Western Cape Welcomes Lifting of Ban On Vegetable Exports to Botswana
SAnews.gov.za
Western Cape MEC for Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, has welcomed the lifting of the ban on vegetable exports to Botswana. Read more »
Somalia Faces Worsening Hunger As Drought, Conflict and High Food Prices Risk Pushing 1 Million More People Into Food Insecurity
WFP
This a summary of what was said by WFP's Director of Food Security and Nutrition Analysis, Jean-Martin Bauer at the Geneva Palais Briefing. Alarming new data from Somalia shows… Read more »
Famine Looms in Somalia Without Funding Boost, WFP Says
UN News
"The time to step up is now" for the people of Somalia, where drought threatens 1.7 million young children at risk of acute malnutrition, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned… Read more »
When Did Our Ancestors Start to Eat Meat Regularly? Fossilised Teeth Get Us Closer to the Answer [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
For decades, scientists have been learning more about the diets of early hominins, particularly their reliance on plants. Yet we still don't know when these ancestors of humans… Read more »
NAFDAC Warns Against Circulation of Substandard Insulin Syringes
Vanguard
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has raised the alarm over the illegal circulation and marketing of a substandard and falsified medical… Read more »
NAFDAC Cracks Down On Illegal Sachet Water Production in FCT
Vanguard
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) on Tuesday cracked down on illegal sachet water production in Dutse Alhaji and Dawaki, Federal Capital… Read more »
NCPB to Begin Collection of 321,000 Bags of Wheat to Address Crisis
Capital FM
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced that the National Cereals and Produce Board ) will begin collecting 321,000 bags of wheat from farmers to address the ongoing wheat crisis… Read more »
U.S.$1.2m Grant Launched to Empower Women Fishmongers
Liberian Observer
In an effort to strengthen the role of women in the fisheries sector, the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project (LSMFP) has launched a Women Empowerment Grant, aiming… Read more »
Strong Food Systems Can Deliver Progress for Everyone, Everywhere - UN Deputy Chief
UN News
In a series of meetings in Nairobi, Kenya, Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed spearheaded discussions on fortifying global food systems and advancing sustainable development,… Read more »
NAFDAC - Renewed War, Renewed Threats [editorial]
Vanguard
Since the late Professor Dora Akunyili left the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control, NAFDAC, in December 2008, the Agency has hardly made front page news… Read more »
Macro-Economic Headwinds Bite As Nestle, Nb, MTN Declare N954.83bn Loss
This Day
Nestle Nigeria Plc, Nigerian Breweries Plc and MTN Nigeria Communication Plc have declared a whooping N954.83 billion loss in 2024, attributable to hike in net loss on foreign… Read more »
Hot Weather, Rising Food Prices Push Up Inflation in Uganda
Independent (Kampala)
The effects of harsh weather conditions are not only causing discomfort for Ugandans but are also impacting the economy, with rising food prices contributing to inflationary… Read more »
Govt Signs $4.3bn Deal With Brazil to Boost Fertiliser Production
Daily Trust
Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, has stated that the federal government recently signed a $4.3 billion memorandum of understanding with Brazil targeted at boosting… Read more »
From War Zones to Typhoon-Prone Shores, Nations Rally to Protect Their Crops, Make Landmark Deposits to Global Seed Vault
Crop Trust
Partner organizations from across the globe are gathering in Norway this week to deposit seeds in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, with Sudan making its deposit amid the country's… Read more »
15 Million South Africans Don't Get Enough to Eat Every Day - 4 Solutions [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
At least 15 million South Africans suffer from food insecurity. That means they don't have enough nutritious food to live healthy lives. Read more »
