EU Launches Open Application Process for Agri-Food Board
The European Commission launched the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), a consultative body with an open application process, to foster consensus and shape the EU's Vision for Agriculture and Food by February 19, 2025, addressing previous criticisms of exclusivity.
EU Launches Open Application Process for Agri-Food Board
The European Commission launched the European Board on Agriculture and Food (EBAF), a consultative body with an open application process, to foster consensus and shape the EU's Vision for Agriculture and Food by February 19, 2025, addressing previous criticisms of exclusivity.
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36% Bias Score
Senegal Halts Peanut Exports to Secure Domestic Supply
Facing harvest delays and insufficient processing capacity, the Senegalese government temporarily banned peanut exports from November 15th, 2024, to secure the domestic market, causing farmer concern over their primary income source.
Senegal Halts Peanut Exports to Secure Domestic Supply
Facing harvest delays and insufficient processing capacity, the Senegalese government temporarily banned peanut exports from November 15th, 2024, to secure the domestic market, causing farmer concern over their primary income source.
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44% Bias Score
Senegal Develops Drought-Resistant Peanuts
Researchers in Senegal are developing new drought-resistant peanut varieties to improve food security and address climate change challenges.
Senegal Develops Drought-Resistant Peanuts
Researchers in Senegal are developing new drought-resistant peanut varieties to improve food security and address climate change challenges.
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32% Bias Score
Carrefour Boycotts Mercosur Meat Amid Farmer Protests
French supermarket chain Carrefour pledges to boycott meat from Mercosur countries amid farmers' protests over a potential EU trade deal.
Carrefour Boycotts Mercosur Meat Amid Farmer Protests
French supermarket chain Carrefour pledges to boycott meat from Mercosur countries amid farmers' protests over a potential EU trade deal.
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40% Bias Score
Gambia's School Feeding Program Shows Positive Impact
An impact evaluation reveals the positive effects of Gambia's Home-Grown School Feeding Programme on children's nutrition, health, and education, while also noting some limitations.
Gambia's School Feeding Program Shows Positive Impact
An impact evaluation reveals the positive effects of Gambia's Home-Grown School Feeding Programme on children's nutrition, health, and education, while also noting some limitations.
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24% Bias Score
UK Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Reforms
British farmers protest new inheritance tax reforms, fearing they will be forced to sell their farms to pay the levy.
UK Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Reforms
British farmers protest new inheritance tax reforms, fearing they will be forced to sell their farms to pay the levy.
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36% Bias Score
$1 Billion in US Aid for Drought-Stricken Africa
U.S. President Joe Biden announced $1 billion in new humanitarian aid on December 3, 2024, in Luanda, Angola, to address the food insecurity crisis affecting over 30 million people in southern Africa due to historic droughts exacerbated by El Niño, with funds channeled through USAID and the State De...
$1 Billion in US Aid for Drought-Stricken Africa
U.S. President Joe Biden announced $1 billion in new humanitarian aid on December 3, 2024, in Luanda, Angola, to address the food insecurity crisis affecting over 30 million people in southern Africa due to historic droughts exacerbated by El Niño, with funds channeled through USAID and the State De...
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40% Bias Score
Sierra Leone's Rice Crisis and the Quest for Self-Sufficiency
Sierra Leone faces a severe food insecurity crisis due to high rice prices. The government aims to achieve rice self-sufficiency through a large-scale plan, but concerns exist regarding its impact on smallholder farmers.
Sierra Leone's Rice Crisis and the Quest for Self-Sufficiency
Sierra Leone faces a severe food insecurity crisis due to high rice prices. The government aims to achieve rice self-sufficiency through a large-scale plan, but concerns exist regarding its impact on smallholder farmers.
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32% Bias Score
Cyberattack Causes Grocery Shortages Before Thanksgiving
A cybersecurity incident at Ahold Delhaize, parent company of Stop & Shop and Hannaford, leads to widespread product shortages in the Northeast US, raising concerns about food supply chain vulnerabilities and ransomware attacks.
Cyberattack Causes Grocery Shortages Before Thanksgiving
A cybersecurity incident at Ahold Delhaize, parent company of Stop & Shop and Hannaford, leads to widespread product shortages in the Northeast US, raising concerns about food supply chain vulnerabilities and ransomware attacks.
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36% Bias Score
Gambia's Successful School Meals Programme
The Gambia's School Meals Programme, a joint initiative of WFP and MOBSE, is making a significant difference in addressing food insecurity and improving educational outcomes for over 150,000 children.
Gambia's Successful School Meals Programme
The Gambia's School Meals Programme, a joint initiative of WFP and MOBSE, is making a significant difference in addressing food insecurity and improving educational outcomes for over 150,000 children.
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32% Bias Score
Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Changes in London
Thousands of farmers protested in London against the UK government's proposed changes to inheritance tax affecting farms, with celebrity Jeremy Clarkson among the protestors.
Farmers Protest Inheritance Tax Changes in London
Thousands of farmers protested in London against the UK government's proposed changes to inheritance tax affecting farms, with celebrity Jeremy Clarkson among the protestors.
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48% Bias Score
EU Grain Production Crisis
The EU is facing a grain production crisis due to adverse weather, high costs, and competition from Ukraine, impacting farmers and potentially food security.
EU Grain Production Crisis
The EU is facing a grain production crisis due to adverse weather, high costs, and competition from Ukraine, impacting farmers and potentially food security.
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28% Bias Score