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๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Citizens Plan National Thanksgiving Match for Mutharika, Cite Food, Fuel and Economic Gains

Citizens in Malawi are organizing a nationwide thanksgiving match to express appreciation for President Arthur Peter Mutharika's economic policies.

Mar 23 โ€ข 05:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is the biggest 'LOCKDOWN' coming after COVID? What is the world's preparation?

Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions are leading to concerns of a new global lockdown akin to COVID-19.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Can China massively reduce food imports with super-efficient unmanned rice farms?

China is developing highly efficient unmanned rice farms, which could significantly boost domestic grain production and reduce food imports.

Mar 22 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Foods and items banned from hand luggage that aren't technically liquids

Certain food items and other non-liquid commodities are restricted in hand luggage during air travel, potentially surprising travelers unaware of these regulations.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Could ultra-precise harvest forecast give China an advantage in Iran war fallout?

China's ability to accurately predict grain outputs could provide strategic advantages amid geopolitical instability from the Iran conflict.

Mar 22 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Government neglect of processors fueling food insecurity โ€” Spectra boss

The CEO of Spectra Industries highlights the neglect of local food processors by the Nigerian government, which contributes to ongoing food insecurity in the country.

Mar 22 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

FAO expert: A major disruption in global food supplies is weeks away

Maximo Torero of the FAO warns that the ongoing war in the Middle East may lead to significant disruptions in global food supplies within weeks.

Mar 21 โ€ข 13:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Strait of Hormuz: It's Not Just Oil โ€“ They Feed 100 Million People

The Strait of Hormuz is crucial not only for global energy security but also as a primary food supply route for over 100 million people in the Gulf region.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Food stuck in the strait - risk of shortage and price shock

Gulf states face potential food shortages and rising prices due to reliance on imports and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 21 โ€ข 08:50 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

In Madagascar, producing local seeds adapted to the climate to improve food security

In Madagascar, local seed production tailored to the climate aims to enhance food security in response to climate change.

Mar 21 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Cooking Over Open Fire - How the War Impacts the World's Poor

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is leading to severe fuel shortages, forcing people in countries like India and Sri Lanka to resort to cooking over open fires.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Shea Industry Key to 24-Hour Economy

The launch of the Shea 2026 Conference in Ghana aims to integrate the shea industry with the national 24-Hour Economy initiative to enhance productivity and job creation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:28 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Northern Ghana Faces Rising Climate Threats - Bewda

A local non-profit organization in northern Ghana is urging for greater collaboration between communities and government to effectively address climate change challenges.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

EILI ARULA: "What are you complaining about, when you have a ten-thousand-euro machine under you!"

Farmers protested in cities on Thursday, seeking to raise awareness about the critical factors affecting food security and the agricultural sector in Estonia.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Farmers made themselves visible, but are they audible too?

Estonian farmers drew attention to food security concerns by driving tractors with banners across the country.

Mar 19 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

This Gurudwara has become a support for the needy and hungry amidst the LPG crisis, see

In response to the LPG gas shortage in Mumbai, the Gurudwara Shri Nanak Darbar has started providing free meals for those in need.

Mar 19 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Iran war exposes Gulf economies' food, water vulnerability

The ongoing conflict in Iran has revealed the vulnerabilities of Gulf economies, particularly regarding their reliance on food and water security.

Mar 19 โ€ข 13:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Zhang Jinshui, the Chinese Scientist Who Helped Improve Food Security, Died at 47

Zhang Jinshui, a prominent Chinese scientist renowned for enhancing food security through satellite technology, passed away at the age of 47.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Canned Goods, Rice, Pasta... The War in the Middle East Drives Households to Make 'Precautionary' Purchases

The ongoing war in the Middle East has led to an unusual increase in precautionary purchases of canned goods, rice, and pasta among French households.

Mar 19 โ€ข 11:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Gallery: Farmers Gather to Protest

Farmers across Estonia gathered with their tractors to protest and emphasize the importance of food security in the country.

Mar 19 โ€ข 08:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

BBC exclaims a surprising fact about Finnish grocery stores

The BBC highlights the role of grocery stores in Finland's security strategy, emphasizing their preparedness for crises such as war or cyberattacks.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PHOTOS โŸฉ Farmers gathered for protest

Farmers in Estonia protested today to highlight food security issues, gathering near major road intersections with approximately 400 tractors.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

EU: Let the Free Seed Kick in the Soil

A commentary urging the preservation of seed freedom, reflecting on ownership and sharing of seeds among farmers.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Leading Chinese remote-sensing scientist Zhang Jinshui dies at 47

Renowned Chinese remote-sensing scientist Zhang Jinshui passed away at the age of 47, leaving a significant impact on the country's food security efforts using satellite technologies.

Mar 19 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

European countries are worried about fertilizer price increase due to the war

Countries in Europe are expressing concern over the rising prices of fertilizers, driven by the ongoing conflict affecting global supply chains.

Mar 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
World

The Silent Battle for Food

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is significantly impacting global food security, particularly through disruptions in agricultural supply chains and fertilizer prices.

