All posts tagged "food security"
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159Maize 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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184Wheat 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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153Wheat 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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189Ethanol & 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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152Sugar 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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163Sugar 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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230Maize 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...
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156Maize 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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194Maize News in EnglishGMOs return to haunt Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe faces renewed debate over GMOs amid a severe drought, prompting discussions on importing genetically modified maize. Despite longstanding skepticism, officials allow...
