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South Asia Considers Coordinated Climate Policy
17 May 2013 - 10:07 by Local Press Report
KATHMANDU (Reuters) — South Asia has always been a climatic hot spot.
Gender Affects Food Security in Africa
16 May 2013 - 08:45 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, GOTHENBURG — There are significant differences between men and women when it comes to agriculture and food management in Kenya and Tanzania, with women often forced to farm lower-quality lands and left wthout a
World Bank Decides to Give More Funds for Indonesian Water, Sanitation Project
3 May 2013 - 07:54 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The World Bank on May 2 announced additional funding for Indonesia’s Third Water Supply and Sanitation for Low Income Communities project.
CropWorld Global 2013 Looks to Sustainable Agriculture, Water Use
24 Apr 2013 - 09:02 by Local Press Report
LONDON (CropLife) — CropWorld Global 2013, the annual agricultural industry event run by UBM Live, has
Kenya’s New President Plans Water, Agriculture Reforms
19 Apr 2013 - 10:34 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — In his maiden speech to Parliament on April 16, Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta announced plans to increase irrigated agriculture in order to achieve food security in the country.
GCC Forms Global Dry Land Alliance
25 Mar 2013 - 07:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DOHA, Qatar — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries plan to launch a global dry land alliance in 2014 to deal with water scarcity and food security in 51 countries, according to officials with the regional gr
Water More Important Than Heat When It Comes to Climate Change and Crop Yields: Study
5 Mar 2013 - 10:51 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Australia, BRISBANE — New research released this week finds that climate change is having a direct effect on crop yields -- but not because of temperature increases.
Possible to Preserve Biodiversity Within Agriculture; Study Found
7 Feb 2013 - 08:43 by Local Press Report
pa, UNIVERSITY PARK (EurekAlert) — Preserving genetically diverse local crops in areas where small-scale farms are rapidly modernizing is possible, according to a Penn State geographer, who is part of an international research pro
Zimbabwe Agriculture Minister Calls for Adoption of Cheap Irrigation Measures
1 Feb 2013 - 08:50 by Local Press Report
HARARE (Manica Post) — Agricultural Minister Dr Joseph Made has implored the nation to quickly adopt cheap irrigation technologies in response to climate variations and changes spurring droughts that has rendered 80 perc
Costa Rican Scientists Investigate Growing Crops Hydroponically
1 Feb 2013 - 08:44 by Local Press Report
SAN JOSE (SciDevNet) — Costa Rican researchers are pioneering 'aquatic agriculture' — the method of growing crops on freshwater lakes and reservoirs — to boost food security in the developing world. The technique
Kenya Will Be Food Secure Through 2013: Agriculture Ministry
18 Jan 2013 - 19:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Kenya’s food security situation has improved dramatically following abundant rains at the end of the year.
Agriculture, Food Security at Forefront as COP 18 Talks Start
30 Nov 2012 - 10:02 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DOHA, Qatar — The 18th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP 18) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) kicked off this week in Doha, Qatar, with an emphasis on agriculture
ADB Lends China $200 Million for Food Security Project
21 Nov 2012 - 10:56 by Local Press Report
MANILA (Asian Development Bank) — The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is extending a $200 million USD loan to improve crop output and farming productivity in some of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) most important grain producin
"Doha Declaration" Calls for Food and Water Security Policies in Arid Countries
20 Nov 2012 - 01:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
DOHA, Qatar — In its concluding declaration, issued in Doha on November 16, the International Conference on Food Security in Dry Lands called on participating countries to devote more financial resources to agri
Developing Countries Need to Overhaul Water Management to Cope With Climate Change
1 Nov 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Overhauling water management, especially in regions where rainfall patterns are going to change drastically, is going to be necessary to cope with climate change and its effects on agriculture and
African Land Grabs Created “Wild West” Scenario, Says FAO Chief
30 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
LONDON, United Kingdom — UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Director General José Graziano da Silva has compared land grabs in Africa -- with private investors snatching up inexpensive African lands, primarily for
Israeli Irrigation Scientist Wins World Food Prize
19 Oct 2012 - 08:20 by Local Press Report
IOWA (UN News Center) — Innovative approaches and technologies as well as a strong political will from countries are essential to combat hunger, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-
Ecological Services Must Be Considered in Agricultural Planning to Ensure Food Security: UNEP
18 Oct 2012 - 08:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Naturally provided ecological services must be included in agricultural planning in order to achieve food security for a growing global population, according to a new UN Environment Program’s (UNEP
Hunger Index Sounds Alarm on Global Food Security
12 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — Countries and regions that are still suffering from high levels of hunger also suffer from lack of access or property rights to land, water and energy, according to a new report from the Internatio
Water and Food Security Are Key to Business Confidence in Africa
19 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — There is a direct connection between water, food security and rising levels of business confidence in Africa, according to experts participating in the African Forum on Business and Security in Nai
Climate Resilience Among Small Farmers Boosts East African Food Production: Survey
