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The city of El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, has been under siege for over a year by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), leaving 300,000 residents at risk of famine. The city, home to hundreds of thousands of displaced people, has been cut off from humanitarian access, with
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Agriculture research aims to tackle the challenges in food security through effective supply chain management, as highlighted in a recent study published in the Journal of Advances in Food Science, Sustainable Agriculture, and Agroindustrial Engineering. The study focused on Kebonagung Bulog Warehouse, Malang, and employed the Fuzzy-Analytical Hierarchy Process (Fuzzy-AHP)
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A recent systematic review by researchers from University College London has shed new light on the use of digitalization to address food waste and loss (FWL) events in the food supply chain (FSC). The review, which analyzed 4277 abstracts and titles, as well as 129 full-text papers on the topic
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A two-day workshop co-hosted by the Rural Development Administration (RDA) and the Agricultural Technical Cooperation Working Group (ATCWG) of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) aimed to leverage digital agricultural technologies to address climate change and enhance food productivity. The event, held in Songdo, Incheon, as part of the Third Senior
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China and Zimbabwe have reaffirmed their strong ties with the signing of new agreements on economic and technical cooperation, as well as a batch of food assistance, to boost Zimbabwe's socio-economic development and food security. The agreements aim to support Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 and advance its
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In the face of rising global trade tensions and climate change, the agri-food industry is grappling with unprecedented supply chain disruptions. CEO Shin Ho-shik of Tridge, a leading AI-based agri-food data platform, believes that information asymmetry is a critical issue that needs to be addressed to ensure global food security.
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Researchers from the University of Turin in Italy have developed a comprehensive typology to identify the characteristics and contributions of circular agri-food startups, particularly in the context of a circular economy (CE) transition. The framework, which categorizes startups into three distinct groups, aims to inform tailored policies and facilitate a
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Hunger in Central Asia has significantly declined over the past two decades, with a sharp reduction in the share of the population suffering from undernourishment. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the region has achieved substantial progress in food security, despite temporary disruptions caused by the COVID-19
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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs will take center stage at the upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2025 Food Security Ministerial Meeting, highlighting the strategic value of Korea's agri-food sector and promoting agricultural diplomacy. The meeting, scheduled to take place on Saturday and Sunday in Songdo,
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of JPY 200 million (approximately $1.3 million) from the Government of Japan to support 32,000 vulnerable people with nutritious food assistance in Zimbabwe. The contribution will help WFP deliver essential food items, including cereals, pulses, and vegetable
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The First West Foundation's Envision Financial Community Endowment has granted a total of $517,680 to deserving charities throughout the Fraser Valley, including groups based in Abbotsford and Mission. The funding will support a wide range of initiatives, from mental health and suicide awareness to sustainable agriculture and
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Sudan's 27-month civil war is exacerbating a severe hunger crisis in the capital of North Darfur, el-Fasher, where over 740,000 people are deteriorating from hunger, according to the African Centre for Justice and Peace Studies. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) imposed a siege on el-Fasher in April
