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Alaa Farouk announced approval of EGP 499.415m in new financing for 372 beneficiaries under the National Veal Project. The funds will support raising and fattening 7,137 head of livestock. This step forms part of the Decent Life initiative aimed at rural development.

June 22, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The United Nations World Food Programme and Food and Agriculture Organisation have launched a $202-million appeal to prepare for a potentially severe El Niño event.

The World Meteorological Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization have issued a joint report detailing how extreme heat is disrupting global food production. The document highlights severe effects in Brazil and other countries, urging better adaptation strategies. It responds to a United Nations call to address heat risks for workers and food systems.

April 26, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

The Gambela region's agriculture bureau has given special attention to irrigated agricultural products that bolster food security in lowland areas. In the 2018/19 irrigated crop season, over 180,000 hectares were cultivated, yielding more than 5.8 million quintals for distribution, officials stated.

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman assured that government rice reserves managed by Perum Bulog remain stable at 4.5 million tons despite Middle East tensions. The statement came during a visit to Bulog Panaikang Warehouse in Makassar, South Sulawesi, on April 5, 2026. He emphasized that national food security is secure.

April 05, 2026 Iniulat ng AI

Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh has approved the implementation roadmap for the final five-year extension phase of the Productive Safety Net Programme. The decision came during a bilateral network meeting. He described the program as crucial for economic and social development.