NEWS
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Govt unveils big revenue measures in ‘mini budget’
DAWN.comOn a proposal from the Ministry of National Food Security and Research for enlarging the scope of export of wheat, the export of wheat flour (atta) was … -
Wall Street Journal
Venezuela Confronts Retail Sector
Wall Street Journal… as ANSA, were called to the presidential palace to meet with Vice President of Food Security and Sovereignty Carlos Osorio, Mr. Aguerrevere said. -
InterAksyon
Rice trading price now stable, says food security chief Pangilinan
InterAksyonAside from good harvest, rice producing areas were spared by recent powerful typhoons,” said Pangilinan, the presidential assistant for food security … -
Nature World News
Cereal Crops Brace For Flooding
Nature World NewsIt seems that reprogramming plants to respond in certain ways to environmental conditions may be the answer to food security in the future, especially … -
Snatching Defeat From the Jaws of Victory
Huffington Post… ended on January 27, 2015 when the judge threw the case out because, despite all the industry’s hysterical claims of food security Armageddon and … -
Saudi Gazette
GCC leads sustainable public-private sector synergy to tackle global food security issues
Saudi GazetteDUBAI — GCC nations can play a leading role in spearheading strategic public-private sector partnerships to tackle global food security concerns, …Food wastage a growing concern for UAE – The NationalGCC leading sustainable public-private sector synergy to tackle global food security concerns – Zawya (registration)Dubai Chamber reviews the status of the food and beverages sector – Zawya (registration) -
Sacramento Business Journal
Arcadia’s modified rice tests well in drought, normal conditions
Sacramento Business JournalRice is a critical crop for food security for more than half of the world’s population. Mark Anderson covers technology, agriculture, banking and finance, …Arcadia Biosciences and Mahyco Achieve Product Development Milestone for Water Use Efficient … – Business Wire (press release) -
The Express Tribune
Food security: Ministry seeks early amendment in Seed Act
The Express TribuneThe Ministry of National Food Security and Research wants an early amendment in the Seed Act 1976 in an effort to strengthen the country’s seed … -
NYOOOZ
DRDO selects two NIT Goa students for medical project
Times of India… pointed out that one of the major challenges before India remained sustainable agriculture which is vital if the country wants to achieve food security. -
Pakistan Today
ECC rolls up sleeves for filling national kitty
Pakistan TodayOn a proposal moved by Ministry of National Food Security and Research for enlarging the scope of export of wheat, the export of wheat flour was also … -
Asheville Citizen-Times
Asheville Mast General hosts Valentine’s food drive
Asheville Citizen-TimesThis is the 12th year Mast Store has partnered with its local communities’ food security agencies to bolster their pantries in the lull after the holidays. -
Sudan Vision
Considerable Gains At the Germany’s Green Week Fair
Sudan VisionThe experts’ sessions discussed the role of the satellite data in the food security, rural development, sustainable food supplies in a growing economic … -
Out in the fields, all is not well
Chandigarh TribuneTo increase production in the upper areas, districts of Pauri, Tehri, Almora and Pithoragarh have been selected under the National Food Security … -
The Globe and Mail
Thinking of those who go hungry, I set myself a challenge
The Globe and MailIn recent weeks, I’d been thinking a lot about people without food security: panhandlers; the working poor; schoolchildren; the elderly; people reliant … -
KBTX
Sole finalist for A&M president weighs in on control over tuition
Austin American-StatesmanHe cited its programs in food security, aerospace, business, and animal and medical life sciences. He said he didn’t know enough to have an opinion … -
The National
Milan Expo to strengthen ties between UAE and Italy
The National“Nutrition and food security is one of our many common ties,” said Luigi Scordamaglia, the president of the Italian Food and Drink Industry Federation. -
