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A new study has shed light on the critical role of wheat in Ethiopia's food security, nutrition, and economic development. The research, conducted by the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research, highlights the constraints on wheat productivity caused by soil nutrient depletion, inefficient fertilizer use, and low adoption of
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Investigations into landscape ecology have revealed a critical measure for ensuring global food security: enhancing crop yields on saline-alkali soils. As the global food crisis worsens, wheat, being one of the world's most important staple crops, is particularly sensitive to phosphorus availability. Researchers at the Shandong Academy of
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Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has urged the country to take urgent action against malnutrition, which he stated is affecting nearly 40 per cent of children under the age of five, depriving them of their full physical and mental development. Speaking at the National Summit on Nutrition and
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The UN World Food Programme has launched its Second-Generation Country Strategic Plan (CSP) for Lesotho, a five-year plan worth USD 94,896,929, marking a new chapter in the fight against hunger, malnutrition, and climate-related challenges in the country. The plan focuses on sustainable development and national ownership, with Lesotho&
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A recent study by researchers at Nha Trang University has shed light on the setnet fishery, a crucial component of Vietnam's fishing industry. The study, published in the journal Fishes, found that the catch rate of narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (*Scomberomorus commerson*) in the setnet fishery is significantly affected
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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $65.8 million financing package for the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Sector Project in Lao PDR. The project aims to improve climate resilience, food security, nutrition, and incomes of vulnerable households and communities. It will strengthen agrifood systems geared toward domestic and export
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Delays in pesticide registration and import approvals by the Department of Plant Protection have created a massive backlog of hundreds of applications, disrupting the supply chain of crop protection products and putting farmers in a precarious situation. Cotton and rice farmers are particularly vulnerable due to the high demand for
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The United States Embassy in Addis Abeba announced that, effective 01 July 2025, the US Department of State has taken over select functions of USAID and oversight of bilateral assistance agreements with the Ethiopian government. The move aims to streamline humanitarian aid delivery and prioritize life-saving initiatives under a restructured
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President Marcos is prioritizing food security and livelihood in the upcoming 20th Congress, focusing on concrete help for the people through affordable, available, and safe food, as well as opportunities for livelihood. The legislative agenda includes bills such as the RICE bill, which aims to lower and stabilize rice prices,
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The UK's food industry is facing increasing disruptions and shocks due to environmental degradation and climate change, with experts warning that the country is not prepared for the rising threats. In the past three years, major retailers such as Aldi, Asda, Morrisons, and Tesco have all rationed food
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Researchers from Henan Agricultural University have made new findings regarding the early response of plants to osmotic stress, a major abiotic stress affecting crop productivity and global food security. By employing proteomics, the team identified a set of 20 stress-responsive proteins in maize roots subjected to short-term osmotic stress. These
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A coordinated response between the government and private sectors was instrumental in mitigating the effects of the El Nino induced drought last year. The Department of Civil Protection, led by President Mnangagwa's declaration of a national disaster, mobilized resources and secured international assistance to address the crisis. A
