Food Security

Frustrated South African farmers have demanded that the government allow private procurement and administration of foot-and-mouth disease vaccines to combat the ongoing outbreak. In a letter to Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen, agricultural organizations argue there is no legal barrier to such measures. Steenhuisen has warned that pursuing litigation could undermine the national vaccination strategy.

24. januar 2026 Rapporteret af AI

Scientists collaborating with farmers in Senegal have demonstrated that enriching soil with nitrogen reduces damage from the Senegalese grasshopper and doubles millet harvests. This approach makes crops less attractive to the pests by altering their nutritional content. The findings, tested on real farms, offer a sustainable tool for managing migratory insects.

Low-income households in South Africa struggle to afford nutritious food amid rising inflation, with the Social Relief of Distress grant falling short of covering basic needs. Recent data shows food prices climbing, exacerbating malnutrition in vulnerable families. Civil society groups urge stronger government action to ensure food security.

18. december 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Egypt is accelerating the implementation of a digital “Track & Trace” system for essential commodities to enhance governance and secure the national food supply chain, Supply and Internal Trade Minister Sherif Farouk said on Thursday. The system aims to monitor the movement of strategic goods through every stage of the supply chain, from production or import to the final consumer.