Water scarcity and costly imports threaten food security in landlocked countries As one of only two doubly landlocked countries globally, Uzbekistan faces unique water and food security challenges. Euronews · Oct 15
This Photographer’s Project Documented The People And Offices Behind Bureaucracy Around The World (15 Pics) Government offices might seem like unlikely places to look for compelling stories, yet the smallest details can reveal a surprising amount about the people who work there and the systems they represent. Through his Bureaucratics project, photographer Jan Banning turns desks, paperwork, decorations, and everyday workspaces into a fascinating portrait… Bored Panda · Sep 15
Hungary asks EU to extend import curbs on grains from Ukraine at least until end-2023 Hungary has asked the EU to extend import curbs on Ukraine grains and oilseed crops for five Eastern European states at least until the end of 2023, Ministry of Agriculture State Secretary Zsolt Feldman said. Reuters · May 31, 2023
The federal government's plan to cut fertilizer emissions will not threaten food security The federal government’s plan to cut fertilizer emissions by 30 per cent by 2030 has garnered significant attention from farmers, agriculture organizations and other industry stakeholders. The Conversation · Aug 25, 2022
Saudi Arabia to Launch First Specialized Company for Marketing Agricultural Products Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch the first company specialized in the marketing of agricultural products, with funding from the Agricultural Development Fund amounting to 700 million riyals (USD 186.6 million). The National Agricultural Committee said the move would further support investors in the agricultural sector and Saudi farmers in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 17, 2022
Yemeni PM Asserts Food Security is Top Priority Yemeni Prime Minister Maeen Abdulmalik affirmed that food security is a top priority for the government amid recent political and economic developments worldwide. During his meeting with officials from the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Fisheries, Abdulmalik addressed the challenges of food security and the efforts made to implement the… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 13, 2022
Iraq’s Farmers Pushed off Land as Drought and Heat Cripple Crops Until a few years ago, farming in southern Iraq was "as lucrative as oil", Qasim Abdul Wahad remembers, and his one-hectare farm plot in the governorate of Basra produced enough to feed his family of eight. Now dust kicks up under his feet as he walks through his land, after… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2022