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Nigeria, a nation with abundant arable lands and resilient farming communities, is grappling with a severe malnutrition crisis, particularly among children. The crisis has resulted in nearly 40% of Nigerian children under five being deprived of their full physical and cognitive potential. Vice President Kashim Shettima has called for collaboration
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Nigeria has been confronted with the devastating realities of malnutrition, with Uju Anwukah, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Health, revealing that the country is the second most malnourished worldwide and the worst in Africa. This alarming situation was discussed at the National Summit on Nutrition and Food
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As part of its ongoing humanitarian efforts, the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO) has resumed relief convoys to the Gaza Strip, with a convoy of 40 trucks loaded with basic food supplies crossing into Gaza on Wednesday. The aid, provided in cooperation with the World Food Programme (WFP), will be
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China continues to demonstrate its support for Yemen's relief and development efforts, with recent statements emphasizing its commitment to alleviating the humanitarian crisis. The Chinese Embassy in Yemen's Charge d'Affaires, Shao Zheng, met with the Senior Representative of the UN World Food Programme in
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Pakistan has launched an ambitious 10-year National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy, aimed at capitalizing on its rich marine and inland resources. The policy, launched during a workshop organized by the Ministry of Maritime Affairs with assistance from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), emphasizes sustainable economic growth, food security, and
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Pakistan's 1,001-km coastline and 240,000 square km Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) hold significant potential for developing a multi-billion-dollar sustainable fisheries industry. According to the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy 2025-2035, the country's marine fisheries resources have shared rights for exploitation, but overfishing, overcapacity, and
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Pakistan on Wednesday launched a 10-year National Fisheries and Aquaculture Policy (2025-2035) to revitalize its underperforming fisheries sector. The policy sets out a roadmap for sustainable development, food security, and unlocking the economic potential of the country's vast marine and freshwater resources. Despite Pakistan's expansive inland
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The High Commissioner of Banwa Province, Sanfienale Joseph Sirima, launched the CARE Burkina/Niger project in Solenzo on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The project, implemented in partnership with the Wupakuwe association, aims to address food security and livelihoods, health and nutrition for vulnerable children, and combat gender-based violence (GBV) in
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France and Poland have echoed concerns over the current EU-Mercosur agreement's ability to safeguard European farmers from market disruption risks, secure food sovereignty, and uphold high standards of food safety, environmental protections, and social welfare. Both countries advocate for a more balanced approach to trade, emphasizing the need
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Scientists at the University of Bucharest have made a significant breakthrough in understanding the effects of mycotoxins on human health. According to a recent study, ferulic acid (FA) has been found to mitigate oxidative stress caused by mycotoxins, such as aflatoxin B1 (AFB1) and ochratoxin A (OTA). This research has
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Research from Shantou University in the People's Republic of China has highlighted the potential of probiotics in enhancing vaccine efficacy in fish aquaculture, a crucial sector for global food security. The study reveals that probiotics such as * * Bacillus subtilis* * and * * Lactobacillus casei* * can modulate fish microbiomes, fortify mucosal
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Researchers at the University of Western Australia have made significant progress in understanding the mechanisms behind stress tolerance in wheat and barley, two of the world's most critical staple food crops. The study, funded by the Australian Research Council and Grains R&D Corp., aimed to develop