Jammeh Rewards Basse-Based Youth Farmers’ Club
AllAfrica.com… for answering to President Jammeh’s decade-long call on Gambians to go back to the land for improved agricultural development and food security. -
Batan to release five prime crop seedlings
Jakarta Post… Energy Agency (Batan) says it will release five prime food crop seedlings in 2015 to increase Indonesia’s food self-sufficiency and food security. -
FoodNavigator-Asia.com
Food security: One of humanity’s ‘most significant challenges’
FoodNavigator-Asia.comWhile food security is nothing new, the scale and interconnectedness of the problem the world is now facing make it “one of the most significant … -
Geeska Afrika
Ethiopia Celebrated 50 Years of Diplomatic Relation with Canada
Geeska AfrikaHe extended his appreciation and gratitude to the contribution made by the Canadian Government in the areas of food security, health and good … -
The National
Al Ghurair adds to storage capacity with grain silos in Egypt
The National“Food security is all about water security and that is why we should be concerned. We are blessed to be in a corridor of consuming countries and … -
Cannabis Science President & CEO, Raymond C. Dabney is named Vice Chair of the CFA Africa …
PR Newswire (press release)… to establish five standing subcommittees on EDUCATION, AGRICULTURE, FOOD SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY & COMMUNICATION, LEADERSHIP, … -
Voice of America
Laos Faces Pressure to Stall Decision on Lower Mekong River Dam
Voice of America… the World Bank, and the United States) in the southern Laos town of Pakse centered on issues of water resources, energy needs and food security. -
Gulf Business News
GCC Countries Are Not Food Insecure – Expert
Gulf Business News“Food security can be measured in two ways- there is national level food security which is mostly related to food availability, then there is food security … -
Yale Environment 360
As Extreme Weather Increases, A Push for Advanced Forecasts
Yale Environment 360More frequent weather extremes could also trigger disease outbreaks, jeopardize food security and water availability, and even lead to political … -
Revelstoke Mountaineer
Revelstoke Food Security Strategy aims to grow secure local food system
Revelstoke MountaineerA new Revelstoke Food Security Strategy is designed to bring changes that improve our access to healthy and locally grown produce, making us less … -
Simcoe.com
Meaford Rotary donates thousands to GBSS nutrition programs
Simcoe.com“When kids are hungry or experience food security issues they cannot focus or learn to their full potential. Both the Food for Thought and Backpacks for … -
Chron.com
Peace needed for food security in South Sudan, says Oxfam
EkklesiaOnly a lasting peace settlement in South Sudan can create the conditions for food security and development, says a leading aid and development … -
China to direct farm machinery subsidies to growers of key crops
ReutersMaintaining food security has been one of China’s top policy priorities for several years, as rapid urbanisation swallows up arable farmland and … -
Fitch Affirms COFCO HK at ‘A-‘; Outlook Stable
ReutersThose two overseas acquisitions demonstrate its role as the Chinese government’s key policy tool for ensuring food security for the country. NAL and … -
durhamregion.com
Celebrity chef Jamie Kennedy talks ‘field-to-fork’ at Durham College
durhamregion.comIt could segue into being part of a hotel or food journalism, or you might go into policy or food security or farming. There are so many options. -
Aaj News
Rs 218.38 bln released for development projects under PSDP
Aaj News… have been earmarked in the budget of current year whereas Rs414 million have been released for National Food Security and Research Division. -
ThePigSite.com
Philippines Agriculture to Continue Growth in 2015
ThePigSite.com“Our tasks at the DA continue to revolve around the goals of sustained food security and increased rural incomes – but with stronger emphasis on … -
Zawya (registration)
Hassad Food’s unit buys 33% stake in A’Saffa for OMR38m
Zawya (registration)… fund of Qatar, with a mandate to run a profitable business with sustainable growth as well as to contribute to the food security programme for Qatar.
