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Global food prices at three-year high as heatwaves and wars push up crop costs

UN index says weather is affecting wheat yields while conflicts in Ukraine and Iran hit exports and drive up prices

The Guardian - UK

World food prices hit 3-year high in July as weather and war weigh, FAO says

A 3.4% month-on-month rise in the ⁠FAO's Cereal Price Index drove the trend, fuelled in turn by a 5.8% jump in wheat prices, the agency said.

The Economic Times

Mauritania planted a 335-hectare forest to protect part of the Road of Hope from advancing sand dunes; the project helped keep 6.7 kilometres of road free from sand encroachment

Mauritania planted forests to shield its Road of Hope from encroaching sand dunes. This project provided lasting protection along a vital transport link. Drought and vegetation loss contributed to the sand's movement towards the road. Mechanical barriers were also used in drier areas for dune control. Local participation proved essential…

The Times of India

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In 1953, the khapra beetle reached US grain stores; authorities fumigated more than 600 infested sites before declaring it eradicated in 1966

A tiny brown beetle, the khapra beetle, was discovered in California in 1953. This insect posed a significant threat to stored commodities and agricultural trade. The United States launched a massive, 13-year eradication campaign involving extensive fumigation efforts. This operation included over 600 infested sites and nearly 97,000 property inspections.…

The Times of India

Global Hunger Falls From 35% in 1970 to 7.8%

Armed conflict and violence remain the primary drivers of acute food insecurity.

Reason

Japan is surrounded by some of the world's richest seas, yet imports much of the seafood on its dinner tables

Japan's seafood paradox is striking: despite being surrounded by productive waters, the country imports nearly half of its seafood supply. Domestic production has dwindled over the decades due to industry challenges, and younger generations are less inclined to prepare and enjoy seafood. Currently, Japan's self-sufficiency for fish and shellfish hovers…

The Times of India

In Zimbabwe, community seed banks are reviving indigenous crops

Zimbabwean farmers are reviving drought-resistant traditional crops through a community seed bank, helping them cope with worsening climate variability. The initiative, rooted in indigenous knowledge, is strengthening food security and offering a safety net against future droughts and floods.

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The Afghan women farmers keeping their village alive

In a remote province of northeastern Afghanistan, women farmers are playing a vital role in their community's survival among the snow-capped mountains.

Radio France Internationale

Food supply resilience in the age of global crises starts with women farmers

COMMENT: Investing in, equipping and empowering women farmers can have significant ripple effects for productivity, food security and climate and environmental resilience, writes Surita Sandosham

The Independent UK

‘Compound shock effect’: why the Middle East crisis and El Niño could spell disaster in south-east Asia

Millions of tonnes of the world’s food could be lost amid the uncertainties surrounding the strait of Hormuz and the dangers of a ‘Godzilla-strength’ El Niño

The Guardian - AU

UN food agencies warn acute hunger will worsen in 13 hot spots as famine risks rise

The United Nations’ food agencies warn that acute hunger is set to worsen across 13 global hot spots in the coming months, calling for urgent action

The Independent UK

El Nino may hit India's monsoon, rice and maize output: FAO

India faces a potential threat as El Nino begins. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns of a weakened summer monsoon. This could stress vital crops like rice and maize during the kharif season. Farmers' livelihoods and food security are at risk. Early action is crucial to mitigate these challenges. The…

The Economic Times

How poplars, pistachios, and micro-forests are helping Afghanistan bring back lost forests

For decades, Afghanistan's environmental story was dominated by war, deforestation, and shrinking forests. From the pistachio woodlands of Badghis to the poplar-lined valleys of the northeast, millions of trees disappeared as conflict, fuel shortages, illegal logging, and poverty reshaped the country's landscapes. Researchers estimate that around 50 per cent of…

The Times of India

World food prices slip in May, still near three-year high, FAO says

Global food prices edge lower in May as FAO forecasts a 2% decline in world cereal production for 2026-27.

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The Guardian - UK

Average person eats six times more chicken than in 1961, UN report finds

UN report says global meat supply has risen fourfold in last 60 years and is expected to keep rising

Euronews

Flesh-eating parasite detected in south Texas for the first time since 1966, officials confirm

A parasitic fly whose larvae feasts on living flesh has been confirmed in cattle in south Texas, years after it was deemed eradicated in the country.

The Guardian - UK

Antibiotics use in livestock could rise by a third in next 15 years, UN report warns

Governments urged to act to prevent potentially disastrous impacts on human resistance to medicines

The Economic Times

'India, Italy signed critical MoUs in various sectors,' says MEA Secy (West)

India and Italy elevated their Strategic Partnership to a Special Strategic Partnership during Prime Minister Modi's visit, signing key agreements in defense, technology, and trade. Both nations aim to boost bilateral trade to €20 billion by 2029 and are committed to early implementation of IMEC, fostering deeper cooperation across various…

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The Economic Times

Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warns

A critical warning from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization highlights a looming global food price crisis. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to cause a major shock to food supplies. This disruption could lead to severe price hikes within the next six to twelve months.

Euronews

Exclusive: Inside Gaza's hunger crisis as aid falters and funding dries up

Community kitchens serving basic foodstuffs like lentils once a week are the last food source for hundreds of thousands in Gaza, as aid flows have dropped by 37% and only 10% of funding has been secured, Euronews learns on the ground in the Strip.

The Conversation

Bottom trawling is scraping oceans of wildlife

Bottom trawlers extract one-quarter of the world’s fisheries catches by weight and raise significant ecological, economic and social concerns. Given that, you’d think there would be an answer to basic questions in fisheries: how many fish species are being caught, and what are they?

Euronews

Rare Caucasian horse breed attracts renewed attention in Germany

Rare Karabakh horses, prized for their golden coats and stamina, are preserved through joint Azerbaijani and German conservation efforts, safeguarding a centuries-old equestrian heritage.

Euronews

Fertiliser crisis caused by Iran war sparks global food security fears

The Iran war and the consequent blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered a severe "fertiliser squeeze" as soaring energy costs and export disruptions push farmers' affordability to a four-year low.

The Independent UK

UN warns of famine in South Sudan: ‘We are witnessing a deadly downward spiral’

A doctors also tells The Independent that there is no electricity at the hospital they work at because there is no fuel – and surgeons have performed caesarean sections with almost no medicines

The Economic Times

Extreme heat threatens global food systems, UN agencies warn

Farmers and fishers are struggling as heatwaves become more frequent and intense. Yields are falling, and harvests are failing. The United Nations warns of an uncertain future if climate change is not addressed.

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