Food Security

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.

June 14, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Egypt’s Minister of Supply and Internal Trade Sherif Farouk chaired a meeting approving the estimated budget for the Egyptian Holding Company for Silos and Storage for fiscal year 2026/27.

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.

April 25, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Indonesia's National Food Agency (Bapanas) states the country has achieved food self-sufficiency, with imports at just 5 percent of needs for 11 strategic commodities. Bapanas head Andi Amran Sulaiman, also agriculture minister, said this meets the FAO definition limiting imports to a maximum of 10 percent. The statement came in Jakarta on Saturday.

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.

April 05, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

The Department of Agriculture has formed a food security task force to monitor and address disruptions in agricultural supply, prices, and trade due to energy emergencies and geopolitical tensions. DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said it replaces the department's previous ad hoc monitoring system.