Tag #Food Security

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Russia's Wheat Exports Soar in Q1 2025

In Q1 2025, Russian wheat exports surged, with a fivefold increase to Nigeria (262,000 metric tons), along with substantial increases to other African and Middle Eastern nations, reflecting a growing global reliance on Russian grain supplies.

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Local Food Initiatives Offer Solution to Netherlands' Food System Challenges

Local and regional food initiatives in the Netherlands are successfully tackling issues such as environmental degradation and rising obesity rates, which national efforts have failed to address, by fostering direct connections between consumers and producers and prioritizing sustainability.

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Global Phosphorus Overuse Threatens Environmental Stability and Food Security

Global phosphorus use is projected to double, exceeding the safe planetary boundary and causing widespread environmental damage, including costly algal blooms; solutions involve improving agricultural practices, strengthening regulations, and scaling up the market for recycled phosphorus.

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Climate Change Increases Arsenic in Rice, Posing Global Health Threat

A new study reveals climate change may increase arsenic levels in rice, potentially causing millions of additional cancer cases in China alone; researchers are exploring mitigation strategies but face a significant challenge.

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Turkish Cold Storage Facility Boosts Farm Incomes, Prevents Produce Loss

In Ankara's Beypazarı, Ahmet Gençer's government-subsidized cold storage facility, built with 40% grant and VAT exemption from TKDK, employs 30, preventing post-harvest losses and enabling year-round sales for farmers, addressing issues of fluctuating weather and market prices.

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US Assures Yemen Wheat Shipment Won't Be Wasted Despite Funding Cuts

The US State Department confirmed that a ship carrying wheat for Yemen, departing Oregon in early April and arriving in mid-May, will not be wasted, despite recent funding cuts that canceled USAID contracts with the World Food Programme, leaving the distribution plan unclear.

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China's Rural Revitalization Plan Faces Youth Recruitment Challenge

China's 10-year rural vitalization plan, released in April, aims to modernize agriculture and improve rural life for 700 million people by 2035, but faces challenges in attracting young people to rural farming careers due to low pay and difficult working conditions.

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China's 10-Year Rural Revitalization Plan: Addressing the Youth Gap in Agriculture

China's 10-year rural vitalization plan, released in April, aims to modernize agriculture and improve rural life for 700 million people by 2035, focusing on food security, global competitiveness, and technological adoption, but faces a challenge in attracting young people to rural agricultural caree...

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China Projects 7.8% Increase in Grain Yield by 2034

A new report forecasts a 7.8 percent increase in China's grain yield per unit area by 2034, driven by technological advancements and infrastructure improvements, alongside a projected decline in grain imports and increased exports of fruits and vegetables.

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Rice Pangenome Map Unveiled: Boosting Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture

Chinese scientists published a comprehensive map of rice genes in Nature, revealing 69,000 genes, 20% unique to wild rice and crucial for disease resistance and environmental adaptability, aiding in developing superior rice varieties to address global food security.

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Global Farmland Contaminated by Heavy Metals: Up to 17% Affected

A new study finds that up to 17% of global farmland contains excessive levels of heavy metals, impacting food safety and the health of 900 million to 1.4 billion people. The contamination is linked to both natural and human activities, with a significant "metal-rich corridor" spanning from Italy to ...

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China's Agriculture Shows Strength Amidst Global Uncertainty

China's agriculture and rural economy showed strong growth in Q1 2024, with increased production of various agricultural products, continued poverty reduction efforts, and rising rural consumption, all contributing to national economic stability despite external challenges.

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