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benzinga.comfinance17 hrs ago
U.S. Health and Food Scores Hold Near 80 Percent in $32 Trillion Economy While Job-Finding Ability Ranks 10th Among Peers
Human Rights Measurement Initiative data show the United States achieving 80 percent of its potential on health and 81 percent on food security in recent years. Scores on work and income stand at 27 percent, the lowest among OECD countries. Recent policy changes have reduced acce…
freepressjournal.inworld13 days ago
World Food Programme Seeks $50 Million for Venezuela Earthquake Survivors
The World Food Programme requested $50 million for three months of emergency food aid in Venezuela. The appeal follows United Nations warnings on hunger and disease risks for survivors of last week's twin earthquakes.
indianexpress.comscience13 days ago
India Sees Driest June in 12 Years and 23 Percent Drop in Summer Crop Sowing, but Rice Stocks Triple Buffer
The India Meteorological Department reported June rainfall 39.8 percent below the long-period average. Farmers planted summer crops on 18.27 million hectares through 30 June, down from 23.65 million hectares a year earlier. Rice sowing declined 25 percent over the same period.
manilatimes.networld18 days agoUpdated
Gaza culinary academy reopens after two bombings
A Gaza City culinary school that was bombed twice has resumed classes this year. Students receive training in food preparation and service amid ongoing shortages and economic hardship.
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upi.comworld21 days ago
Pope Leo XIV Visits WFP Headquarters in Rome, Calls Food Access a Fundamental Right
Pope Leo XIV visited the World Food Programme headquarters in Rome on 22 June 2026. He urged greater international resources to address hunger and linked food security to reduced geopolitical instability. AllAfrica reported the visit and statements.
The Guardianscience22 days ago
El Niño conditions form in Pacific, UN agencies seek $202 million for anticipatory aid
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported El Niño conditions in the Pacific last week. The World Food Programme and Food and Agriculture Organization issued a joint appeal for funds to assist 8.8 million people ahead of expected impacts.
insurancejournal.comworld23 days ago
Forecast Models Show Possible Strong El Niño in 2026 Could Reduce Some Crop Yields
Risilience projects up to 14% yield losses across 11 commodities and warns 500 million smallholder farmers face severe risk. The UN World Food Programme has launched a $202 million appeal to protect 8.8 million people ahead of the event.
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The Independentscience26 days ago
UN Report: Acute Hunger Expected to Worsen in 13 Areas, Improves in Gaza After Ceasefire
The FAO and WFP report 266 million people already face high levels of acute food insecurity. Conflict, funding cuts, and El Niño are cited as primary drivers.
csmonitor.comworld28 days ago
Algeria-Based Fish Farm Supplies Tilapia to Sahrawi Camps in Tindouf Desert
A seven-year-old aquaculture project in Tindouf province raises 48,000 tilapia to provide seafood for more than 170,000 Sahrawis living in exile.
rove.meworld32 days ago
South Africa Issues Draft National Standard on Food Donation
The South African Bureau of Standards released Sans 2088 on 17 April 2026 to guide safe food donation and redistribution. The draft standard clarifies distinctions between 'best before' and 'use by' dates.
deccanchronicle.comworld41 days ago
SADC Ministers Meet in Zimbabwe to Coordinate on Food Security and Agriculture Policy
SADC officials warned of supply disruptions and climate threats at a joint ministerial meeting in Zimbabwe. Ministers called for harmonised fertiliser rules and climate-resilient systems.
The Independentpolitics41 days ago
Indonesia Fires National Nutrition Agency Chief, Launches Office Search Over Food Program Discipline Issues
Prosecutors searched the agency’s Jakarta headquarters on June 3, 2026, one day after President Prabowo Subianto replaced its chief. The move follows criticism of the free meals program over costs and food-poisoning cases.
france24.comworld42 days ago
WFP Scales Up Aid to South Sudan’s Akobo as Catastrophic Hunger Worsens Amid Conflict
The World Food Programme has reached more than 60,000 people in Akobo East since launching an emergency response three weeks ago. Operations continue despite insecurity, damaged infrastructure and the start of the rainy season.
sabcnews.comworld42 days ago
WFP Provides Food, Cash Aid to Over 700,000 in Lebanon as Displacement Exceeds One Million
The World Food Programme has scaled up food and cash aid across Lebanon amid rising displacement and food prices. Nearly one in four people now face acute food insecurity.
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nbcnews.comworld44 days ago
U.N. World Food Programme reports funding shortfall and multiple crises
Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Programme, said the agency has received only half the funding needed for 2026. She described simultaneous emergencies in Congo, Sudan, Iran, and Gaza.
