Food supply
Researchers from the National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) in France have published a study on the role of entrepreneurship in agroecological transitions in Tanzania. The study, funded by the Agence Française de Développement (AFD), found that entrepreneurship strengthens farmer autonomy and fosters sustainable rural development. The research team analyzed
Food supply
Researchers at Vytautas Magnus University have found that sustainable reusable packaging systems are essential for reducing waste and promoting a circular economy in food supply chains. However, implementing these systems faces persistent managerial and organizational challenges. To address this, researchers have proposed a conceptual model that integrates insights from classical
Food supply
A new report published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems has analyzed historical data from 2000 to 2022 to predict how well five countries (US, Saudi Arabia, China, Egypt, and Sweden) will fare in achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 (SDG 2) between 2025 and 2030. The research, supported by the
Food supply
Researchers at Seoul National University have explored the impact of smallholder farmers' participation in collective action on household income and food security in Kasungu District, Malawi. The study, conducted in collaboration with Good Neighbors International and the Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation - NORAD, examined the effects of collective
Food supply
Research conducted at the Federal University of Western Para, Brazil, has explored the symbiotic association between Talinum triangulare, a non-conventional leafy food plant, and Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi (AMF). The study aimed to investigate the effects of AMF on the growth, nutrient uptake, and antioxidant activity of T. triangulare. The research
Food supply
UN World Food Programme Director Cindy McCain has described the devastating food shortages in Gaza, stating it is "very evident" there isn't enough food in the territory. Her comments echo the declaration last Friday of widespread famine in Gaza made by the Integrated Food Security Phase
Food supply
Researchers at the National Wheat Improvement Centre have developed a method for rapidly evaluating the quality of bread wheat using near-infrared spectroscopy and chemometrics. This breakthrough has significant implications for the food industry and wheat breeding programs, enabling the selection of high-quality varieties. The study used a dataset of 1082
Food supply
In the face of increasing insecurity and climate change, the Swiss Development Cooperation (SDC) is working to bolster the resilience of over 180,000 pastoralists in Burkina Faso. The program, RESILIA Phase 2, aims to help pastoralists adapt their livestock farming practices, create economic opportunities for young people and women,
Food supply
Ethiopia is taking a significant step towards ensuring food security and sovereignty with the construction of a fertilizer factory, a project estimated to cost 2.5 billion USD. The factory, a partnership between the Ethiopian Investment Holding and the Dangote Group, is expected to be completed within 40 months and
Food supply
As the 2025 African Food Systems (AFS) Forum in Dakar, Senegal, approaches, the continent is at a crossroads, with a population projected to reach 2.5 billion by 2050 and over 280 million people facing hunger today. The crisis presents a generational opportunity to transform food systems through artificial intelligence
Food supply
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has vowed to accelerate the country's growth by leveraging technology and enhancing food security, echoing the development models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking at a meeting with a cross-section of Nigerians living in Brazil, Tinubu emphasized his administration's commitment to transformation
Food supply
President Bola Tinubu has outlined a vision for a digitally advanced, prosperous, and united Nigeria, drawing inspiration from Brazil's success models. He emphasized the importance of reform, innovation, and global partnerships as engines for inclusive growth. Tinubu pledged to fast-track Nigeria's development through technology and food
