Tag: Food Security
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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…
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WHO Unveils Tuberculosis and Undernutrition Guidelines: Key Recommendations for Integrated Care
New WHO Guidelines Aim to Integrate Nutrition with Tuberculosis Care The World Health Organization (WHO) has released fresh recommendations as part of its consolidated guidelines on tuberculosis (TB), highlighting nutrition as a central determinant of TB outcomes. The update aligns with WHO’s End TB Strategy, underscoring that improving nutrition and reducing food insecurity can enhance…
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Nutrition and Mental Health: A Lifeline in Crisis Settings
Nutrition and Mental Health: A Lifeline in Crisis Settings World Mental Health Day 2025 in India centers on the theme “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” This focus spotlights a crucial yet often overlooked bond: how nutrition and mental well-being reinforce each other in times of crisis. When disasters disrupt food…
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Co-Created Community Workshops to Mitigate Maternal-Child Food Insecurity: A Mixed-Methods RE-AIM Evaluation in West Las Vegas
Overview and Rationale Food insecurity remains a pressing health-related social need in the United States, disproportionately affecting households with children. In 2023, household food insecurity stood at 17.9% for families with children, underscoring gaps toward Healthy People 2030 goals. Maternal-child food insecurity is linked to maternal mental health challenges, developmental delays in children, and the…
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Ord Valley’s Northern Food Bowl Dream Faces Climate Reality
Introduction: The Ord Valley dream and its erosion For decades, Australia looked north to the Ord Valley as a potential powerhouse of food production. Abundant water, vast stretches of undeveloped land, and proximity to Asia once painted a picture of a northern food bowl feeding the country and beyond. Today, that vision is being scrutinized…
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P7K Cash Aid for 1 Million Farmers in 2026 Budget
Background: Aiming to shield farmers from low palay prices The Philippines is considering a substantial package in the 2026 national budget, with a flagship measure to provide cash aid to farmers. Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III announced that one million rice farmers would each receive P7,000 under the proposed P6.7 trillion budget for 2026. The…
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From space science to dinner plates: Reimagining indoor farming
Why indoor farming is on the global radar Extreme weather events—from heavy rains to heat waves and droughts—are increasingly threatening crop yields around the world. In response, researchers are reimagining how we grow food indoors. The goal is simple but powerful: produce reliable, nutritious crops anywhere, year-round, while using far less land and water. This…
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From space science to dinner plates: Reimagining the future of farming indoors
Introduction: a new blueprint for growing food As extreme weather—heavy rainfall, heat waves and droughts—and a rapidly changing climate threaten global crop yields, scientists are reimagining how we grow food. An international team from the University of Adelaide, the University of Cambridge, the University of Western Australia and NASA has outlined a bold vision for…