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Organizers of the "We20" conference, a meeting of 400 participants discussing global issues, were told by the New Delhi police to end the meeting due to a lack of proper permission in a high-security zone. The meeting, which was held in advance of the G-20 summit hosted by
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The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) has issued a report highlighting the Green Belt's untapped potential to address climate change, nature decline, and food security concerns. The report, 'State of the Green Belt 2023', emphasizes the need to make the Green Belt "greener, wetter,
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Advances in genomic sequencing technology have revolutionized the field of agriculture and food safety in Bangladesh. The country's researchers have made significant breakthroughs in sequencing the genomes of various crops, livestock, and microbes, providing valuable insights into the genetic composition of these organisms. This knowledge has enabled the
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Soaring food prices and increasing extreme weather events have raised concerns about a looming grain shortage, potentially devastating the world's poorest. However, the global wheat market's steady supply and the financial motives behind the surge in prices suggest otherwise. The war in Ukraine, although disrupting wheat
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Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack recently chaired the Food Security Ministerial as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) participation in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum (APEC) U.S. Host Year. The event highlighted the critical relationship between agri-food systems and climate change, food security, and sustainable
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Researchers from the University of Surrey have published a meta-analysis exploring the effects of various factors on crop yields in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA). The study, led by Michael Gargaro and Richard J. Murphy, found that CEA systems produce significantly higher yields than traditional field-based agriculture, with an average of 3.
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As scientists increasingly link climate change to frequent extreme weather events affecting food production, the European Union is considering relaxing its legislation on genetic engineering and GMO crops. The potential move aims to accelerate the development of more resilient crops, guaranteeing food security and keeping Europe abreast of scientific advancements
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In a push for greater cooperation and innovation in the face of climate change, Spanish Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Luis Planas has emphasized the need for a transition towards more sustainable, productive agri-food models. This is to guarantee global food security, as he addressed the "V Ministerial
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Scientists at Banda University of Agriculture and Technology conducted a study to assess the impact of climate change on wheat crops, specifically focusing on temperature and drought stress. The research, published in Frontiers in Plant Science, aimed to understand the effects of heat and combined heat-drought stress on wheat production
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The European Parliament's Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI) has voted against the EU Nature Restoration Law, citing the protection of short-term economic interests of big agriculture and forestry lobbies. This decision comes despite mounting scientific evidence that natural restoration is crucial for ensuring long-term food security
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attendance at the G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, marks a significant milestone in his country's diplomatic efforts. As the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the city since India conducted nuclear tests in 1974, Modi's visit assumes great importance,
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Policymakers and business leaders from around the world are meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss strategies for tackling obstacles to sustainable development. The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group's 48th Annual Meetings, underway under the theme "Partnerships to Fend off Crises," are bringing together high-ranking government
