Top news of the week: 19.10.2023.
Close agriculture gender gap to enhance global food security
As events take place to mark the October 15 International Day of Rural Women, the financial institutions must do more to support women farmers.
Disasters cost agriculture €3.6 trillion over 30 years
A UN agency report says the frequency of natural disasters has quadrupled since the 1970s
‘Diversify food farming hubs geographically’
KUALA LUMPUR: Diversifying food production hubs geographically can improve food security nationwide as it will prevent over-reliance on national food production in certain areas, said ...
Fighting food insecurity means following the urban lead
My fellow local leaders and I urge the EU to not further delay action and keep the promises of the European Green Deal, Vice-President of Lyon Métropole Jérémy Camus writes.
Food Shortages May Lead To ‘Civil Unrest’ In Developed Nations
A study published Thursday found the U.K may experience "civil unrest" over impending food shortages, leading social scientists everywhere to say, "well duh."
The rewards – and challenges – of growing your own food
If growing our own food is so important, why should community gardens lead such a precarious existence with minimal public funding and no long-term legal protections?
Bayer plans to bring 1 million hectares under its direct-seeded rice in India by 2030
Bayer plans to bring one million hectares in India under its direct-seeded rice (DSR) by 2030, supporting over two million early adopter smallholder rice farmers through its DirectAcres ...
Agriculture 2.0: Transforming India’s farming landscape
.India's agri-landscape stands on the brink of a monumental transformation, driven by AI, IoT, and data analytics. Precision farming, data-driven insights, and smart tech promise increased ...