Cities in water-stressed regions need smart and sustainable water management
Natural greenery is desirable, for both its aesthetic appeal and its decarbonisation potential. File photo
Islamic Development Bank and ICBA has been working on several technologies and innovations to boost agricultural productivity and improve farmers livelihood, in non-arable lands and harsh ecosystems.
Over the course of the pandemic, as priorities changed and expectations evolved, the consensus on working towards greater sustainability has emerged stronger than ever. No location in the world is an exception to this development. However, enhancing sustainability requires a different focus in each region, based on local challenges and socio-economic conditions.
Executive Committee discusses action plan on National Food Security Policy 04 May 2021 / 15:47 H. Pix for representational purpose only.
PUTRAJAYA: Agriculture and Food Industries Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ronald Kiandee chaired a meeting yesterday to discuss the National Food Security Policy Action Plan, enhanced monitoring of meat imports, as well as strategies to address supply issues and rising onion prices.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) in a statement today said the executive committee meeting also discussed the Large-Scale Smart Padi Field Programme (Smart SBB) and the country’s performance on the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) 2020.
It said the National Food Security Policy Action Plan was proposed by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the previous Cabinet Committee meeting on National Food Security Policy.
Food insecurity in Bangladesh during the pandemic is rising. Even in the best of times, millions of people in the country go hungry. The Global Food Security Index 2020 ranked Bangladesh 84th out of 113 countries globally, which was worse than many of its neighbouring countries, such as India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Myanmar. Bangladesh s position among these 113 nations ranked by EIU varies from year to year, but each of the last five years has revealed that there is more food insecurity in Bangladesh compared with its neighbouring countries. So, it is not important if over the years we ranked at 82 or 84 or, even if we improved our position from the previous year what appears to be true is that, even in normal years, there is a prevalence of moderate to severe food insecurity in many segments of our population.
DUBAI, 1st May 2021 (WAM) - His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the ‘Food Tech Valley’ a new initiative that seeks to triple the UAE’s food production. The launch was attended by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mo ..
Senator Sonny Angara
We, Filipinos, are not known to easily give up. And in the face of adversity, we as a community are able to overcome either by helping each other out or receiving help from our
kapwa. We have witnessed this in the past week or so with the emergence of the viral idea of the community pantry a collective effort that exemplifies the spirit of
Bayanihan amid the sporadic lockdowns. The numerous carts and tables that have sprung in various parts of the archipelago provide for our
kababayans’ immediate needs and help quell hunger during these trying times.