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  • Published on 08:51 GMT

    Brace for second wave of locust invasion: Experts

    By HARRY MISIKO More by this Author By BRIAN OKINDA More by this Author The second wave desert locusts, 20 times bigger than the first one, will soon ravage farms in Kenya and East Africa, experts have warned. The new swarms expected to hatch in May will …

    Source: Nation
  • Published on 00:40 GMT

    A lesson in self-sufficiency

    AS countries fortify or completely lock their borders in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, global authorities have warned of the uncertainty of food availability, portending not just a health crisis but also a potentially huge hunger problem. In a joint …

    Source: The Sun Daily
  • Published on Mar 31, 2020

    Joint Statement by QU Dongyu, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Roberto Azevedo, Directors-General of the Food and ...

    Millions of people around the world depend on international trade for their food security and livelihoods. As countries move to enact measures aiming to halt the accelerating COVID-19 pandemic, care must be taken to minimise potential impacts on the food …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on 08:46 GMT

    Reimagining Farming Post-Covid Pandemic

    Economy & Trade, Food & Agriculture, Global, Headlines, Health, Humanitarian Emergencies, Labour, Natural Resources, TerraViva United Nations Opinion Sustainable Agriculture Management Team, FAO ROME, Apr 6 2020 (IPS) - Together with medical …

    Source: International Youth Leadership Network
  • Published on Apr 5, 2020

    Sudan: 2019 Humanitarian Response Plan Monitoring Report (January - December 2019)

    CHANGES IN CONTEXT IMPACT OF ECONOMIC CRISIS In April 2019, following months of civil protest, President Al Bashir was removed from power after 30 years. A transitional government was formed in August with a 39-month mandate that will lead to elections. …

    Source: Relief Web
  • Published on Apr 3, 2020

    Schools’ closure should not halt delivery of meals – FAO - -urges govts to provide nutritional support for poor families

    With the halt of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)-supported school meals programme for children in Latin America and the Carib-bean, the UN organisation wants regional governments to implement measures to support schoolchildren whose families “ …

    Source: Stabroek News
  • Published on Apr 5, 2020

    UNICEF buying medical supplies for Malawi

    The United Nations (UN) says UNICEF is buying medical supplies and equipment as part of the UN’s efforts to fight COVID-19 in Malawi. United Nations Resident Coordinator for Malawi Ms. Maria Jose Torres said this in a statement on Saturday detailing the …

    Source: Malawi 24
  • Published on Apr 5, 2020

    Preserving our plant species for food security (Part 2)

    The International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture (ITPGRFA), to which I referred in my last article, became operational on June 29, 2004. Jamaica acceded to this treaty on March 14, 2006. As at February 2020, according to the …

    Source: Jamaica Gleaner
  • Published on Apr 2, 2020

    Coronavirus to plunge 8 million into poverty in Arab world: UN

    SHARJAH: An elderly man wearing a protective mask lifts his hands in prayer outside a mosque which has been closed to worshipers amid the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, in Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates. – AFP BEIRUT: The coronavirus pandemic will …

    Source: Kuwait Times
  • Published on Apr 2, 2020

    World may face food crisis due to coronavirus outbreak, warn UN, WTO

    The world may face extreme food shortage if the authorities fail to diligently manage the coronavirus outbreak, the head of three global leaders, including the World Trade Organization, World Health Organization, and the United Nations, cautioned, as per …

    Source: The Hindu Business Line
  • Published on Apr 2, 2020

    UN, WHO, WTO alert to looming global food crisis amid COVID-19

    The United Nations (UN), World Health Organisation (WHO) and World Trade Organisation (WTO) yesterday alerted of global food shortage if the coronavirus pandemic is not properly managed. A joint statement issued by Head of UN’s Food and Agriculture …

    Source: The Guardian Nigeria
  • Published on Apr 5, 2020

    Maintaining Guyana’s food security at a crucial time 

    By Ravena Gildharie In recent weeks, Guyanese have been flocking the markets almost in panic for fresh fruits and vegetables, as the Coronavirus advances widespread necessity for healthy foods and intake of vitamin C. Some consumers have lamented the rise …

    Source: Guyana Chronicle
  • Published on Apr 5, 2020

    Caribbean, Latin American countries sign pact for food supply

    SANTIAGO (CMC) — Twenty five countries in Latin America and the Caribbean have expressed their commitment to coordinate the supply of sufficient, safe and nutritious food for the 620 million inhabitants of the region during the COVID-19 pandemic. The …

