Director of the FAO Office of Emergencies and Resilience, Rein Paulsen, evaluates the food security situation on the ground and urges continued global support Cereal production in Sudan has been severely affected by the conflict, which erupted in April 2023, likely pushing more people into hunger – the situation requires[Read More…]
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Red Sea shipping disruptions to exacerbate dire situation in Yemen: FAO
FAO calls for immediate efforts to de-escalate tensions and facilitate the uninterrupted flow of commercial and humanitarian food supplies The escalation of the Red Sea crisis is poised to accelerate the increase in shipping costs, delay the delivery of essential food or lead to a complete suspension of trade routes[Read More…]
Red Sea crisis spiralling ocean freight rates from Far East to US
The latest data released by Xeneta indicates a peak may have been reached after spot rates from the Far East into the US declined slightly since the last round of General Rate Increases (GRIs) were implemented at the start of February The Red Sea crisis sent ocean freight rates from[Read More…]
Onion price global problem not limited to Saudi market: FSC
The FSC attributed the disruptions in supply chains and reduced production levels in exporting countries amid the prevailing global circumstances to the global increase in onion prices The Federation of Saudi Chambers (FSC) affirmed that the onion supply-chain crisis and the surge in prices are global issues that extend beyond[Read More…]
Thailand’s province collaborates with public and private sectors to launch maize network
The ‘Partner to Green’ initiative exemplifies the efforts of private companies to contribute their traceability data, integrating technological advancements like satellite imaging, to tackle a critical national challenge In a significant effort to tackle the worsening smog and dust pollution crisis, Thailand’s Chiang Mai Province has united with government agencies[Read More…]
ADAFSA launches early warning platform ‘Jahaziya’
Jahaziya caters to risk management, business continuity, occupational health and safety standards, a rapid alert system, and an alternative national service management system The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) has launched a new platform called ‘Jahaziya’. This platform is aimed at managing risks and crises, as well[Read More…]
ICRISAT joins One CGIAR partnership to transform food and water systems
Integrated partnership delivers science and innovation for a food- and nutrition-secure future The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), the leader in tropical dryland agrifood system innovation, has joined the One CGIAR integrated partnership, comprising the CGIAR System Organisation and One CGIAR research centers. The expansion of the One[Read More…]
