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The Federal Government of Nigeria has embarked on a comprehensive agricultural reform to guarantee food availability, accessibility, and affordability for its projected 400 million citizens by 2050. Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, outlined the government's strategy to tackle challenges such as insecurity, flooding, and
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In a landmark initiative, the County government of Uasin Gishu has distributed high-quality pasture seeds to over 200 farmers in Soy Sub-County, recognizing the critical role of climate resilience and sustainable agriculture in improving food security and empowering local communities. This significant intervention is part of the Financing Locally-Led Climate
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The South Batinah governorate in Oman has made a remarkable achievement in wheat production, with over 17 tonnes of wheat harvested this year from over 80 feddans of land cultivated across its wilayats, according to the Ministry of Agricultural, Fisheries, and Water Resources. This effort is part of the government&
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Climate change poses a significant threat to global food security, particularly in regions reliant on crops like summer maize. Research from Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University in Shaanxi, People's Republic of China, highlights the urgent need to understand and predict the impacts of climate change on crop yield
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As the Israeli army imposed a two-month blockade on the Gaza Strip, Palestinians have been forced to attempt perilous treks to reach US-backed aid distribution sites, resulting in widespread killings and injuries. Despite the risks, thousands of people have thronged the areas surrounding the sites, hoping to get close to
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The World Food Programme (WFP) in Laos, a key development partner of the Lao government, continues to address the country's food security and nutrition challenges in the face of global economic crisis, climate change, natural disasters, and man-made disasters. WFP's Development Advisor, Mr. Phouthone Muangpak, emphasized
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Russia's methodical destruction of Ukraine's agricultural capacity has gone relatively unnoticed despite its significant impact on global food security. Before the invasion, Ukraine supplied approximately 12% of the world's wheat and played a critical role in relief operations in countries afflicted by food shortages
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Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine has gone beyond the realm of military targets, taking a deliberate and strategic approach to destroying the nation's grain supplies. Ukraine, which supplied about 12% of the world's wheat, has been crucial in providing relief to countries afflicted by
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Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reaffirmed the President Bola Tinubu administration's commitment to addressing food insecurity and empowering the nation's most vulnerable populations through the expansion of the Renewed Hope Initiative's (RHI) Food Outreach Scheme. The programme, which officially began
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A new report by researchers at the University of Johannesburg reveals the transformative potential of digitalisation in Africa's agri-food value chains. By harnessing the power of artificial intelligence, the study found that investing in resilience-building measures can generate long-term benefits for the stability and sustainability of agri-food systems.
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Research published in Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems investigated the energy efficiency of community supported agriculture (CSA) farms compared to conventional vegetable production. The study conducted a life cycle assessment of three CSA farms and three conventional farms, utilizing energy flows related to vegetable production. The results showed that CSA
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Researchers from the University of Tennessee have explored the potential of bioherbicides as a sustainable alternative to chemical herbicides in managing weeds for crop production. The study highlights the need for effective bioherbicides to control specific weeds while minimizing harm to the environment and human health. Bioherbicides offer several advantages