WEB
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Global Food Security: Addressing the Challenge
FutureLearnNew free online courses are now live on FutureLearn and ready for you to join, while many past courses are getting ready to run again. Here’s our … -
Food Security Min meets cooperative officials
Ceylon TodayFood Security Min meets cooperative officials. The cooperative societies in the last few years have been plagued with inefficient management, high … -
Food security: Ministry seeks early amendment in Seed Act
Pakistan News TodayThe Ministry of National Food Security and Research wants an early amendment in the Seed Act 1976 in an effort to strengthen the country’s seed … -
GCC leading sustainable public-private sector synergy to tackle global food security concerns
wam.aeA top-level platform to build coherent global governance on food security policy and strategy, the World Food Security Summit brought together … -
New Brunswick doctors, dietitians recognize exceptional school food with
BC Food Security GatewayFood Security News / New Brunswick doctors, dietitians recognize exceptional school food with ‘Where to Eat’ guide. New Brunswick doctors … -
The use of quality seeds can help achieve food security– SEEDPAG
Rite 90.1FMAccording to him, the desire to achieve food security and food self-sufficiency in the country requires adequate quantities of certified seeds of all … -
Investing in Women, Understanding the Gender Gap
Food Security NetworkInvesting in women is a safe bet and can be a driving factor in economic growth. This has been a core tenet of the microfinance industry where women … -
Honduras – Food security, nutrition and resilience in the dry corridor
UK Trade & InvestmentThe overall objective of this project is to improve the food security and nutrition of 15,000 rural households by (i) building sustainable farming systems … -
Vacancy announcement- Chief of Party, Development Food Assistance Program, Catholic Relief …
Food Security Information Network (FSIN) -detailCatholic Relief Services is seeking a qualified Chief of Party for an anticipated five-year Title II Development Food Assistance Program (DFAP) in Mali. -
Food Security [ LILONGWE ]
HumanitarianResponseFood Security [ LILONGWE ]. share. Address: DoDMA. Malawi. Contact(s): … Clusters/Sectors: Food Security (Malawi). Location: Malawi. Disasters:. -
I have (part 7) started a free online course about food security
SparkPeoplestarted a free online course called “Our Hungry Planet: Agriculture, People and Food Security” which considers how the food we grow, buy, eat and … -
Gender, climate change and food security
Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures. – University of SheffieldClimate change, and for that matter food security, is a wicked problem. As I learned that evening through our discussions and the speakers, climate … -
how does climate change affect food security
Bullhorn ReachLEARN MORE : 1. Join http://tinyurl.com/ecoguide2u 2. Free Eco Guides ( Articles, News, Videos ) 3. Learn and Train How to Be “ECO” 4. Check … -
Town meeting: BBSRC/Newton Fund workshop for virtual joint centres in Agricultural Nitrogen
Global Food SecurityBBSRC has just launched a new Newton Fund activity – Virtual Joint Centres in Agricultural Nitrogen working with Brazil, China and India. -
Vacancy: Food Security & Nutrition Data in Myanmar: Review, Synthesis & Further Analysis
Myanmar NetworkThe multi-donor Livelihoods and Food Security Trust Fund (LIFT) in Myanmar has funded a consortium of Save the Children (SCI), Action Contre la … -
CARE Food Security and Nutrition Roster for Emergency Deployment
Food Security ClustersCARE USA, recruiting on behalf of CARE International, is seeking experienced and motivated people to join its Food Security and Nutrition emergency … -
Conflict & Food Security: Two sides of the same coin?
One Billion Hungry: Can We Feed the World? – WordPress.com78 percent of the world’s poor live in rural areas, and agriculture remains fundamental for their economic growth and for food security for our … -
H2020-SFS-2015-1 Sustainable Food Security
Innovation PlaceH2020-SFS-2015-1 Sustainable Food Security. 1. OBJECTIVES OF THE FUNDING PROGRAM This call will develop competitive and … -
Climate Change, Environment and Food Security
Christian Council of TanzaniaClimate Change, Environment and Food Security. Leave a Reply Cancel reply. You must be logged in to post a comment. Recent Posts. TAMKO LA … -
Dismantling Food Security in India
Communist Party of IndiaDismantling Food Security in India Smita Gupta A High Level Committee (HLC) chaired by senior BJP leader Shanta Kumar has given a series of … -
Food Security Bulletin 09-Feb-2015
Sahib Haqunknown rate, the country needs an annual increase of 5-10pc in those cereals for its own food security, leave alone exploring exports potential.