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Food security

Malnutrition reaches famine levels in two more areas of Sudan's North Darfur, monitor says

Displaced people prepare food, following Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on Zamzam displacement camp, as they shelter in the town of Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan, April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Displaced people prepare food, following Rapid Support Forces (RSF) attacks on Zamzam displacement camp, as they shelter in the town of Tawila, North Darfur, Sudan, April 15, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

Riau to convert former illegal gold mines into rice fields

Converting former gold mines into agriculture lands can also boost its value.
Converting former gold mines into agriculture lands can also boost its value.

Afghanistan launches $100 million food security programme as crisis deepens

An Afghan girl looks at the doctor as he measures her upper arm at the WFP-supported Qasaba Clinic, after an increase in malnutrition cases following the return of deported Afghans, in Kabul, Afghanistan, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
An Afghan girl looks at the doctor as he measures her upper arm at the WFP-supported Qasaba Clinic, after an increase in malnutrition cases following the return of deported Afghans, in Kabul, Afghanistan, January 7, 2026. REUTERS/Sayed Hassib     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Tyre companies face US trial on additive said to kill salmon

Plaintiffs argue that usage of the additive 6PPD can devastate coho salmon and other fish populations who live off the coasts of California and Alaska.
Plaintiffs argue that usage of the additive 6PPD can devastate coho salmon and other fish populations who live off the coasts of California and Alaska.

France probes deaths of 2 babies after powdered milk recall

France's Health Minister Stephanie Rist said the potentially contaminated milk has been “withdrawn” from the market.
France's Health Minister Stephanie Rist said the potentially contaminated milk has been “withdrawn” from the market.

Freezers full of seal meat: How Greenland’s hunting culture helps emergency preparedness

Kaaleeraq Ringsted, 74, poses with his frozen food in his home in Kapisillit, Greenland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica
Kaaleeraq Ringsted, 74, poses with his frozen food in his home in Kapisillit, Greenland, January 21, 2026. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Singapore’s revised 2035 farming goals ‘balance ambition and pragmatism’ amid challenges: Zaqy

In November 2025, the Government dropped the “30 by 30” target after a year-long review amid headwinds confronting the local agritech sector, from farm closures to production declines.
In November 2025, the Government dropped the “30 by 30” target after a year-long review amid headwinds confronting the local agritech sector, from farm closures to production declines.

China urges Nestle to work quickly on baby formula recall

For some experts, reputational risk to Nestle's brand is their main concern rather than the absolute financial impact of the recall.
For some experts, reputational risk to Nestle's brand is their main concern rather than the absolute financial impact of the recall.

Indonesia touts ‘victory’ in achieving rice self-sufficiency

Indonesia last achieved rice self-sufficiency in 2008, and before that in the mid-1980s.
Indonesia last achieved rice self-sufficiency in 2008, and before that in the mid-1980s.

World’s tallest indoor vertical farm, costing $80 million, opens in Singapore

Greenphyto is a fully automated hydroponic farm, powered by artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing bots.
Greenphyto is a fully automated hydroponic farm, powered by artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing bots.

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