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American food assistance scheme expanded
Further food assistance has been announced by the US Department of Agriculture with more support going to the Commodity Supplemental...
Why the world should pay attention to Taiwan’s drought
The BBC reports that a lack of rainfall for Taiwan could impact the global electronics sector, because so many of...
Cindy McCain tipped for UN food agencies post
Italian Insider reports that the widow of US Senator John McCain is under consideration for appointment by the Biden administration...
Arab governments are worried about food security
The Economist says the UN's World Food Programme estimates 64 million people without enough food to be healthy are scattered...
EU’s halloumi diplomacy vs Cyprus reality
The Financial Times reports that an EU effort to use a renowned Mediterranean cheese to bridge divisions on partitioned Cyprus, threatens...
Aus trade minister visit: UK farmers worry about low standards
Australia’s trade minister, Dan Tehan, is due in the UK within days to speed up post-Brexit trade talks, according to a...
China concerned: Fukushima water to go into sea
Reuters reports that China on Thursday summoned Japan's ambassador in protest over Japan's planned release of contaminated water from the...
The US food system creates hunger and debt
The Guardian has published this article by Michael Fakhri, the UN special rapporteur on the right to food... The Covid-19...
The late Prince Philip’s influence will be felt at COP26 this year
The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip’s environmental credentials are being remembered as his death yesterday, aged 99, is marked. His influence...
MPs call for Right to Food to be enshrined in law for England
The UK government should consult on how a Right to Food could be introduced in England, according to a new...
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