World Food Prices Dip in December Still up in 2025, UN’s FAO Says
World food prices declined for a fourth consecutive month in December, mostly pressured by dairy, meat and vegetable oil prices,…
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World Food Prices at More Than Two-year High
World food prices hovered around their highest level in more than two years in August, as costlier meat, sugar and…
Trump’s tariffs are pushing food and drink exporters closer to China
US President Donald Trump says his sweeping tariffs on most of the world will create jobs in the US, boost the American…
Egypt Targets 10 mln Ton Wheat Harvest
Egypt expects to harvest 10 million tonnes of wheat this year, up from 9 million in 2023, driven by improved…
How AI is reshaping food security in MENA
The MENA region faces persistent food security challenges due to arid conditions, high import reliance, and inefficient agricultural practices. Artificial…
Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods
They are the bête noire of many nutritionists – mass-produced yet moreish foods like chicken nuggets, packaged snacks, fizzy drinks, ice cream…
Lowering blood pressure naturally without medications
Managing high blood pressure, or hypertension, is crucial for maintaining a healthy heart and reducing the risk of heart disease…
In Iraq, water crisis leaves farmers clinging to sidr trees
Iraqi farmer Ismail Ibrahim plucks fruits from his planted “sidr”, or jujube, trees which require far less water during an…
Egypt in talks to replace detained Ukraine wheat cargo, sources say
Egypt has been negotiating to replace a detained Ukrainian wheat shipment, two people with knowledge of the matter said, after…
Ozone harms East Asian crops, costing $63 bln a year, scientists say
Fossil fuel emissions aren’t just driving climate change and worsening air quality, they’re also hurting crop yields enough to cause…