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Gulf shipping standoff hits world’s most vulnerable farmersGlobal supply chain disruptions, exacerbated by international conflicts, are making essential farming inputs scarce and unaffordable for sm...13 May, 2026, 10.55 AM IST- Energy shock ripples from kitchens to forests as Africa and South Asia grapple with rising fuel costsGlobal fuel price hikes are pushing families in Kenya and India back to burning charcoal and wood. This reversal threatens years of progres...27 Apr, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- Who was David Scott? Longtime Congressman and trailblazer dies at 80U.S. Representative David Scott, an 80-year-old Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died....23 Apr, 2026, 01.13 AM IST
- MDBs to deepen collaboration to support nations amid heightened global uncertaintyGlobal development banks are joining forces to help countries navigate economic challenges. They are combining resources and knowledge to m...18 Apr, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
- World finance chiefs head to IMF with a sense of déjà vuGlobal economic policymakers convene amid concerns over President Trump's actions impacting Middle East growth. The IMF warns of reduced ca...12 Apr, 2026, 07.41 PM IST
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says 'injustices' against Africa must be correctedUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged for a permanent seat for Africa on the UN Security Council, addressing over 50 African leaders ...05 Sep, 2024, 12.38 PM IST
- UK pledges 80 million pounds to finance global AI initiatives, especially in AfricaAccording to a statement by the British High Commission, the initiative aimed at fostering "safe and responsible" AI programming, will seek...01 Nov, 2023, 07.35 PM IST
- Nations aspire to join BRICS for 'unfinished business' of last century, says senior Indian diplomatAs nations move towards economic prosperity as a priority in the 21st century, the eight South African Development Community countries aspi...20 Aug, 2023, 07.56 PM IST
- EU to defreeze some Russian assets to enable trade of food & fertilisersThe move comes amid criticism from African leaders about the negative impact of the sanctions on the trade and food shortage. Even the acti...19 Jul, 2022, 11.30 PM IST
- Africa's plans ro revive its agriculture sectorResources will be used to cover a variety of short and long-term activities, including cash and voucher for work programmes; distribution o...01 May, 2012, 12.01 PM IST
- Africa lucrative market for funds: RoubiniFund managers should consider African markets such as Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria and Tanzania rather than chasing crowded emerging market trades...13 Nov, 2010, 01.18 AM IST
- RJ Corp charts mega plans to venture into virgin AfricaRJ Corp, the diversified conglomerate owned by serial entrepreneur Ravi Jaipuria, is looking to expand in the unexplored, high-potential Af...06 Jan, 2010, 01.23 AM IST
- Outsourcing farming for food securityThe need for food security is a critical element in a nation's quest for acquiring a status of pre-eminence in international arena.27 Jul, 2009, 12.15 AM IST
- World Bank says food crisis can be opportunity for AfricaThe current food crisis may be an opportunity to revive Africa's farming industry, which is doubling agricultural lending to the continent ...06 Jun, 2008, 12.14 AM IST
- World Bank president urges countries not to ban food exportsThe president of the WB called on developed nations to not impose export restrictions or tariffs on food that could be funneled to relief a...29 May, 2008, 04.56 PM IST
- World Bank president urges countries not to ban food exportsThe president of the World Bank called on Thursday for governments of developed nations to not impose export restrictions or tariffs on foo...29 May, 2008, 02.18 PM IST
- World Bank, UN agency chiefs to discuss food crisisThe World Bank, the World Food Organisation and other aid groups will hold an emergency meeting next week to discuss ways to deal with the ...23 May, 2008, 03.36 PM IST
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