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Rooftop farming: An Egyptian initiative to improve the quality of life for slum dwellers (Interview) Only 3% of Gaza’s cropland remains accessible and undamaged UNIDO: Supporting Egyptian honey for exporting to Europe (Interview) Al Badran: Beekeeping in Egypt struggles against climate and wars (2/2) – Interview Al Badran: Egypt produces many types of honey, yet per capita consumption less 250 grams annually (1/2) – Interview

Agriculture

Agriculture Food Legislation

Only 3% of Gaza’s cropland remains accessible and undamaged
New report: Declined by 25.5% since October 2025

August 18, 2026
Agriculture

FAO Food Price Index up again in July 2026
Grains, sugar, and oils spike due to heat and fuel

August 7, 2026
Agriculture Food Prices

The crises of food security in Gaza persists despite fragile gains (UN Report)
Sheep inventories have increased by 33% in areas had support

July 23, 2026
Agriculture

EU official on Egyptian fertilizers: our farmers demand more (Interview)
Nikolaos Zaimis: Cairo ranks second in EU Imports, and it may surpass Russia

July 12, 2026
Agriculture

FutuX Agri-consult: Nigerian ginger struggles to produce 3,000t from 300,000t before blight (Interview)
The company founder in Lagos: Oil industry caused farmers to abandon their lands in the South

July 10, 2026

Climate

COP31 in Turkey, Consultative Session in Cairo to Amplify the Mediterranean Voice at the Conference<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Focused on the region's temperature rise 20% above the global average</span>
Climate
COP31 in Turkey, Consultative Session in Cairo to Amplify the Mediterranean Voice at the Conference
Focused on the region's temperature rise 20% above the global average
Salt production in Bangladesh suffers from fog and torrential rain<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Unpredictable weather in parts of the country threatens the drought and the sunshine necessary for the industry</span>
Blue economy Climate
Salt production in Bangladesh suffers from fog and torrential rain
Unpredictable weather in parts of the country threatens the drought and the sunshine necessary for the industry
Drought in U.S. threatens winter wheat harvests and cattle producers<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>It is also colliding with higher input costs</span>
Agriculture Climate
Drought in U.S. threatens winter wheat harvests and cattle producers
It is also colliding with higher input costs
Record US drought sparks worries about water supply and food prices<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The highest in 26 years</span>
Climate
Record US drought sparks worries about water supply and food prices
The highest in 26 years
Heading for super El Niño<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>It brought severe drought in Ethiopia and water supply shortages in Puerto Rico in 2015</span>
Climate
Heading for super El Niño
It brought severe drought in Ethiopia and water supply shortages in Puerto Rico in 2015
India withdrew its candidature to host COP33 in 2028<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>An offer made by PM Modi on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai</span>
Climate
India withdrew its candidature to host COP33 in 2028
An offer made by PM Modi on the sidelines of COP28 in Dubai
School meal under climate change and disrupted growing seasons’ pressure<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Governments that provide food for students earn $35 for every dollar they spend</span>
Climate
School meal under climate change and disrupted growing seasons’ pressure
Governments that provide food for students earn $35 for every dollar they spend
Fiji and Tuvalu to host pre-COP31 climate meetings<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Palau’s President: Our priorities are accelerating investments that build resilience from climate change at the PIF</span>
Climate
Fiji and Tuvalu to host pre-COP31 climate meetings
Palau’s President: Our priorities are accelerating investments that build resilience from climate change at the PIF
Drought exacerbates hunger crisis in Somalia<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Deyr season cereal harvest is 83% lower than the long-term average from 1995 to 2025</span>
Climate
Drought exacerbates hunger crisis in Somalia
Deyr season cereal harvest is 83% lower than the long-term average from 1995 to 2025
Food insecurity in Afghanistan, a $100 million initiative to bolster the country<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>FAO and ADB implementing it</span>
Climate
Food insecurity in Afghanistan, a $100 million initiative to bolster the country
FAO and ADB implementing it

