Tag: Food Security
-
Indonesia Seizes 250 Tons of Thai Rice Smuggled Through Sabang Free Trade Zone
Overview of the Seizure In a bold move to enforce trade rules and protect the domestic market, the Indonesian government announced the seizure of 250 tons of rice from a warehouse in Sabang, Aceh. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed on Sunday that the shipment, declared as legal imports, was found to have entered Indonesia…
-
Indonesia Seizes 250 Tons of Rice Shipped Through Sabang Free Trade Zone Amid Smuggling Probe
Update: Large-scale seizure linked to rice import controls Indonesia reports a major crackdown on illicit rice flows as authorities have confiscated 250 tons of rice from a warehouse in Sabang, Aceh. Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman confirmed on Sunday that investigators determined the shipment entered Indonesia illegally, prompting swift action to prevent market disruption and…
-
Alberta Food Banks Face Rising Costs Turning Free Beef into Food Aid
Rising costs threaten a critical lifeline In southern Alberta, a reliable supply of donated cattle has not been the issue for food banks around Lethbridge. The challenge now is translating those generous donations into usable meat for clients. While beef may be plentiful at the stockyards and in donors’ freezers, the costs associated with processing,…
-
Alberta food banks grapple with high cost of free beef
Rising costs challenge Alberta food banks amid donated beef In southern Alberta, pockets of generosity meet a practical hurdle: the cost of turning donated cattle into consumable beef. Food banks serving the Lethbridge area say they’re not short of beef donations, but they are running into the financial barrier of processing, handling, and distributing that…
-
Kenya Can Learn from Indiana’s Farming Prowess
From 5,000 Acres to African Fields: A Lesson in Mechanization Walking through a vast Indiana cornfield, one is reminded of the pivotal role mechanization plays in modern agriculture. While Kenya has made strides in improving smallholder productivity, the scale and efficiency showcased in the American Midwest offer a blueprint for accelerating farming outcomes across East…
-
Food Security in Africa: Tackling the Water Infrastructure Crisis Through Legal and Financial Strategies
Overview: Why Water Infrastructure Drives Africa’s Food Security Food security in Africa is inextricably linked to reliable water infrastructure. From irrigation systems and storage to urban water supply and climate-resilient drainage, water access shapes crop yields, price stability, and rural livelihoods. When water infrastructure lags, farmers struggle with unpredictable seasons, wastewater and drought, while cities…
-
Food Security in Africa: Reforming Water Governance and Financing for a resilient supply
Introduction: The critical link between water and food security Food security in Africa hinges on a stable, well-managed water supply. With growing population pressures, climate variability, and rapid urbanization, the continent’s agricultural productivity depends on reliable water infrastructure. Yet the current crisis in water governance and funding hampers farmers’ ability to irrigate, store, and distribute…
-
Food Security in Africa: Reforming Water Infrastructure through Law and Finance
Introduction: The Link Between Water Infrastructure and Food Security Food security in Africa hinges on reliable water infrastructure. From irrigation systems to urban water supply and climate-smart storage, water management shapes crop yields, rural livelihoods, and national resilience. Yet the continent faces a widening gap between water demand and supply, driven by population growth, climate…
-
IGAD Warns of Intensified Drought Across Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia
IGAD Predicts Intensified Drought Across the Horn of Africa The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Weather Centre has issued a warning about an intensifying drought in parts of Kenya, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The forecast, based on rainfall analysis from August to October using the Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI), shows a marked rainfall deficit across much…
-
Campaign Against Hunger: Farmers and Stakeholders Unite to Defend Food Security
Unlocking a united front against hunger A new wave of collaboration is sweeping through Nigeria as farmers, civil society groups, policymakers, and humanitarian organizations rally under the banner of a national Campaign Against Hunger. The campaign responds to a troubling projection from the Food Security Situation Analysis, which estimates that 34.7 million people across 27…