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A new study on farmland abandonment in China's Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle has revealed that dryland abandonment exceeds 20% and paddy field abandonment surpasses 8% in peripheral mountainous zones. The research, conducted by Qiang Wu and colleagues from the School of Business, identified household labor aging, low net farming
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Research from Jiangxi Agricultural University has identified intercropping as a vital approach to enhancing biodiversity, ecological system services, and soil quality improvement in modern ecological agriculture. According to a recent study, intercropping has shown significant contributions to farmland quality and food security in China, particularly in the face of global
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As the report "The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025" from the five leading United Nations agencies warns, hunger in Africa is on the rise, with 296 million people undernourished in 2023 and projected to reach 306 million in 2024. Despite a global decline
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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
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The Philippines has received a critical boost in its fight against avian influenza, also known as bird flu, with the approval of the first vaccine against the deadly disease. Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines secured the approval from the Philippine Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Volvac B.E.S.T.
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Egyptian Minister of Agriculture and Land Reclamation Alaa Farouk recently met with the newly appointed Ambassador to Kuwait, Mohamed Gaber Abou El Wafa, to discuss fortifying agricultural cooperation between the two nations. The meeting centered on exploring mutual areas of collaboration in agriculture and food security, with a focus on
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Pakistan's wheat planting area has decreased by 6.5% in 2025 compared to the previous year, with total production estimated at 29 million tonnes, a 5% increase above the five-year average. According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations, the decline in sown area
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Research conducted by scientists at Northwest A&F University in Shaanxi, People's Republic of China, has revealed that climate change poses a significant threat to wheat production, impacting global food security. The study, supported by Key Research and Development Technology Projects in Shaanxi Province, analyzed the genetic
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A recent study by Rutgers University has highlighted the devastating effects of climate change on global food security. The research revealed that the Earth has warmed by 0.85°C compared to the previous century, leading to rapidly changing atmospheric conditions and increased greenhouse gas emissions. The increased emissions, primarily
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Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung has allayed concerns about food shortages in the capital, stating that food supplies are sufficient until October 2025. The assurance comes as a response to circulating rumors of a food shortage following recent demonstrations in Jakarta. Pramono made the statement at Jakarta City Hall, where he
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Research conducted by Covenant University and published in the Journal of Discover Sustainability highlights the severe impact of climate change on food security in West Africa, particularly in Burkina Faso and Nigeria. The study, which utilized Fully Modified Ordinary Least Square (FMOLS) analysis and geospatial tools, found that climate change
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The Enugu State government has unveiled a program aimed at enhancing agricultural development in the state by making fertilizers available to farmers. The program, which saw over 60,000 farmers gain access to free fertilizers, among other agro inputs, was flagged off by Governor Peter Mbah at Okpara Square. The
