7 articles tagged with "food security"
A new study suggests that the looming threat to food security may stem from a shortage of agricultural workers rather than insufficient farmland. This trend is driven by low birth rates and rural decline.
A gene from wild maize has been found to increase protein content in crops, potentially aiding food security without affecting yields.
In Central Africa, millions depend on wild meat for sustenance, particularly in rural regions near the Congo rainforest. Banning this resource could worsen food insecurity.
Recent geopolitical events reveal that self-sufficiency is not enough to ensure food security, as global food systems remain fragile and vulnerable to crises.
The UN has issued a warning about a potential surge in hunger due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and escalating energy prices, urging immediate action.
The United Nations has raised alarms about possible fertilizer shortages in vulnerable regions, which could endanger food security for millions of people in Africa and Asia.
A recent study led by entomologist Mia Lippey argues against the notion that climate change will inevitably lead to significant agricultural pest outbreaks, suggesting a more nuanced understanding is needed.