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Melaka Agrofest 2025, a vibrant celebration of agriculture and local entrepreneurship, is set to take place at Dataran Sejarah Ayer Keroh from June 27 to 29. The event promises to be a spectacular showcase of the state's rich agricultural heritage, featuring a heavy-muscled calf worth over RM10,000
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Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development Minister Dr Anxious Masuka has outlined the government's plan to position cotton as a cornerstone of rural development and economic growth in the Second Republic of Zimbabwe. The initiative aims to prioritize local communities, create jobs, and empower farmers by integrating
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The Malaysian government has announced plans to develop the country's corn grain industry to reduce dependence on imported commodities. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stated that this move is crucial in stimulating the development of the agro-food sector, increasing rural economic opportunities, and strengthening the country'
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Disruptive climate change impacts, exacerbated by heavy reliance on agriculture and overburdened workloads, threaten food security in Vanuatu. Women market vendors play a crucial role in food production and sale, but are largely overlooked in vulnerability studies. A new research paper aims to uncover the specific factors contributing to their
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The documentary Sea to Land, directed and produced by Michelle Tremblay, tells the story of Vancouver Island's first Community Supported Fishery (CSF) and its impact on the marine environment. The film follows west coast fisherman Guy Johnston as he works to reduce the carbon footprint of his catch,
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The Lower 9th Ward in New Orleans has struggled with food deserts, a lack of large grocery stores, and limited access to healthy food options since the devastating 2005 hurricanes and levee breaches. As the nation continues to grapple with the impact of COVID-19, ensuring food security for vulnerable communities
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As the impact of the 2023/24 El Niño event recedes in southern Africa, several countries in the region have seen a significant improvement in their harvests, leading to the removal of tens of millions of people from the UN's Hunger Hotspot list. This development is expected to
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Researchers from the National Institute for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering (NIBGE) have successfully applied a multiplex genome editing approach to enhance the yield of elite Basmati rice. By editing four genes responsible for yield, the team achieved a remarkable 30% co-editing efficiency, resulting in increased tillers, grain weight, and overall
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A new study published in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Community Development highlights the importance of developing sustainable food supply chains in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Researchers from National Taiwan University emphasize that sustainability transitions cannot be driven by policy alone, but also require bottom-up initiatives from
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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has issued a statement to clarify that the proposed prayer sessions held within the ministry were organized to address staff concerns over the sudden deaths of management staff, not as a strategy to tackle food security. The ministry's Human Resource
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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has issued a clarification on prayer and fasting sessions that were earlier announced, stating that they are not an official policy to address food security issues. The sessions, meant to seek divine guidance and protection, were scheduled to take place on Mondays
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The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has dismissed reports suggesting it adopted prayer sessions as an official strategy to tackle Nigeria's food security challenges. The initiative, announced in an internal memo, was actually a staff welfare program aiming to address anxiety among workers following the recent
