Food supply
Researchers from Ghent University have made significant strides in mitigating global warming and climate change by introducing a novel approach to optimizing food supply chains. By integrating life cycle assessment (LCA) with machine learning and the Delphi method, the team has demonstrated a substantial reduction in environmental impacts, with a
Food supply
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Arkansas highlight the significant threat posed by insect pests to wheat yields, which are essential for the world's food security. The study warns that the diverse array of pests that infest wheat at various growth stages pose significant challenges
Food supply
Pakistan Flour Mills Association's (PFMA) Central Chairman Badruddin Kakar has expressed mixed sentiments over the newly announced Wheat Policy 2025, welcoming its intentions but expressing serious reservations regarding its implementation. The policy, announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, aims to deregulate the wheat and flour market, promote free
Food supply
As the global community converges on Rome for the 53rd Session of the Committee on World Food Security (CFS 53), Zimbabwe is poised to share its pioneering approach to integrated food and water governance. The country's participation is a testament to its commitment to transitioning from policy to
Food supply
Insecurity and drought have become critical challenges across Nigeria, exacerbating food insecurity and prompting urgent intervention. Benue State, in particular, has been devastated by bandit and herder attacks, forcing approximately 90% of the population in Zone A into Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps. The situation is dire, with crops abandoned
Food supply
African Union Commissioner Moses Vilakati addressed the pressing food security challenges in Africa during the AU's biennial ministerial meeting. The meeting brought together ministers and experts from across the continent to discuss solutions to address the transformative potential of Africa's agri-food systems. Vilakati emphasized the importance
Food supply
To commemorate World Food Day 2025, the Food Science and Technology Program at Ziauddin University organized an event that brought together experts and students to discuss the pressing issues of food insecurity, sustainable consumption, and innovation in food science and production. The event's global theme, "Hand in
Food supply
A new study published in the Annals of the Polish Association of Agricultural and Agribusiness Economists has challenged the common assumption that short food supply chains contribute to the sustainable development of agriculture and rural areas. Researchers from the Uniwersytet Ekonomiczny w Poznaniu conducted a systematic literature review to examine
Food supply
The UK's food supply chain is facing unprecedented threats due to global conflicts, climate change, and rising input costs, according to a recent submission by the Provision Trade Federation (PTF) to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Food and Drink. The PTF, which represents sectors accounting for 20%
Food supply
The Melaka government is taking proactive steps to support the state's fishing communities by developing abandoned government-owned land into aquaculture project sites. State Exco Datuk Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh emphasized that the initiative aims to provide a sustainable income source for fishermen, who are struggling with dwindling marine
Food supply
Researchers have discovered that biochar derived from agricultural waste can significantly improve plant resilience and mitigate drought impacts. The study, conducted by a team from Bahria University, Islamabad, Pakistan, and published in Frontiers in Plant Science, found that walnut shell biochar effectively enhances tomato drought resilience by improving root development,
Food supply
Investigations into food security in Ethiopia, where climate shocks and droughts frequently threaten rural livelihoods, have highlighted the critical importance of resilience. Researchers from Addis Ababa University have published a significant study on the role of Enset (Ensete ventricosum), a drought-tolerant crop, in enhancing household resilience in Central Ethiopia. The
