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African leaders at the Second Food Systems Summit convened at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) headquarters in Addis Ababa emphasized the imperative for a decisive shift from dialogue to concrete action in transforming global food systems. Ugandan Vice President Jessica Alupo and Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima
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As the summer holiday and flood season approach in China, the Office of the Food Safety Commission of the State Council has issued a critical notice to local food safety departments to strengthen their efforts in ensuring food safety. The notice highlights several potential risks and hidden threats in various
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The participants of the Second UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, expressed admiration for the country's efforts to ensure food security and transform its food systems. The delegation visited Mojo Poultry Farm and Avocado Value Chains in the Oromia region, where they witnessed
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The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing the food security agenda of the region, highlighting the need to harness its abundant resources. Experts meeting on Food Security Challenges and Opportunities in the IGAD Region emphasized the region's potential to produce enough food not
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has emphasized that a ceasefire is the only way to deliver humanitarian aid to all parts of the Gaza Strip in a consistent, regular, and safe manner. The program has approximated that it has enough food in the area or on its way
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Despite reporting P1.1 billion in damage to agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has assured the public that food supply remains stable, especially rice, vegetables, and fish. The DA initially recorded P323 million in damage, but after updating data, the amount increased to P1.12 billion. Arnel de Mesa,
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Representatives from 15 Pacific Island countries, regional technical experts, development partners, and donor agencies are gathering in Nadi, Fiji, for the 2025 Biennial Meeting of the Pacific Agricultural Plant Genetic Resources Network (PAPGREN). Hosted by the Pacific Community's Centre for Pacific Crops and Trees (CePaCT), the meeting aims
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Research published in the Journal of Cleaner Production has shed light on the effectiveness of integrating organic amendments with enhanced efficiency fertilizers (EEFs) for achieving sustainable rice production in tropical paddy systems. A three-season field experiment conducted in Hainan, China, explored the impact of combining organic amendments, EEFs, and 4R
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In a new study, researchers from Shenzhen University investigated the impact of social media on farmers' income in Punjab, Pakistan. Using survey data from 480 crop farmers, the researchers found that social media usage significantly increases agricultural income, particularly among farmers with higher education levels, larger landholdings, and greater
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Nigeria, the most populous country in Africa, is at a crossroads in its agricultural sector, with a growing population and increasing pressure on the ecological foundation. The country's agriculture sector is struggling to meet the increasing demand for food, with over 400 million people projected to require a
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In the remote village of Malkadaka, Kenya, climate change was wreaking havoc, leaving families struggling with hunger and uncertainty. However, a group of local women came together to form the Habsa Women's Group, determined to improve access to nutritious food through agriculture. With the support of Action Against
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Research conducted by the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) highlights the importance of rice cultivation for global food security, while also revealing the significant challenges it poses to climate-smart agriculture. The study uses a multi-parent advanced generation inter-cross (MAGIC) population of 250 rice genotypes to understand the genetic basis of
