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Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Is that a farm on your roof? Agriculture is thriving in some unexpected places
From shipping containers to high-rises, urban farms seemingly sprout anywhere – and they're growing in popularity. Here are a few innovative examples.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Barack Obama says you should change your eating habits to save the planet
Former US President Barack Obama has spoken out on climate change and food policy.
Africa
The true cause of hunger and famine? War and weak governance
It is not a lack of food that has caused famine-like conditions in countries like South Sudan and Yemen. The crises exist because of violence and conflict.
Agenda in Focus: Social Entrepreneurs
Our food system is bust. This innovative three-step plan could fix it
Food is meant to be our life source, but instead it is making us fat and unhealthy. We need a "real food" revolution.
Environment
1.4 million African children at imminent risk of starvation
1.4 million children are on the brink of starving to death and it’s a manmade problem
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
In which countries is food the most expensive?
Food prices are rising again. In some countries, the effect will be disastrous.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
We can eradicate hunger by 2030. Here's how
Every day too many men and women in countries across the globe struggle to feed their children a simple, nutritious meal. Here are 5 things we need to do to change that.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Which countries spend the most on food? This map will show you
Americans spend just 6% of their income on food. In some countries, that figure is as high as 56%.
Africa
One in three people worldwide suffer from malnutrition
Exploring the global impact of malnutrition.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
We need a food system that works for everyone, and our planet. This is how we can do it
It is not just a case of producing more food, but producing healthy food, and ensuring it reaches the people who need it most, says Corinna Hawkes.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
What will we eat in 2030?
We’ll still eat meat, but, perhaps more like our parents and grandparents, see it as a treat to savour every few days.
Emerging Technologies
A new way to tackle hunger could be in the palm of your hand
Gathering previously unavailable data could be an important step on the road to tackling global hunger.
Africa
Africa could feed the world - if it overcomes these key challenges
African governments must not just focus on increasing their food production but on creating quality products that can compete globally.
Agriculture, Food and Beverage
Think you understand healthy eating? Here’s why you might be wrong
The US Food and Drug administration surveyed hundreds of people on the health values of 52 different foods. Here's what they found.
Food and Nutrition Security
Why some nationalities are getting shorter while the rest get taller
Dutch men and Latvian women are now the tallest in the world.