    Source: Jamaica Observer
  • Published on Apr 2, 2020

    Europe toll tops 33,000; UN warns of world's worst crisis since WWII

    Europe toll tops 33,000; UN warns of world’s worst crisis since WWII MADRID/SRINAGAR: The coronavirus pandemic has claimed more than 33,000 lives in Europe alone, a global tally showed Wednesday, in what the head of the United Nations has described as …

    Source: The News International
  • Published on Apr 5, 2020

    Africa, especially, at risk of food shortage due to Covid-19

    Geneva — The coronavirus pandemic threatens to cause food shortages for hundreds of millions of people, especially in Africa, the UN warned on Friday. In poorer countries that rely on exports to pay for food imports, middle-class people could end up …

    Source: Business Day
  • Published on Apr 1, 2020

    World could face food crisis in wake of coronavirus: UN, WTO

    The heads of three global agencies warned Wednesday of a potential worldwide food shortage if authorities fail to manage the ongoing coronavirus crisis properly. Many governments around the world have put their populations on lockdown to slow the spread of …

    Source: Phys.org
  • Published on Apr 1, 2020

    FAO warns against disruption in the food supply chain due to COVID-19 lockdown  .

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, countries all over the world have declared a lockdown on cities, restricting the movement of people, canceling flights, closing borders, shutting down schools and organizations, as well as enforcing social …

    Source: Ventures Africa
  • Published on Apr 5, 2020

    Reports: Coronavirus Panic-Buying Sweeps China as Locals Refuse to Believe Communist Party

    Panic-buying has erupted across China amid fears of a food shortage due to the Wuhan coronavirus, reports stated on Thursday, indicating that Chinese citizens are ignoring the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) statements urging people not to stockpile food. …

    Source: Breitbart
  • Published on Apr 1, 2020

    World faces food crisis in wake of coronavirus: UN, WTO

    Paris: The heads of three global agencies warned Wednesday of the risk of a worldwide "food shortage" if authorities fail to manage the ongoing coronavirus crisis properly. Many governments around the world have put their populations on lockdown …

    Source: The Economic Times
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Austin Vet

Date: 20-Apr-20 to 21-Apr-20
Location: Austin / United States
Austin Vet touches on essential topics selected by the veterinarians behind Clinician's Brief. With 50+ hours of content, you choose the path that suits your needs and interests best. In between sessions, meet with 160+ leading companies in the veterinary industry to discover cutting-edge technologies to help grow your practice and increase your revenue—all while being away from the office for just 2 days. Why choose Austin Vet? 1. Use the event as an opportunity for growth: personal and professional. During morning coffee/tea and lunch breaks, take the opportunity to review your notes from the sessions. Getting stuck on something in particular? Look to your left or right, there is a peer who can help. 2. Meet and learn from leading minds in the industry. Austin Vet speakers are ...

Agritech Africa

Date: 17-Jun-20 to 19-Jun-20
Location: Cape Town / South Africa
Agritech Exhibition and Conference is one of the most important exhibitions in the field of Agriculture, with past events hosting tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. Our efforts to keep you at the forefront of agriculture and water technology innovation and thought leadership have seen us hold events in India, Israel, Italy, and Latin America. In 2020 there is only one place that can keep us at the cutting edge – the country at the heart of the African renaissance, South Africa. We are excited to announce that Agritech Africa in 2020, will be held at the CTICC, giving our community a unique opportunity for growth, partnership, and knowledge sharing. The resurgence of the African continent has agriculture at its heart, and crop and food management is an essential part of ...

Washington DC Vet 2020

Date: 19-Jun-20 to 20-Jun-20
Location: United States
What is Washington DC Vet? Washington DC Vet is a veterinary conference in which you can gather actionable takeaways, resource materials, and discover clinical and business strategies to share with the team. Engage in 50+ hours of content curated by the practicing veterinarians behind Clinician’s Brief. Choose the content that best suits your needs and interests to design your own educational path. During seminar breaks, peruse the expo floor to meet & greet 160+ exhibitors, there to put you in front of products that can help improve your practice and increase efficiency. Discover new products and technologies that will wow your colleagues back home. Where is Washington DC Vet? This event takes place at the Gaylord National Resort in Washington DC. After event hours, you can immerse ...
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