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According to two reports published on Wednesday by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), food production and agriculture are not only drivers but also victims of climate change: Food systems contribute up to 29% of global greenhouse gas emissions, releasing 17,000 megatonnes of carbon dioxide per year, while agricultural […]

According to two reports published on Wednesday by the CGIAR Research Program on Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS), food production and agriculture are not only drivers but also victims of climate change: Food systems contribute up to 29% of global greenhouse gas emissions, releasing 17,000 megatonnes of carbon dioxide per year, while agricultural

On Friday, the European Parliament adopted its report on the reform of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), a draft legislation intended to regulate EU financial markets by restricting food price speculation and high-frequency trading. The Parliament voted by 495 to 15 in favour of the draft law, which introduces mandatory limits for traders

On Friday, the European Parliament adopted its report on the reform of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID), a draft legislation intended to regulate EU financial markets by restricting food price speculation and high-frequency trading. The Parliament voted by 495 to 15 in favour of the draft law, which introduces mandatory limits for traders

According to the World Bank, African countries could feed their populations if regional food trade was increased. Lifting trade barriers across the continent would reduce prices and enhance food security for the population, while concurrently raising income for small-scale farmers. For example, only 5% of Africa’s current imports of cereal come from other African nations.

According to the World Bank, African countries could feed their populations if regional food trade was increased. Lifting trade barriers across the continent would reduce prices and enhance food security for the population, while concurrently raising income for small-scale farmers. For example, only 5% of Africa’s current imports of cereal come from other African nations.

A new study published in the November edition of the peer-reviewed journal ‘Science of the Total Environment’ found that reducing food waste and increasing efficiency within the food production chain could cut food losses by half, thereby potentially feeding an additional billion people. For the first time, global food waste was estimated in terms of

A new study published in the November edition of the peer-reviewed journal ‘Science of the Total Environment’ found that reducing food waste and increasing efficiency within the food production chain could cut food losses by half, thereby potentially feeding an additional billion people. For the first time, global food waste was estimated in terms of

On Wednesday, the European Commission formally published a proposal to limit the amount of biofuels made from food crops in its renewable energy targets for 2020. The proposal introduces a 5% cap on food crop-based biofuels. However, the Commission has watered down plans to reduce the indirect climate impact of biofuels: Indirect land use changes

On Wednesday, the European Commission formally published a proposal to limit the amount of biofuels made from food crops in its renewable energy targets for 2020. The proposal introduces a 5% cap on food crop-based biofuels. However, the Commission has watered down plans to reduce the indirect climate impact of biofuels: Indirect land use changes