School Meals a Vital Ingredient in Ending Hunger and Promoting Healthy Diets

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*FAO joins celebrations for International School Meals Day

International School Meals Day, celebrated around the world today, is a timely reminder of the need to promote healthy eating habits for all children through sustainable policies, including sourcing food from family farmers.

Technology Answer to Africa's Food Security Challenge, Say Scientists

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Africa need to embrace modern technology in Agriculture to ensure food security for its citizens.

UN Human Rights Experts Call for Global Treaty to Regulate Dangerous Pesticides

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Two United Nations human rights experts are calling for a comprehensive new global treaty to regulate and phase out the use of dangerous pesticides in farming, and move towards sustainable agricultural practices.

Botswana Shoots At Least 22 Cattle 'Stolen From Zimbabwe'

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Botswana authorities have reportedly shot at least 22 cattle that were allegedly stolen from Zimbabwe's Bulilima district.

Maldives Voices Disagreement With Seychelles' Stance On Regional Plan to Reduce Yellowfin Tuna Haul

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Maldives is the only country to object to Seychelles' request to use 2015 as the reference year to achieve the 15 percent reduction in yellowfin tuna catch, said the Executive Secretary of the Indian Ocean Tuna Commission (IOTC).

What CBN Approved for Katsina Farmers Under Anchor Borrowers Programme

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The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has approved about N1.5 billion for disbursement to farmers in Katsina State to boost food production and security in the country under Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP).

Drought Emergency Spirals in Ethiopia Amid Major Aid Shortages

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Almost 13 million people across the Horn of Africa need aid due to drought Millions of drought-stricken Ethiopians needing food, water and emergency medical care are not receiving it due to funding shortages, the United Nations said, warning the crisis will worsen if spring rains fail as predicted.

Rwf38 Billion World Bank Loan to Support Agriculture

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Agri-productivity could improve thanks to a new World Bank Group's credit line.The Government of Rwanda and World Bank Group yesterday signed a $46 million (approx. Rwf38 billion) loan to support farming across the country.

World Bank Group Mobilises Immediate Response for Nigeria, Five Other Countries

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The World Bank Group is set to mobilise immediate response for people threatened by famine in Nigeria and five other countries.

Weather Disasters WorsenZimbabwe Woes

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INCLEMENT weather is putting immense pressure on cash-strapped Zimbabwe's response to humanitarian crisis as lethal floods affect the same areas that have experienced severe droughts over the past two years.