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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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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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Researchers from the Arctic University of Norway (UiT) have conducted a comprehensive study on the environmental footprint of blue mussel aquaculture. The study, published in Cleaner Environmental Systems, highlights the importance of harmonizing environmental impact assessments to obtain accurate and comparable results. The investigation found that blue mussel aquaculture has
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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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President Bola Tinubu's directive to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security marks a decisive move to address Nigeria's spiraling food prices. The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, disclosed the directive during a capacity-building workshop for the Senate
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President Bola Tinubu has recently instructed the Federal Executive Council (FEC) to implement urgent measures to decrease food prices across Nigeria. As part of this effort, a federal executive council committee has been formed to ensure the safe and unhindered transport of agricultural produce nationwide. The transportation costs of farm
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State Food Commission chairman Dr SP Katyal emphasized the need for effective monitoring of entitlements under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, and the Himachal Pradesh Food Security Rules, 2019, to ensure their benefits reach all eligible beneficiaries. During a review meeting, Katyal reviewed the progress of key schemes,
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The federal minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, convened a high-level discussion with the Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) CEO, Mr. Jahangir Piracha, to address the critical issue of fertilizer affordability and availability for struggling Pakistani farmers. The minister emphasized the government's commitment to protecting
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Cambodian Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Dith Tina expressed enthusiasm for cooperation with the Philippines, particularly in opening agricultural product markets, strengthening food security, and promoting agri-trade between the two countries. The Philippines, facing growing demand for food, is eager to welcome Cambodian products, including high-quality fragrant rice, into
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Asim Babar, a visionary entrepreneur from Pakistan, has successfully inaugurated the UAE's first fully automated shrimp farm, marking a significant milestone in the country's agricultural innovation. The state-of-the-art facility, located in the Emirate of Fujairah, showcases Babar's commitment to sustainable agriculture and aquaculture, producing
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During a three-day visit to Heilongjiang from September 9 to 11, Liu Guozhong, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, stressed the need to ensure a bumper harvest and continuously consolidate the foundation of national food security. He emphasized that
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Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has unveiled a comprehensive initiative to boost food production and secure livelihoods through sustainable collaboration involving host communities, Local Government Areas, and the State Government. The Framework for Responsible and Inclusive Land-Intensive Agricultural Investment (FRILIA) aims to balance investment opportunities with community rights and
