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The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Ebonyi State Command, has vowed to intensify its crackdown on illegal mining operations and fake fertilizer dealers, labeling their activities as risks to food security, public safety, and environmental sustainability. State Commandant Francis Chika Nnadi has emphasized the need to reform and
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US Representatives Jan Schakowsky and Rosa DeLauro have reintroduced the Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025, a bill that would require the FDA to assess chemicals added to the food supply for safety. The bill aims to close loopholes that have allowed thousands of chemicals to enter the food supply
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Experts emphasize the need to tap into Pakistan's marine and inland fisheries and aquaculture potential to promote food security, reduce poverty, and drive sustainable economic growth. A workshop organized by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs, with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has highlighted the
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has made significant strides in its first 100 days under new leadership, marking a notable shift towards a more transparent, science-driven approach. With a focus on addressing long-standing issues and championing consumer protection, the agency has initiated dozens of key initiatives across its purview.
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Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has successfully negotiated a landmark agreement that aims to revitalize Pakistan's cotton industry. This strategic accord, involving the Ministry of National Food Security and Research, the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), and the Pakistan Central Cotton
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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar has emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts to rejuvenate Pakistan's cotton industry. The Cabinet Committee on essential cash crops has been reviewing strategies for the revival of the cotton sector, including the Cotton Plan 2025-26. The Ministry of
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In a significant development, the Government of Pakistan, led by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain, has signed a landmark agreement to resolve the long-standing cotton cess issue and revive Pakistan's cotton economy. The agreement, signed between the Ministry of National Food Security
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A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science highlights the need for smart and sustainable agriculture practices to tackle the dual challenges of climate change and population growth. The research, led by Muhammad Riaz and colleagues from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, emphasizes the importance of innovation in
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Pakistan's Ministry of Maritime Affairs, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), has launched a 10-year national fisheries and aquaculture policy to revitalize the country's underutilized blue economy. The National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2025-2035 aims to enhance food security, alleviate poverty, and stimulate
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National Fish Farmers Day is a tribute to the unwavering dedication of fish farmers who play a pivotal role in strengthening India's food security, meeting the growing demand for fish-based protein, and driving rural employment. The Government of India is marking this day to honour the contributions made
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A high-level workshop in Islamabad emphasized the urgent need to harness the potential of marine and inland fisheries and aquaculture to address food security, poverty, and sustainable economic growth in Pakistan. The gathering, organized by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs with technical support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)
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Over 17 million people in war-torn Yemen are struggling with hunger, including more than 1 million children under the age of 5 who are at risk of life-threatening acute malnutrition. The United Nations humanitarian chief, Tom Fletcher, warned that the number of people going hungry could rise to 18 million
