FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY GOALS DRIVING FOREST LOSS Manurung identified President Prabowo Subianto’s food security programme as one of the main contributing factors. The programme aims to boost domestic output of key agricultural products like rice and reduce Indonesia’s dependence on imports. The government allocated 20.6 million hectares of forest areas for food-, energy- and … Read more
For nearly 25 years, Elliot Mudenda relied on hunting to support his family in Nyawa Chiefdom in southern Zambia. He had started as a farmer, but recurring droughts gradually made farming unreliable and unproductive. With few alternative income options available, hunting became a means for survival. However, Elliot knew the risks — the predawn darkness. The hours spent tracking game through … Read more
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As a Singaporean urban farming company in the land-scarce city state, Archisen found itself in need of more land, ready talent and lower costs of production that would allow it to access the local market. The economic zone, the world’s first involving two countries, was officially launched a year ago, with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar … Read more
Global food security at risk from avian influenza and indiscriminate antibiotic use, warns WOAH report foodingredientsfirst.com Is Europe doing enough to prepare for bird flu risks to humans? Euronews.com WOAH report: Infectious animal diseases affecting new areas and species Agriland Source link
Archyde: Latest World News, Economy, Entertainment, Health, Technology & Sports Updates Revolutionizing Tilapia Farming: High-Quality Fingerlings for Sustainable Growth the future of tilapia farming hinges on one critical element: the quality of its start. Utilizing high-quality fingerlings is paramount for ensuring consistent growth, resilience, and profitability. Facing inconsistencies in parentage and fingerling quality can lead … Read more
Global Food Prices Surge Amidst Climate Concerns and Geopolitical Tensions Table of Contents Global Food Prices Surge Amidst Climate Concerns and Geopolitical Tensions A Perfect Storm: the Factors Driving Food inflation Climate Change Impacts on Crop Yields Geopolitical Instability and Supply Chain Disruptions The Ripple Effect: Impact on consumers and Economies Regional Disparities and Vulnerable … Read more
Archyde “`html Indonesia’s Food Security Project Sparks Deforestation Concerns, Echoing global Debate Table of Contents 1. Indonesia’s Food Security Project Sparks Deforestation Concerns, Echoing global Debate 2. Ambitious Plan, Troubling Implications 3. Deforestation Already Underway 4. What specific actions can governments, international organizations, and individuals take to mitigate deforestation associated with projects aiming to ensure … Read more
A deforested area in Merauke regency, South Papua, that will be converted into a sugar cane plantation (Yusuf WAHIL) An Indonesian soldier gives a thumbs up as he crosses a rice field on a combine harvester in remote Papua, where a government food security mega-project has raised fears of mass deforestation. Keen to end its … Read more
The German Helmholtz Center’s drought monitor colors more than half the country in deep dark red, signifying “extraordinarily” dry topsoils. The situation is less dire at deeper soil levels, but that upper layer is crucial for the young plants and seedlings farmers are growing right now. Meanwhile, the Rhine, a vital artery for transporting goods … Read more