesting, making it essential to adapt through continuous research
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The United Nations has issued a dire warning that over 4.7 million women and children in Afghanistan are urgently in need of malnutrition treatment, as the country grapples with drought, economic collapse, and reduced aid. The situation is exacerbated by severe food insecurity, with one in four Afghans facing