13 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Millions of small-scale farmers across East Africa have boosted their climate resilience through innovative but cost-effective technologies to produce more food, according to a new survey by the CG
State of Emergency Being Considered in Drought-Affected Guatemala
12 Sep 2012 - 09:57 by Local Press Report
GUATEMALA CITY (Costa Rica Star) — Guatemalan President Otto Perez stated that there are 111 communities in seven municipalities that are being severely affected by drought, but other villages and municipalities are also affected
GCC Countries Developing Regional Food Security Strategy
11 Sep 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
OMAN, SALALAH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries agreed last week to develop a common food security strategy, in light of recent instability in global food markets and the region’s agricultural limitations
Global Food Prices Stabilize But UN Warns Concern Not Over
7 Sep 2012 - 08:19 by Local Press Report
ROME (AFP) — Global food prices remained steady in August, the United Nations food agency said Thursday, but warned that "the game is not over" as it was only the beginning of the harvest season. An over
Small, Farmer-Led Water Management Boosts Food Security: IWMI
27 Aug 2012 - 11:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, STOCKHOLM — Small scale, farmer-led water management techniques can increase crop yields, leading to increased farming revenues that add up to tens of billions of US dollars, and protect millions of farmers in
Nearly One Billion Still Suffer Malnutrition Despite Increased Agricultural Output: SIWI
24 Aug 2012 - 11:54 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Sweden, STOCKHOLM — Even though food production has steadily increased on a per capita basis over the last several decades, nearly 1 billion people still suffer malnutrition, according to a new report released this
Government Says Kenya Is on Track to Achieve Food Security
23 Aug 2012 - 10:24 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
nairoBi, Kenya — Kenya could achieve its food security targets earlier than anticipated, government officials said at a food security summit on August 22.
Malawi to Launch "Green Revolution" Initiative
13 Aug 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Malawi, LILONGWE — Malawi’s Green Revolution Initiative, which aims to improve food security and alleviate the effects of climate change by harnessing Malawi’s water resources for irrigated farming, will start at the
Droughts in US, Russia Lower Global Food Production, Increase Prices
10 Aug 2012 - 09:28 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, WASHINGTON DC — Portions of every region on the globe are currently experiencing drought conditions, many of which are in large food production areas including the western United States, Russia and Eastern Europe,
Humanitarian Groups Issue Disaster Guidelines Focused on Needs of Women, Children
9 Jul 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
Geneva, switzerland — The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) last week issued guidance on gender-sensitive approaches to helping communities prepare for, respond to and recover from
Water Minister: Bangladesh Needs Improved Water Management Policy
19 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
dhaka, Bangladesh — Bangladesh needs an improved water management policy based on a proper assessment of the country’s water resources and socioeconomic demands, the country’s water resources minister, Ramesh Chandra
Land Ownership Essential to Feeding the World
6 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
united states, LINCOLN, NE — Government action on matters from smallholder farming to effective water basin management is essential if agricultural productivity is to be increased and the world is to make wise use of its water
FAO Report Calls on Rio+20 Delegates to Focus on Food, Water Availability
5 Jun 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
ROME, Italy — Just ahead of this month’s Rio+20 UN Conference on Sustainable Development, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is urging delegates to focus on food and drinking water availability
UN Guidelines Address "Land-Grabs"
25 May 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations has issued the first-ever set of guidelines that addresses the displacement of people or their livelihoods in deals made by their governments to lease or sell large areas of la
G8, African Nations Commit to New Food Security Alliance
24 May 2012 - 10:38 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
washington, dc, united states — The Group of Eight (G8) countries and African leaders last week announced a New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition in an effort to raise 50 million people out of poverty in the next 10 year
Bolivian Peasant Women Hold First Congress
24 May 2012 - 15:02 by Local Press Report
LA PAZ (Prensa Latina) — The Confederation of Peasant Native Women of Bolivia "Bartolina Sisa", began its First Congress with the approval of a proposal to ensure food security in the country. Julia Ramos, chair of th
China Training Developing Countries on Food Security
24 May 2012 - 09:29 by Local Press Report
ZHENGZHOU (Xinhua) — Scholars and officials from developing countries are benefiting from ongoing training on food security in central China's Henan Province. A total of 30 trainees from 18 developing countries wi
International Collaboration for Food Security in Eastern Cuba
22 May 2012 - 08:50 by Local Press Report
PINAR DEL RIO (Prensa Latina) — Over fifty international collaboration projects are favoring here food security, resides supporting basic services like medical care and water supply in towns, coordinators confirmed on Monday.&nbs
Jain Irrigation to Invest $375 Million USD in Sub-Saharan Africa
21 May 2012 - 09:27 by Local Press Report
MUMBAI (Indiamart.com) — Jain Irrigation Systems has decided to opt for $375-million investment in Sub-Saharan Africa with the aim to develop sustainable agriculture and also bring improvement in small farmers' income.&n
EC Boosts Aid to Yemen to Avert Food Crisis
21 May 2012 - 09:37 by Local Press Report
BRUSSELS (European Commission (Press Release)) — The European Commission is boosting its humanitarian aid to Yemen by €5 million in response to a rapidly developing food crisis. Malnutrition rates in some parts of
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