\"Angola's Path to Sustainable Prosperity: Harnessing Solar and Soil to Diversify its Economy\"
\"High unemployment in Angola (30%, 53% among youth) and \$3bn annual food imports highlight the need for economic diversification, focusing on the country's vast solar and agricultural resources to create jobs and reduce reliance on oil, which constitutes 30 percent of GDP and over 90 percent of ex...
\"Angola's Path to Sustainable Prosperity: Harnessing Solar and Soil to Diversify its Economy\"
\"High unemployment in Angola (30%, 53% among youth) and \$3bn annual food imports highlight the need for economic diversification, focusing on the country's vast solar and agricultural resources to create jobs and reduce reliance on oil, which constitutes 30 percent of GDP and over 90 percent of ex...
Progress
44% Bias Score
USDA Launches Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk for H5N1 bird flu in six states starting December 16, aiming to track and contain the virus's spread in dairy cattle, addressing previous farmer concerns about income loss from quarantines.
USDA Launches Nationwide Raw Milk Testing for H5N1 Bird Flu
The USDA will begin nationwide testing of raw milk for H5N1 bird flu in six states starting December 16, aiming to track and contain the virus's spread in dairy cattle, addressing previous farmer concerns about income loss from quarantines.
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8% Bias Score
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.
Progress
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.
Progress
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.
Progress
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.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Grassland Degradation Threatens Global Food and Climate Security
Grasslands, vital for climate change mitigation and supporting 25% of the global population, are critically underprotected (only 12% protected), suffering degradation from unsustainable practices, impacting food and water security; WWF advocates for integrated land management at COP16.
Grassland Degradation Threatens Global Food and Climate Security
Grasslands, vital for climate change mitigation and supporting 25% of the global population, are critically underprotected (only 12% protected), suffering degradation from unsustainable practices, impacting food and water security; WWF advocates for integrated land management at COP16.
Progress
28% Bias Score
Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says
A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.
Canadian Food Prices to Rise 3-5% in 2025, Report Says
A new report predicts a 3-5% rise in Canadian food prices in 2025, potentially costing a family of four an extra $800 annually due to climate change, labor issues, new policies, and global events; meat prices may jump up to 6%.
Progress
24% 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...
Progress
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.
Progress
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.
Progress
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.
Progress
32% Bias Score