Mar 18 โ€ข 19:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
World

Tens of millions more in acute hunger if Mideast war drags on, UN warns

The UN warns that prolonged conflict in the Middle East will exacerbate global hunger, potentially impacting tens of millions more people.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In five years: Argentina could increase its animal protein production by 50%

Argentina has the potential to increase its animal protein production by 50% in the next five years, according to projections unveiled during the launch of a new animal nutrition congress.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Brooke Rollins, Robert Kennedy Jr: Weโ€™re bringing families more healthy foods in a SNAP

Brooke Rollins and Robert Kennedy Jr. advocate for reforms to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to increase access to healthy foods as part of a broader initiative to address chronic health issues in the U.S.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Terras joins farmers' protest

Minister Hendrik Johannes Terras will join farmers in their protest tomorrow to raise awareness about food security issues in Estonia.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

Warning: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz poses a threat not only to oil prices โ€“ another crisis could occur

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could lead to surging oil prices and trigger a broader crisis including threats to global food security due to potential fertilizer shortages.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Terras joins the farmers' protest

Minister Hendrik Johannes Terras is joining a farmers' protest in Estonia to raise awareness about food security.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Centrist, Constitutional Democratic Party, and Komeito Parties Agree to Join the National Conference Together

Three political parties in Japan have agreed to participate in the National Conference to discuss food consumption tax reductions and other financial assistance measures.

Mar 18 โ€ข 05:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Edmonton aims to eliminate restrictive covenants in the name of grocery access and food affordability

Edmonton city council has passed a motion to remove restrictive covenants around properties to enhance access to grocery stores and combat food deserts in the city.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
World

If Fighting in Iran Continues, Approximately 45 Million More People Worldwide May Face Food Insecurity, UN

The World Food Programme warns that continued fighting between the U.S.-Israel and Iran could lead to approximately 45 million additional people facing food insecurity worldwide by June.

Mar 17 โ€ข 23:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Bordeaux: 'Fast food is invading us and bringing drug dealing and insecurity,' warns a Bordeaux resident

A Bordeaux resident expresses concern over the increasing presence of fast food outlets in the city, linking them to the decline of traditional shops and rising insecurity.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
World

UN: Over 45 million vulnerable people are threatened by hunger

The UN warns that over 45 million people in the Middle East face hunger due to ongoing conflicts.

Mar 17 โ€ข 18:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

UN: War Pressures Food Chains, Raises Fertilizer Prices, and Intensifies Global Hunger Risks

The UN warns that the impacts of war in the Middle East are threatening the global food system, exacerbating hunger risks amid increased production costs and supply chain disruptions.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Warning of hunger amidst the ongoing conflict

The article discusses the warning of hunger as a result of the ongoing conflict in the region.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

UN warns 45 million more risk acute hunger if Mideast war persists

A UN report warns that if the Middle East conflict continues, an additional 45 million people could face acute hunger, pushing global hunger levels to a record high.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
World

UN: as the war in the Middle East drags on, tens of millions of people face famine

The UN warns of a looming famine affecting millions if the Middle Eastern conflict continues, exacerbated by soaring food prices and extreme weather events.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Rando Vรคrnik: Global impacts are making Estonia's food system vulnerable

Rando Vรคrnik discusses how Estonia's food system is under pressure from global influences such as rising energy prices, geopolitical shocks, and inadequate funding, leading to concerns over food security.

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

See where farmers will demonstrate on Thursday

On March 19, farmers in Estonia will gather with tractors in major city roundabouts as part of the agricultural sector action "Agriculture at a Crossroads."

Mar 17 โ€ข 12:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Centrist Party Plans to Participate in the National Conference; Three Party Leaders Meeting on the 18th Raises Concerns About Lagging Discussions

The Centrist Reform Union plans to participate in discussions regarding consumption tax cuts on food and refundable tax credits at the National Social Security Conference, amidst fears of being left behind in debates.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Unnecessary worry โ€“ the food supply is sufficient for Swedes in crisis

A new report reveals that Sweden produces enough food to sustain its population even in times of crisis, contradicting fears of food shortages.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Cresol develops project for agroecological food between Brazil and Uruguay

Cresol Agri-Agรชncia has launched a collaborative project focused on enhancing agroecological food production between Brazil and Uruguay from 2022 to 2026.

Mar 16 โ€ข 19:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Energy Crisis: India's Bad Awakening

India faces a severe energy crisis as reliance on imported natural gas from the Gulf, particularly impacted by the ongoing Iran conflict, leads to panic and shortages of cooking gas.

Mar 16 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

War in the Middle East: The Impact on Fertilizer and Food Imports in Africa

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is disrupting international trade, particularly affecting Africa's agricultural markets and its reliance on fertilizer and grain imports.

Mar 16 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Africa particularly vulnerable as Iran conflict disrupts supply chains, say experts

Experts warn that African nations face increased vulnerability due to supply chain disruptions caused by conflicts in the Middle East, particularly in the availability of fertiliser essential for agriculture.

Mar 16 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Mart Saarma: Genetic Technology Gives Cultivated Plants Precision Breeding Cloak

Mart Saarma discusses how genetic technology enables precision breeding in cultivated plants, which can significantly help combat global hunger.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:11 UTC

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