All posts tagged "food insecurity"
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60Maize News in EnglishMaize prices in Kenya and Malawi have soared, but Tanzania’s haven’t: economists explain why
Maize prices in Kenya and Malawi remain high due to several factors. In Malawi, high fertiliser costs and poor weather reduced maize...
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70Rice News in EnglishHunger: Nigeria Federal Gov’t Releases 740 Trucks Of Rice Nationwide
The federal government has launched a nationwide rice distribution to address food insecurity, involving 740 trucks delivering rice to the 36 states...
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90Rice News in EnglishPhilippines: Soaring rice prices in Philippines spark consumer concerns
Soaring rice prices in the Philippines have sparked public discontent and fears of worsening food insecurity among low-income households. In Metropolitan Manila,...
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72Maize News in EnglishGMO: Nigerian Farmers Divided Over Tela Maize
Nigeria's approval of genetically modified (GM) maize, Tela maize, has sparked controversy over GMO food safety. While the government sees it as...
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99Maize News in EnglishFarmers blame 50% monthly hike in maize price, poultry closures for current increase in egg prices
Egg prices have surged in recent weeks across Nigeria, with a crate now retailing for N200, up from N150 a month ago,...
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100Maize News in EnglishFG To Import 20,000MT Of Rice, Maize Seeds To Fight Food Insecurity
Nigeria's federal government plans urgent rice and maize seed imports totaling 10,000MT each to boost domestic food production amidst rising food insecurity,...
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124Maize News in EnglishFG To Import 20,000MT Of Rice, Maize Seeds To Fight Food Insecurity
The Nigerian federal government has announced plans to import 10,000MT of rice and maize seeds each, aiming to boost domestic food production...
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87Maize News in EnglishNationwide Hunger: Tinubu’s government sends 1,000 metric tons of food to Benue
President Bola Tinubu's government has donated 1,005 metric tons of grains to Benue state to combat widespread hunger and stagflation. During a...
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154Maize News in EnglishBritish American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation invests N4bn, empowers 1,000 Ogun maize farmers
BATNF and Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture collaborate to support 1,000 maize farmers, aiming for productivity, profitability, and sustainability. Investment exceeds N4...
