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Microbial inoculants have been identified as a promising approach to enhance crop resilience in saline soils, offering a cost-effective and eco-friendly solution to the global challenge of soil salinization. Soil salinization, which affects over 3% of the Earth's terrestrial surface, can reduce crop yields by more than 50%
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Rising inflation, insecurity, and governance failures have created a perfect storm in Nigeria, threatening the livelihoods of millions of people and pushing the country to the brink of a humanitarian disaster. The annual inflation rate surged to record highs in 2025, with food prices skyrocketing by over 200% in some
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The cassava industry in Nigeria, the world's top cassava producer, is facing severe raw material shortages, industrial demand outpacing supply, and poor yields, which are diverting food security and missed economic opportunities across key sectors. Despite producing over 59 million metric tonnes of cassava annually, the country'
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In a bid to bolster cooperation on initiatives that enhance the well-being of communities in Mozambique, Eni Rovuma Basin and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) have signed a letter of intent. The agreement encompasses collaboration in various sectors, including agriculture, environmental protection, and technical and vocational education and
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A new study from Midlands State University sheds light on the effects of climate change on food security and nutrition in rural households. The research focuses on millet entrepreneurship among 15 farmers in Zimbabwe's Chivi District, demonstrating that small-grain agriculture can thrive in climatically challenging regions and improve
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Panellists at the Indigenous Resource Opportunities Conference in Nanaimo emphasized the importance of food security in Indigenous communities, highlighting the potential of sustainable agriculture and aquaculture practices. Kim Burden, CEO of the Nanoose Economic Development Corporation, Isaiah Robinson, deputy chief councillor for the Kitasoo Xai'xais Nation, and Lana
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Preston City Council has taken a significant step towards enhancing its local food supply chain by funding two new research projects. The research aims to map the food supply system in Lancashire, identify business opportunities, and explore procurement challenges. The projects, led by Edge Hill University and Social Research Consultancy
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Research conducted by Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences highlights the critical role of maize in ensuring food security and promoting sustainable agricultural development, especially in the face of intensifying climate change. The study utilized panel data from 116 prefecture-level cities across nine provinces in China from 2003 to 2019 to
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Cheap food may seem affordable, but it conceals long-term systemic costs that threaten Ghana's food security. The country imports approximately $50 billion worth of food annually, with projections to reach $90-$110 billion by 2025 if no significant changes are made. Ghana's food import bill surpassed
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The Nigeria Governors' Forum has committed to working with the Federal Government to tackle food security challenges in the country. The collaboration aims to boost food production, improve food availability, and reduce hunger and poverty. According to the governors, agriculture is crucial for ensuring food security and economic growth.
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Government is taking steps to replenish household strategic reserves to ensure food security, with a focus on wheat production in Mashonaland West Province, which is set to exceed its wheat planting target. The province has already planted around 31 000 hectares of wheat, with a target of 34 000 hectares.
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As part of his efforts to alleviate poverty and support vulnerable populations, President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring the livelihoods of impoverished and vulnerable Nigerians. In a meeting with state commissioners of Finance, Budget, and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Bagudu, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, emphasized
