Sicurezza alimentare

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 gennaio 2026 Riportato dall'IA

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 dicembre 2025 Riportato dall'IA

L’Egitto accelera l’implementazione di un sistema digitale «Track & Trace» per le merci essenziali al fine di migliorare la governance e garantire la catena di approvvigionamento alimentare nazionale, ha dichiarato giovedì il ministro delle Provviste e del Commercio interno Sherif Farouk. Il sistema mira a monitorare il movimento delle merci strategiche in ogni fase della catena di approvvigionamento, dalla produzione o importazione al consumatore finale.