14 results for "food security"
💡 SolutionsNigeria just launched a 33-member expert group to eliminate a deadly disease threatening millions of sheep and goats that families depend on for food and income. The move could protect rural livelihoods and boost the country's livestock trade across Africa.
💡 SolutionsFour agri-tech startups from around the world just won $2 million and a launchpad in the UAE to scale solutions that could feed millions. Past winners have already raised $48 million and launched over 50 projects fighting hunger and waste.
Kenya's government has allocated 6 billion shillings to combat the ongoing drought affecting over 20 counties, with an additional 2 billion shillings committed each month. The comprehensive response includes stockpiling food, hay, vaccines, and water to protect both people and livestock in affected regions.
🚀 InnovationA Japanese satellite company and Ethiopian tech firm are joining forces to use space technology for solving real problems like food security and disaster prevention. This partnership could transform how Ethiopia tackles its biggest challenges using eyes in the sky.
💛 Acts of KindnessMilitary veterans who turned to farming after retirement are getting help with rising costs as Nigeria's Legion negotiates subsidized agricultural inputs. The move comes after retirees said pensions alone can't cover skyrocketing prices for fertilizer and equipment.
🌍 Planet WinsThe Rabat-Sale-Kenitra region of Morocco just experienced a remarkable 360% increase in rainfall compared to last year, bringing new life to farms, filling reservoirs, and securing food supplies for communities across the area. Over 784,000 hectares of crops are thriving as farmers celebrate nature's generous gift.
💡 SolutionsNigeria's federal government is creating innovative agricultural settlements combining secure housing with modern farming infrastructure on 100,000 hectares in Niger State. This groundbreaking initiative will support farmers with stable communities, create thousands of jobs, and transform food production across the nation.
✨ Daily MixResearchers at Kindai University in Japan have discovered a single gene that enables eggplants to naturally resist begomovirus infections, paving the way for eco-friendly farming and reduced pesticide use. This breakthrough could transform how farmers worldwide protect their crops while safeguarding the environment and human health.
💡 SolutionsIn an inspiring move that combines housing with agriculture, Nigeria's Federal Government and Niger State have unveiled a groundbreaking program that promises to create jobs, unlock rural prosperity, and provide affordable homes through farming income. The innovative model could transform rural communities across the nation while addressing housing shortages and food security simultaneously.
🚀 InnovationResearchers at MIT's Whitehead Institute have discovered an innovative and accessible way to help crops develop resilience to drought, heat, and poor soil conditions. Their breakthrough chemical method could revolutionize farming in challenging climates and bring hope to communities that depend on underutilized crops like pigeon pea.
🌍 Planet WinsResearchers in China have unlocked the molecular "secret handshake" between plants and bacteria that could transform agriculture worldwide. This groundbreaking discovery paves the way for reducing chemical fertilizer use and extending natural nitrogen-fixing abilities to crops like rice and corn.
🌐 Global NewsVice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang opened Ghana's 93rd Jalsa Salana convention in Gomoa, celebrating a groundbreaking poultry project that will create jobs and boost food security for thousands. The inspiring three-day gathering brings together the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission community for prayers, spiritual reflection, and meaningful dialogue on building a stronger, more inclusive nation.
💡 SolutionsIn a heartwarming investment in the next generation, Nigeria is launching an ambitious agricultural program that will train and empower 14,800 young people across Ondo State. The successful first phase has been extended for three more years thanks to its remarkable impact on youth livelihoods.
💛 Acts of KindnessIn a heartwarming display of community support, Aldi delivered over 1.5 million meals to people across the UK during the Christmas and New Year period through their partnership with local charities. The supermarket's generous donation of surplus fresh food helped thousands of families celebrate the festive season with dignity and joy.