Forbesfinance44 days ago
U.S. Ended USAID Funding for Caribbean Agriculture and Climate Projects in 2025
The termination of USAID programs one year ago left multiple Caribbean agricultural and climate initiatives without funding. Several projects had aimed to improve farmer training, food access, and resilience to weather events across eight countries.
RealClearPoliticspolitics44 days ago
Cuba Faces Extended Power Outages and Food Shortages
Cubans report prolonged blackouts and limited food supplies amid an ongoing economic downturn. The situation has prompted public expressions of hardship in multiple regions.
winnipegfreepress.comfinance46 days agoUpdated
New York Fed Survey Finds Higher Food Insecurity Than in 2020
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York survey shows more U.S. households reporting food insecurity now than during the 2020 pandemic period. The data also indicate increased use of savings and meal skipping.
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680news.comworld47 days ago
Nigeria Sheep Prices Rise Ahead of Eid al-Adha
Traders at Nigerian livestock markets report higher ram prices this year. Human rights advocate Sadaatu Madaki links the increase to insecurity and supply disruptions. The changes affect household purchases for the Eid holiday.
thesouthafrican.compolitics49 days ago
South Africa Human Rights Commission Examines National Food Systems
The commission held an inquiry into food production and access. Testimony indicated that national output meets population needs while malnutrition deaths and food insecurity persist.
thehindu.comfinance49 days ago
Strait of Hormuz Closure Disrupts Middle East Fertilizer Exports
The closure has halved Saudi fertilizer shipments and halted sulfur and phosphate exports from other Middle East producers. Fertilizer producers have cut output, causing price increases. OCP Group has warned of supply shortfalls.
Al-Monitorworld49 days ago
Sudan Farmers Cite Higher Fuel and Fertilizer Costs Ahead of Planting Season
Sudanese farmers report that rising global fuel and fertilizer prices tied to the Iran conflict will reduce planting this summer. The changes come as the country already faces widespread hunger linked to its ongoing civil war.
vancouversun.comworld50 days ago
Yemen family eats tree leaves after food aid ends
A displaced family in southern Yemen has resorted to eating boiled tree leaves after World Food Programme assistance stopped more than six months ago. The household of ten lives in a makeshift tent in Al-Manij camp near Taez.
ecns.cnworld51 days ago
UN Agency Reports Fertilizer Shortage Risks Global Food Crisis
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations stated that the war in Iran is restricting fertilizer supplies. Chief Economist Maximo Torero said a severe global food crisis could occur within a year.
motherjones.comworld51 days ago
WFP Airdrops Deliver Food to Flood- and Conflict-Cut Areas in South Sudan
The World Food Programme is conducting airdrops to reach communities isolated by flooding and fighting. Thousands of residents have been displaced and face severe food shortages.
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sana.syworld52 days ago
Gaza food aid shipments drop as costs increase
Higher food prices linked to the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran have created funding shortfalls for aid programs in Gaza. Organizations have cut deliveries as expenses exceed available budgets.
ai-cio.comworld54 days ago
Iran Conflict Expected to Affect Global Trade and Economies in Multiple Stages
Al Jazeera reported that disruptions from the Iran conflict will extend beyond immediate energy price increases. The effects are projected to reach food prices, manufacturing costs, and political stability in multiple regions over several years.
BBC Newsworld56 days ago
Afghan Families Face Hunger as Aid Cuts and Drought Worsen
Three in four Afghans cannot meet basic needs, according to United Nations figures. Unemployment has left many households without steady income while aid inflows have fallen sharply.
rte.iescience56 days ago
Study Links USAID Aid Cuts to Increased Conflict in Africa
A new study published May 14 in the journal Science examined the effects of the U.S. Agency for International Development shutdown on conflict levels across Africa. Researchers analyzed data from 870 subnational regions that had received varying levels of USAID support.
Al Jazeerascience59 days ago
Fertiliser Shortages Prompt Calls for Agroecology in Africa
The US-Israel conflict with Iran has restricted fertiliser shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about food production in Africa. Development banks have urged measures to secure fertiliser supplies for the continent.
