Search Results for "Food Security"
China Deploys AI Robot to reshape Wheat Breeding, Boosting Food Security
China has unveiled a prototype AI-powered robot designed to assist in wheat breeding, aiming to accelerate the selection of superior strains and bolster food security. The robot, developed by Chinese …
Agri Extension Expert Seeks Slashing of GST Rates for Farm Sector to Retain Farmers in Agriculture and Ensure Food Security
Significant shifts identified across the world landscape. Stakeholders assess operational and strategic impacts following recent developments.
Unlocking the Power of Plant Genetic Resources for Food, Agriculture Through Plant Treaty’s Multilateral System
By Ibidunni Adetiloye When Nigerians discuss food security, the conversation often centres on fertiliser, tractors, irrigation and the huge volumes of food imported into the country. These are importa…
Liberia: Green Cities, Partners Launch €375k Farm Resilience Project
[Liberian Observer] Green Cities Inc. (GCI), in partnership with Action Against Hunger (AAH) and the Say No to Hunger Farmers' Cooperative, has launched a €375,000 agricultural initiative desig…
El Niño Alert: Mozambique Ranked Among Africa's Most Vulnerable As Southern Africa Braces for Drought and Heatwaves
Mozambique has been identified as one of the African countries most vulnerable to the impacts of El Niño, which is forecast to bring severe heatwaves, below-normal rainfall, and heightened drought ris…
UN Issues Call to Action on World's Vital Dryland Forests
The United Nations is issuing an urgent call to action on the world’s dryland forests - areas that sustain the food security and cultural identity of more than two billion people. Stakeholders assess …
India Draws Line on ‘weaponisation of Food’ at G20 Trade Ministers' Meet
Milwaukee, Oct 1 (IANS) India has cautioned against treating legitimate national measures to protect food security as the “weaponisation” of food, as G20 trade ministers began discussions on the use o…
Piyush Goyal Gets a ‘trade Minister for Life’ Tag from US Trade Chief at G20
At the G20 trade ministers' meeting in Milwaukee, US trade representative Jamieson Greer discussed key trade issues with Indian minister Piyush Goyal. They focused on food security, steel overcapacity…
Jaishankar Warns of 'major Food Crisis' in Coming Months Amid Ukraine, Iran-gulf Conflicts
On food security, Jaishankar noted that major grain exporters may be unable to ship, significant fertiliser shortages are emerging, and a Super El Niño is approaching — all pointing to a major food cr…
Jaishankar Sounds Alarm: 'major Food Crisis' Looming As Grain Exports Halt
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has warned of a 'major food crisis' in the coming months, citing the inability of major grain exporters to ship supplies, particularly through the Black…