Blue Economy

Official on the safety of Egyptian tilapia: Rumors are just talking (Interview)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Head of the Lakes Protection and Development Authority: We Can tell its quality at a glance</span>
Blue economy
Official on the safety of Egyptian tilapia: Rumors are just talking (Interview)
Head of the Lakes Protection and Development Authority: We Can tell its quality at a glance
Prices of fish in Egypt not really increased, water scarcity threatens production<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>At the first International Conference on Sustainable Livestock Development</span>
Blue economy Water
Prices of fish in Egypt not really increased, water scarcity threatens production
At the first International Conference on Sustainable Livestock Development
FAO: Red Sea fish, a project aims at sustainability and starting with 25 species (Interview)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Ahmed AlMazrouai: Serves more than 80,000 fishermen in 7 countries in the region</span>
Blue economy
FAO: Red Sea fish, a project aims at sustainability and starting with 25 species (Interview)
Ahmed AlMazrouai: Serves more than 80,000 fishermen in 7 countries in the region
Salt production in Bangladesh suffers from fog and torrential rain<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Unpredictable weather in parts of the country threatens the drought and the sunshine necessary for the industry</span>
Blue economy Climate
Salt production in Bangladesh suffers from fog and torrential rain
Unpredictable weather in parts of the country threatens the drought and the sunshine necessary for the industry
Ugandan minister on Lake Albert pollution from oil production: false claims funded by foreigners (Exclusive)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Sam Cheptoris: we use the best methods to protect the environment, biodiversity, and water</span>
Energy Blue economy
Ugandan minister on Lake Albert pollution from oil production: false claims funded by foreigners (Exclusive)
Sam Cheptoris: we use the best methods to protect the environment, biodiversity, and water
The BBNJ Agreement enters into force, FAO welcomes<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>It covers roughly two-thirds of the world’s oceans</span>
Blue economy
The BBNJ Agreement enters into force, FAO welcomes
It covers roughly two-thirds of the world’s oceans
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force after approval by 4 member states<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Prohibits governments support to illegal fishing activities</span>
Blue economy
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force after approval by 4 member states
Prohibits governments support to illegal fishing activities
The fish die-offs in Lake Manzala farms in Egypt, Is it related to rising temperatures?
Blue economy
The fish die-offs in Lake Manzala farms in Egypt, Is it related to rising temperatures?
Tuna fishing in Mozambique becomes possible
Blue economy
Tuna fishing in Mozambique becomes possible
Fisheries in the Comoros, the blue economy opens doors to growth (World Bank)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The country struggles to translate its high per capita fisheries wealth into economic progress</span>
Blue economy
Fisheries in the Comoros, the blue economy opens doors to growth (World Bank)
The country struggles to translate its high per capita fisheries wealth into economic progress

Energy

Rooftop farming: An Egyptian initiative to improve the quality of life for slum dwellers (Interview)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>(In)Formal Pattern Language founder: Development is Possible with Simple Solutions not huge funding</span>
Energy Food waste
Rooftop farming: An Egyptian initiative to improve the quality of life for slum dwellers (Interview)
(In)Formal Pattern Language founder: Development is Possible with Simple Solutions not huge funding
Irrigation efficiency improvement project reduces water consumption in Egypt by 30%<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Includes a solar-powered pumping station with drip irrigation for sugarcane cultivation</span>
Water Energy
Irrigation efficiency improvement project reduces water consumption in Egypt by 30%
Includes a solar-powered pumping station with drip irrigation for sugarcane cultivation
Palm oil prices rise as biofuel production increases<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Currently accounts for less than 4% of the global energy mix, but is projected to reach 5% by 2035</span>
Energy Food Prices
Palm oil prices rise as biofuel production increases
Currently accounts for less than 4% of the global energy mix, but is projected to reach 5% by 2035
Ugandan minister on Lake Albert pollution from oil production: false claims funded by foreigners (Exclusive)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Sam Cheptoris: we use the best methods to protect the environment, biodiversity, and water</span>
Energy Blue economy
Ugandan minister on Lake Albert pollution from oil production: false claims funded by foreigners (Exclusive)
Sam Cheptoris: we use the best methods to protect the environment, biodiversity, and water
The Director of African CEO Forum: current fertilizer crisis a wake-up call for African producers (Exclusive)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Adrian Fielding: digitalization reduces non-tariff barriers among continent countries</span>
Energy Agriculture
The Director of African CEO Forum: current fertilizer crisis a wake-up call for African producers (Exclusive)
Adrian Fielding: digitalization reduces non-tariff barriers among continent countries
Indonesian palm oil, how Iran war reshaping Industry and Agriculture<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Concerns about falling prices domestically, towards increased biodiesel production</span>
Energy Agriculture
Indonesian palm oil, how Iran war reshaping Industry and Agriculture
Concerns about falling prices domestically, towards increased biodiesel production
Fish and chips in UK under fire in the Iran war<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The most popular dish, created by Jews in the 15th century</span>
Energy
Fish and chips in UK under fire in the Iran war
The most popular dish, created by Jews in the 15th century
The vegetable oil price index jumped to a three-year high in July, due to biofuel
Food Prices Energy
The vegetable oil price index jumped to a three-year high in July, due to biofuel
Uganda’s refugees turn food waste into clean fuel
Energy
Uganda’s refugees turn food waste into clean fuel
Pairing solar farms with growing Japanese yam saves clean energy and food<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The country has severe restrictions on land usage</span>
Agriculture Energy
Pairing solar farms with growing Japanese yam saves clean energy and food
The country has severe restrictions on land usage

Food Waste

Food Industries

Food Legislation Food Industries

UNIDO: Supporting Egyptian honey for exporting to Europe (Interview)
Kamal: Pesticide and veterinary residues the main challenges

August 11, 2026
Companies Food Industries

Egyptian traditional charcoal kiln owner: Artificial charcoal contains starch (Interview)
Ibrahim Ahmed explains the types of wood suitable for barbecuing and shisha in cafes

