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The Western Cape Department of Agriculture joined the global community in commemorating World Food Day on 16 October 2025, under the theme "Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future." The department, in partnership with the Swartland Municipality and Cape Agency for Sustainable Integrated Development in
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On the occasion of World Food Day 2025, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, emphasized the importance of collective action to protect the planet's vital resources and empower rural women, who play a key role
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The province has confirmed plans for a new plant and animal health centre in Abbotsford, with a proposed location at 34252 King Rd. The $496 million project, announced on October 14, aims to replace the current centre, which has been operating in the city for 25 years and experienced water
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The Rome Water Dialogue 2025, held at the FAO headquarters, gathered international experts and governments to address the pressing issue of sustainable water management for resilient agriculture and food security. The event, organized in collaboration with the World Food Forum, highlighted the importance of integrated policies and collective action to
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The world marks World Food Day 2025 under the theme "Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Better Future," emphasizing the need for collective action to secure a sustainable and hunger-free tomorrow. As climate change poses the greatest challenge to global food security, smallholders and marginal farmers
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As severe rainfall challenges agricultural production, the Shaanxi Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has deployed the "three autumns" work to respond scientifically to the weather and ensure food security. The province is currently experiencing a critical period for autumn grain harvesting, with southern Shaanxi nearing completion
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The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Representative in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Farrukh Toirov, praised the country's strategic position in regional food production and agricultural innovation. Speaking at the 24th Tehran International Livestock, Poultry, and Industries Exhibition, Toirov emphasized the FAO's
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The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Haiti's prolonged crisis is driving rising hunger and malnutrition, with a record 5.7 million people, or 51% of the total population, currently experiencing acute levels of hunger. This is a three percent increase from last year, according to
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A decade ago, West Africa established a system to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock. However, the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding from regional organisations. The mechanism provided data on trade patterns, livestock, and zoonotic diseases, which are essential for assessing
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Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 World Food Forum, urging global leaders to end hunger and wars, and proposing six measures to transform the system and ensure global food security. Prof Yunus pointed out that while the world spends $2.7 trillion annually on
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Countries in West Africa set up a unique trade monitoring mechanism a decade ago to track intra-regional trade in agricultural products and livestock. However, the system was closed down in 2022 due to a lack of funding from regional organizations. This has resulted in a lack of up-to-date trade data,
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Research conducted by Sebastian Kilian Gauly and his team at Justus-Liebig-University Giessen in Germany has shed light on the importance of food forests and forest gardens in achieving sustainable development. These multifunctional agroforestry systems enhance biodiversity, support community well-being, and contribute to food security. However, the inconsistent terminology surrounding these
