All posts tagged "food security"
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86Wheat News in EnglishDoes India really need stocking limits on wheat?
India’s Agriculture Ministry reports a record wheat harvest of 112.93 million tonnes, yet the government imposed stock limits from June 24 to...
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142Rice News in EnglishThe Philippines needs rice — but young people don’t want to farm it
In Nueva Ecija, Philippines, rice farming symbolizes life, with dwindling appeal among youth. Average age of farmers is rising at 56, exacerbating...
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81Maize News in EnglishNigerian govt defends approval of GMO maize
The National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA) reassured Nigerians about the safety of TELA Maize, emphasizing its thorough risk assessment and approval process....
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85Wheat News in EnglishIndia to resume wheat imports by duty cut & make open market sales to cool prices
India plans to resume wheat imports by cutting duties and implementing import limits and open market sales, aiming to stabilize prices and...
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81Wheat News in EnglishClimate-proofing India’s daily bread: The race for resilient wheat
Amidst rising climate challenges in India's wheat belt, farmers like Sukha Singh in Ramba, Haryana, are turning to climate-resilient wheat varieties. Despite...
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76Ethanol & Bioenergy News in EnglishEthanol: An eco-friendly fuel or another green mirage?
The rise of ethanol as a green fuel is under scrutiny, with concerns over its environmental and food security impacts. Ethanol's production...
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83Sugar News in EnglishGMO seeds to bring ‘agricultural slavery’ in Pakistan, warns Altaf
Pasban Democratic Party Chairman Altaf Shakoor warned that the introduction of Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) seeds in Pakistan could lead to agricultural...
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101Sugar News in EnglishEnsure food security and improve efficiency of food distribution across the country: Food and Consumer Affairs Minister
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi, along with Secretary Sanjeev Chopra, conducted a surprise visit to FCI headquarters, focusing on operational efficiencies and food...
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129Maize News in EnglishMalawi farming experiment shows how simple changes can boost maize yields and improve soil
In northern Malawi, smallholder farmers face challenges due to unpredictable rainfall and high temperatures, causing soil erosion and declining fertility. Trials by...
