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The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources organized the Fisheries Investment Opportunities Forum to highlight the growing role of aquaculture in food security. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Eng Ali bin Mohammed al Abri, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, revealed that aquaculture production in
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Researchers at Jilin Agricultural University have made a breakthrough in rice classification using deep learning methods, according to a new study published in Current Plant Biology. The study aimed to develop a method for distinguishing rice kernels from different geographic environments, which is crucial for precision agriculture. The researchers proposed
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Current study results on plant research have highlighted the increased frequency of heat stress events in rice, posing a substantial challenge to global food security. The research, supported by the Ningbo Municipal Key R&D Program and the Zhejiang Science And Technology Major Program on Agricultural New Variety Breeding,
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China Resources Logistics has made significant strides in digital food safety management, winning the "Quality Food Scheme ESG 2025" Innovation Award at the GS1 HK Food Safety Forum 2025. The award recognizes exceptional performance in food safety, traceability, and ESG management, and China Resources Logistics was recognized for
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National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), through the Nuclear Energy Research Organization, has introduced nuclear technology to support food security in Cirebon, Indonesia. The technology includes food irradiation to increase the safety and shelf life of agricultural products. BRIN is open to collaborating with various parties, including the Ministry of
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Egypt's Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli has reaffirmed the country's commitment to providing essential agricultural production inputs, such as fertilizers, to boost productivity and ensure food security. A cabinet meeting was held to oversee the implementation of measures to guarantee fertilizer availability and establish a fair distribution
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Representatives from the British High Commission and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) recently visited the Ikokola Village in Namibia to discuss strengthening food security and promoting community-led development. The visit focused on the Integrated Food Systems Project at Mateus Nashandi Combined School, a project championed by the WFP
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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
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A 28-year-old farmer from Ntabazinduna in Umguza District, Mr Mthunzikayise Mlotshwa, has chosen to channel his knowledge and energy into wheat production, creating employment and improving local food supply in the process. Armed with degrees in Applied Mathematics and Big Data Science, Mr Mlotshwa started farming in 2018 with broiler
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The United Nations' World Food Programme (WFP) has cautioned that food supplies for nearly one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh will expire by November unless additional global funding is secured. The agency requires $60 million over the next six months and $167 million over the next year to sustain
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In successful fish farming, pristine water quality is critical for the health, growth, and survival of fish. Miria Emili, a hatchery attendant at Masheda Farm in Mpigi District, notes that water quality is the single most important factor in fish farming, surpassing feed and pond size. With catches from wild
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The Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed optimism about Taraba State's Green House Farm, also known as the Cucumber Farm, which he believes will contribute significantly to food security in the North-east and Nigeria. The farm, inaugurated by Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas and attended by five
