Tag #Food Security

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US Envoy Optimistic About Ukraine Ceasefire Despite Russia's Cautious Stance

Amidst ongoing negotiations in Saudi Arabia and upcoming US-Russia talks, US special envoy Steve Wиткофф expressed optimism for a Ukraine ceasefire, focusing on a 30-day agreement on energy infrastructure and potential Black Sea shipping accords, despite the Kremlin's cautious outlook and significan...

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US Seeks Egg Supply Help From Italy Amidst Avian Flu Crisis

The US is facing an egg shortage due to avian flu, prompting them to seek help from Italy's Veneto region, a major egg producer. While Veneto can't meet US demand, it is offering expertise in sustainable farming practices instead.

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US Egg Shortage Due to Avian Flu Drives Prices Soar, Imports Sought

Avian flu outbreaks in the US have led to the culling of over 166 million birds, causing a 159% year-over-year price increase in eggs, exceeding \$10 per dozen in some areas; the US seeks egg imports from Europe and Turkey to alleviate the shortage, facing logistical and trade challenges.

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Combating Deforestation: A Global Call to Protect Forests and Secure Our Future

Deforestation, driven by agriculture, logging, and mining, threatens food security and climate stability; solutions include stricter land-use policies, sustainable agriculture, and reforestation initiatives, with examples of success in Indonesia and Costa Rica.

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Deforestation Threatens Food Security: Sustainable Solutions Needed

Driven by growing populations, deforestation resulted in the loss of approximately 10 million hectares of forests annually from 2015-2020; however, integrating forests with agriculture through agroforestry, silvopastoral systems, and land restoration can enhance food production and sustainability.

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ACLP Simplifies Access to Patented Crop Traits, Boosting European Agricultural Innovation

The Agricultural Crop Licensing Platform (ACLP), launched in 2023 by European plant breeding companies, simplifies access to over 95% of patented traits for European plant breeders, streamlining licensing agreements and offering arbitration to ensure fair access to crucial agricultural technologies,...

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Spain's Food Waste Law: Targets, Challenges, and Uncertain Impacts

Spain's new law aims to cut food waste by 50% in retail and consumption, and 20% in production by 2030; it mandates waste prevention plans, donation of surpluses, and reusable containers, but faces challenges in enforcement and household waste reduction.

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Spain's Family Farms Face Challenges Amidst New Law Proposal

More than 750,000 family farms sustain Spain's agriculture, but aging farmers, minifundia structures, and competition from large corporations threaten their survival; a new law aims to improve financing, generational transition, and market position.

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Resurrection Plants: A Key to Drought-Resistant Crops

Scientists are studying resurrection plants, capable of surviving months without water, to improve crop drought resistance, addressing projected agricultural losses from climate change estimated at \$16.6 billion in the US in 2023 alone.

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Glacial Melt Threatens Global Food Security and Water Resources

A UNESCO report reveals that climate change is causing unprecedented glacial melt, threatening two-thirds of global irrigated agriculture and exacerbating food insecurity for over half a billion people in developing mountain regions, while also increasing the risks of droughts, floods, and avalanche...

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Community Shop Combats Food Poverty with Innovative Social Supermarket Model

Community Shop, a social supermarket in Norwood, UK, combats food poverty by offering groceries at a third of the normal price, alongside cooking classes and community engagement, with plans to expand to four more London boroughs.

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Trump Tariffs and USDA Cuts Threaten US Farmers

President Trump's tariffs disrupt U.S. agricultural exports, especially to China, while potential USDA budget cuts threaten vital farmer support programs like the billion-dollar initiative for local produce procurement for food banks and school lunches.

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