Forestry
A recent study has shed new light on the relationship between production and allocation efficiency in the agricultural sector. The research, conducted by a team of scholars from Central South University of Forestry and Technology, has made significant contributions to understanding the dynamics of economic efficiency in China's
Climate change
Research from Guizhou Normal University in collaboration with the National Natural Science Foundation of China and other organizations has highlighted the importance of advanced sensing technologies in agriculture, particularly in the context of climate change and food security. According to the study, plant osmosensors have emerged as a critical tool
Food supply
As the El Gouna Film Festival celebrated its 8th edition, the event marked a significant milestone by dedicating the theme to food security, a critical challenge facing the world. The festival opened on World Food Day, with the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) as its partner. This collaboration represents
Food supply
As India commemorated the 80th anniversary of its partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the country's journey from food scarcity to self-sufficiency was illuminated. The event, held in New Delhi, highlighted India's remarkable achievements in food security and sustainable agriculture,
Food supply
A Regional Training Course on Advanced Mutation Breeding Techniques for the Improvement of Nutritional Quality concluded at the Nuclear Institute for Agriculture and Biology (NIAB) in Pakistan, bringing together 30 participants from 14 IAEA member states. The course, facilitated by IAEA experts from China and Bulgaria, focused on innovative approaches
Food supply
Bunge Global SA, a leading agribusiness solutions company, is expanding its Global Volunteer Program for World Food Day 2025. This month-long initiative engages teams in approximately 148 cities in 26 countries, investing time and resources in volunteer activities that contribute to local food security, benefiting more than 100 organizations. The
Food supply
The Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) and the Metropolitan Agri-Food Unit (UAM) signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in production, marketing, innovation, and sustainable food in the framework of World Food Day. The agreement aims to promote the farming sector, which generates over 63,000 jobs and contributes
Food supply
In the aftermath of the ceasefire in Gaza, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has increased food assistance to families across the region, providing crucial aid through bakeries, nutritional support, digital payments, and family food boxes. Since the ceasefire began on October 11, WFP has dispatched over 280 trucks
Food supply
A recent study published in Sustainability revealed the dire state of groundwater resources in Jilin Province, China, a key commodity grain base. The research, conducted by a team of investigators from Heilongjiang University, used data from 2002-04 to 2022-12 to analyze the sustainability of groundwater resources in the region. The
Food supply
A new study conducted at Chiang Mai University has shed light on the significant challenges faced by refugees living in a Myanmar camp near Mae Sot District, Tak Province, Thailand. The research, funded by the Targeted Research 2024 and the Mekong Lancang Cooperation Special Fund 2022, highlights the limited access
Food supply
Brazil is marking World Food Day, celebrated on October 16th, by highlighting its progress in combatting hunger and food insecurity, having left the UN Hunger Map for the second time. The country's departure from the hunger map is attributed to the effective implementation of public policies aimed at
Food supply
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has been working to deliver food supplies to Gaza since the ceasefire was declared, with nearly 2,800 tons of food entering the Strip between October 11 and 15. Despite this progress, the WFP's spokesperson, Abeer Etefa, warned that the quantities
