Tag: Food Security
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Caribbean Braces as Hurricane Melissa Impacts Nearly 6 Million
Overview: Hurricane Melissa’s Reach Across the Caribbean Hurricane Melissa has left an indelible mark across the Caribbean, with nearly 6 million people affected by its destruction. In Haiti, Cuba, and Jamaica, communities faced extensive damage to homes, infrastructure, and crops, alongside heartbreaking losses of life. The storm’s trajectory and intensity prompted swift international relief efforts…
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Why Do We Eat Chicken Over Other Birds Like Seagulls and Swans
Introduction: Why chicken became the plate’s default When you sit down to a meal, chances are the protein on your plate comes from a chicken or its products. But why do we eat chicken so much more than other birds—like seagulls, swans, or even wild game birds? The answer lies at the intersection of biology,…
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Africa’s Dairy Equation: More Milk, But More Imports, Too
Introduction: A Growing Dairy Landscape Africa is quietly reshaping its dairy sector. Across the continent, milk production rose by about 17% from 2013 to 2023, a sign that dairy farming is expanding beyond traditional borders. Yet rising demand, coupled with persistent yield gaps, has kept import bills elevated—reaching roughly $7.5 billion in 2023. The result…
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Food Banks Brace for SNAP Uncertainty: A Growing Crisis for Millions
Introduction: An Aid Program in Flux Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to put food on the table each month. When a federal judge signaled that the White House must prepare contingency plans to maintain aid, a ripple of concern spread through food banks, grocers, and communities already stretched thin.…
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This social media trend is helping feed families on SNAP: NPR
How a Social Media Trend Is Shaping SNAP Support When the federal pause on certain food aid began, families relying on SNAP faced a daunting question: would help come in time? In many communities, a new social media trend emerged as a lifeline, turning the internet into a practical tool for securing groceries, connecting donors…
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SNAP Uncertainty Sparks Alarm as Food Banks Brace for Crisis
Overview: SNAP aid in limbo prompts emergency planning Millions of Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for groceries each month. As a federal judge in Rhode Island urged the White House to adopt contingency measures amid funding uncertainties, food banks and anti-hunger advocates warn that delays or cuts could trigger a nationwide…
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How a Social Media Trend Is Helping Feed Families on SNAP During the Shutdown
How a Social Media Trend Is Supporting SNAP Recipients When a government shutdown paused federal food aid, many families worried about how they would put dinner on the table. In Chicago, Alicia Spradley and countless others found a lifeline not in a pantry line, but in a social media trend that connected neighbors, volunteers, and…
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JKUAT to Drive Japan-Africa Science and Innovation Partnership for Food Value Chains
JKUAT Named Regional Hub for Food Value Chains under AJ-INSPIRE The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) has been designated as the regional hub for research on food value chains under the Africa–Japan Initiative for Science, Technology and Innovation Partnership (AJ-INSPIRE). This designation marks a significant milestone in the Africa–Japan partnership, positioning Kenya’s…
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World Food Day Philippines: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Brighter Future
World Food Day 2024: A Call to Action for Better Foods and a Brighter Future As the world marks World Food Day on October 16, the global rallying cry—Hand in hand for better foods and a better future—resonates deeply in the Philippines. The country’s rich resources—a fertile archipelago, abundant seas, and a resilient farming community—belie…
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Better Foods, Better Future: World Food Day Philippines
World Food Day’s Call to Action Finds a Home in the Philippines As the world marks World Food Day on October 16, the global theme—“Hand in hand for better foods and a better future”—resonates deeply with the Philippines. A nation blessed with fertile land, abundant seas, and resilient farmers still grapples with hunger, malnutrition, and…