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Cindy McCain to Step Down as World Food Programme Executive Director
The head of the UN World Food Programme is leaving her post after three years as the number of people at risk of acute hunger rose to 363 million this year. McCain cited budget cuts from the U.S., EU and other regions amid rising conflict and climate change. President Trump told…
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ibtimes.co.ukworld63 days ago
UN FAO Official Urges Countries to Prioritize Plant Biosecurity
The director of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization called on countries to treat plant biosecurity as a top priority. The official recommended a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach backed by regulations, awareness efforts and enforcement. The statem…
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The Japan Timesscience65 days ago
Japanese Local Governments Recover Small Amounts of Phosphorus from Sewage Sludge for Fertilizer
Eight prefectural and municipal governments operated 11 phosphorus recovery facilities by the end of fiscal 2025 as Japan seeks to cut reliance on imported fertilizer. Tokyo and Fukuoka have launched new systems, with the capital planning nationwide distribution from fiscal 2026.…
The Independentworld67 days ago
Sudan Farmers Face Rising Costs From Middle East Conflict
Sudanese farmers already displaced by three years of domestic war are now confronting higher fuel and fertilizer prices triggered by disruptions in the Middle East. The increases have led some to cut planted areas in half or skip planting entirely as the country faces acute hunge…
Rapplerworld70 days ago
ASEAN Summit Begins in Cebu on May 6, Focusing on Oil Supply, Food Security, and Energy Challenges
The 48th ASEAN Summit will convene in Cebu from May 6 to 8, drawing over 20,000 delegates from 11 member countries. Discussions will prioritize oil supply, food security, and migrant worker welfare amid rising energy costs from recent Middle East conflicts. Experts urge emphasis…
asiaone.comscience73 days ago
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following President Trump's assault on Iran has disrupted global fertilizer supplies, threatening food production worldwide. Fertilizer prices have surged, with experts warning of potential famine and social unrest. Efforts are underway to est…
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thehindu.comworld73 days ago
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz
Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, amid ongoing conflict, has led to shortages in global fertilizer supplies, prompting German producers to increase output. Energy price surges are offsetting gains for companies like SKW, while farmers face higher costs without passing them…
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Euronewsworld74 days ago
Iran Conflict Raises Natural Gas, Fertilizer and Food Prices
The ongoing Iran war has severed vital export routes and spiked natural gas prices, squeezing fertilizer affordability to a four-year low and threatening international food security. European ministers urge intervention to protect 2026 grain harvests, while Asia and the Global So…
civileats.compolitics74 days ago
Congress Passes Amendment Creating Dedicated USDA Office of Seafood
Congress has passed an amendment to establish the first dedicated Office of Seafood within the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The move addresses long-standing exclusions of domestic fishermen and shrimpers from federal programs available to farmers. It aims to enhance food secur…
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indianexpress.comworld75 days ago
North Korea Dispatches Officials and Supplies to Address Drought Ahead of Rice Planting Season
North Korea is intensifying measures to protect crops from an unusually severe drought as the rice planting season approaches. State media reported nationwide projects, including official inspections and supply distributions. The country has faced ongoing food shortages, remainin…
Rapplerworld76 days ago
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Predicts Rice Price Rise to P62 per Kilo by September
The Philippine Department of Agriculture anticipates rice prices could reach P60 to P62 per kilo by September due to high fertilizer costs. An alternative involves using biofertilizers developed at the University of the Philippines Los Baños. Current prices in the National Capita…
thesouthafrican.comworld81 days ago
Zimbabwe Sets 662,500-Tonne Wheat Target for 2026, Exceeding Annual Needs of 615,000 Tonnes
Zimbabwe has set a wheat production goal of 662,500 tonnes for 2026, exceeding its yearly requirement of 615,000 tonnes. The plan includes monitoring key inputs and supporting farmers amid reported challenges like payment delays and rising costs. A new $200 million fertilizer pla…
insightsonindia.comfinance82 days ago
Iran Advances Hormuz Management Plan Amid Stalled UN Fertilizer Initiative
Iran's parliament is pushing a plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz, including collecting transit fees in rials. A member of the national security commission stated that nuclear materials are distributed across various locations, not limited to Isfahan. A UN plan aimed at facilita…
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Semaforworld89 days ago
IRC CEO: War Disrupts Aid Amid 122 Million Displaced Globally
David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue Committee, told Semafor that the war could not have come at a worse time amid existing displacement and food crises. He highlighted a 50% cut in humanitarian aid, equating to $40 billion removed from the world's poorest people. Supp…
thehindubusinessline.comworld94 days ago
Smallholder Farmers Face Challenges in Accessing Affordable Crop Nutrients and Diesel Fuel
Tens of millions of smallholder farmers worldwide are encountering difficulties in obtaining affordable crop nutrients and diesel fuel for agricultural equipment. These shortages affect operations of tractors, irrigation pumps, and rice planters. The situation impacts food produc…
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Rising Fertilizer Costs Pose Fiscal Challenges for Governments Subsidizing Usage in Developing Asian Countries
A recent increase in fertilizer costs has not led to food security issues in many nations, including developing Asian countries. Instead, it creates fiscal pressures on governments that subsidize fertilizer consumption. This situation highlights the distinction between food produ…
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Global Food Prices Show Limited Increase in 2026 Compared to 2022 Ukraine Invasion Impact
Concerns have emerged about potential food price spikes in 2026, drawing parallels to the 2022 surge following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and rising fertilizer costs. According to Javier Blas, the current situation does not appear as severe as in 2022. Factors such as ongoing g…
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