Agricultural industry
The fall armyworm (FAW) has become a significant constraint to agriculture in Africa, threatening food security and the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers. Maize, the most vulnerable crop in sub-Saharan Africa, suffers significant annual losses due to the destructive impact of FAW. The pest's invasive success in
Agriculture
As part of its efforts to transform its agricultural sector and ensure food security, the Ethiopian government has launched the 'Bounty of the Basket' (Ye Lemat Tirufat) initiative, a nationwide program aimed at boosting the production of dairy, poultry, eggs, honey, fish, and meat. The initiative, launched in
Agriculture
Poultry farming is a critical source of affordable protein globally, yet it faces numerous challenges due to various poultry diseases that severely impact public health, economic stability, and food security. Researchers from the University of Veterinary Medicine in Budapest, Hungary, explored the transmission routes, risk factors, and environmental survival characteristics
Agricultural industry
Kathmandu -- Access to water is critical for transformative changes in Nepal's agricultural and food system, according to Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Deepak Khadka. He emphasized that water is essential not only for drinking and sanitation purposes but also for improving people's living
Agriculture
A recent study in the Upper East Region of Ghana has investigated the impact of small earth dams on farm households' welfare, revealing significant effects on food security. The research, conducted by a team of scientists at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, used a cross-sectional dataset
Agriculture
Research by the International Rice Research Institute has identified Asian Mega-Deltas as highly susceptible to the consequences of climate change, including rising temperatures, sea-level rise, and water deficits. These regions are crucial food baskets and contribute significantly to global food security. The study, which focused on maize crop suitability mapping
Agricultural industry
Climate change is affecting agriculture in Nigeria, where 31 million people face food insecurity, according to the World Food Program. The changing weather patterns have led to prolonged dry spells and excessive rain, causing water bodies to dry up, impacting crop yields and famers' livelihoods. Efforts to recover from
Agricultural industry
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has initiated a Small Hydro-Power (SHP) project, in collaboration with the European Union (EU), to enhance Nigeria's agricultural sector. The SHP initiative, titled "Promoting Small Hydropower Development and Circular Economy Approaches in Nigeria," aims to boost food value chains
Agricultural industry
Chinese Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Han Jun, met with Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture of Saudi Arabia, Abdulrahman AlFadley, and Minister of Agriculture and Livestock of Brazil, Carlos FÈívaro, in Beijing on May 12. The meetings aimed to strengthen cooperation between China and Saudi Arabia in areas
Agriculture
The Minister of Agriculture, Rizq Salimia, conducted a field visit to Tulkarm Governorate, where he provided agricultural production supplies to 96 farmers whose greenhouses were damaged adjacent to the Annexation Wall. The project, funded by OCHA and implemented by the Applied Research Institute Jerusalem (ARIJ), aims to enhance food security
Arab-Israeli conflicts
The two-month siege by Israel of the Gaza Strip has led to a hunger crisis, with residents relying on one meal a day, if they eat at all, and aid stocks dwindling. The flour, milk, and meat that were available during a brief ceasefire have disappeared from the market, leaving
Food supply
The Israeli blockade of Gaza has brought the region to the brink of a humanitarian crisis, leaving civilians with little to no access to food, medical supplies, and shelter. The United Nations World Food Programme has announced the depletion of its remaining food stock for Gazan families, and humanitarian aid