July 19, 2026
Agriculture Food Industries

Italian Official: Food value chain development must start from the mouth (Interview)
Tiberio Chiari: Transforming crops into products protects farmers and stabilizes markets

June 18, 2026
Food Industries

(NABC) managing director: African politicians must protect agricultural production by banning imports (Exclusive)
Soares: Senegal banned onion imports from Amsterdam when its farmers were threatened last year

May 19, 2026
Agriculture Food Industries

Egyptian date palms changing their old methods, water and fertilizers (Exclusive)
Dr. Mohamed Amin: The tree needs 500 liters of water daily, and companies are suffering from a labor shortage

May 14, 2026

Food Legislation

Only 3% of Gaza’s cropland remains accessible and undamaged<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>New report: Declined by 25.5% since October 2025</span>
Agriculture Food Legislation
Only 3% of Gaza’s cropland remains accessible and undamaged
New report: Declined by 25.5% since October 2025
UNIDO: Supporting Egyptian honey for exporting to Europe (Interview)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Kamal: Pesticide and veterinary residues the main challenges</span>
Food Legislation Food Industries
UNIDO: Supporting Egyptian honey for exporting to Europe (Interview)
Kamal: Pesticide and veterinary residues the main challenges
Concerns about food safety packaged in recycled plastic (FAO Report)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>It may contain pesticides, natural toxins, or allergens</span>
Food Legislation Food waste
Concerns about food safety packaged in recycled plastic (FAO Report)
It may contain pesticides, natural toxins, or allergens
Deforestation in Brazil is declining, the lowest since 2014
Food Legislation
Deforestation in Brazil is declining, the lowest since 2014
Individuals can sue US pesticide manufacturers now
Food Legislation
Individuals can sue US pesticide manufacturers now
U.S. farmers face Prospect of Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiums
Agriculture Food Legislation
U.S. farmers face Prospect of Skyrocketing Healthcare Premiums
To reduce single-use plastics, Australia bans soy containers produced since the 1950s
Food waste Food Industries Food Legislation
To reduce single-use plastics, Australia bans soy containers produced since the 1950s
The failure of the global plastics treaty, which countries caused it?
Food Legislation
The failure of the global plastics treaty, which countries caused it?
Global plastics treaty failure frustrates Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Unilever, What’s the story?
Food Legislation
Global plastics treaty failure frustrates Nestlé, PepsiCo, and Unilever, What’s the story?
Food waste in Canada, Proposal to prosecute wasters
Food Legislation Food waste
Food waste in Canada, Proposal to prosecute wasters

Food Prices

The crises of food security in Gaza persists despite fragile gains (UN Report)<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Sheep inventories have increased by 33% in areas had support</span>
Agriculture Food Prices
The crises of food security in Gaza persists despite fragile gains (UN Report)
Sheep inventories have increased by 33% in areas had support
Global Coffee, Cocoa, and Tea Prices, why they fluctuated so much recently?<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>FAO report: Staying home during COVID-19 drives up of some beverages</span>
Food Prices
Global Coffee, Cocoa, and Tea Prices, why they fluctuated so much recently?
FAO report: Staying home during COVID-19 drives up of some beverages
FAO Food Price Index down in June 2026<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Poultry driving meat to a new record high</span>
Food Prices
FAO Food Price Index down in June 2026
Poultry driving meat to a new record high
Global Food Price Index Stable in May 2026 with a marginal decline<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Vegetable oils record first monthly decline this year, wheat continues to rise</span>
Food Prices
Global Food Price Index Stable in May 2026 with a marginal decline
Vegetable oils record first monthly decline this year, wheat continues to rise
Global rice production is set to decline for the first time in 11 years<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>India faces a decline in monsoon rains, and the Middle East conflict is exacerbating the situation</span>
Agriculture Food Prices
Global rice production is set to decline for the first time in 11 years
India faces a decline in monsoon rains, and the Middle East conflict is exacerbating the situation
Palm oil prices rise as biofuel production increases<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Currently accounts for less than 4% of the global energy mix, but is projected to reach 5% by 2035</span>
Energy Food Prices
Palm oil prices rise as biofuel production increases
Currently accounts for less than 4% of the global energy mix, but is projected to reach 5% by 2035
Urea fertilizer prices soar in Indian tender<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>In a new indication of the impact of the war crisis in Iran</span>
Food Prices
Urea fertilizer prices soar in Indian tender
In a new indication of the impact of the war crisis in Iran
FAO warns, continued Strait of Hormuz closure worsens food inflation<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>The organization calls on international institutions to fund fragile countries' access to fertilizers</span>
Food Prices
FAO warns, continued Strait of Hormuz closure worsens food inflation
The organization calls on international institutions to fund fragile countries' access to fertilizers
Small Australian supermarkets absorb the shock of Iran war costs<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>To maintain stable prices for consumers, despite shrinking profit margins</span>
Food Prices
Small Australian supermarkets absorb the shock of Iran war costs
To maintain stable prices for consumers, despite shrinking profit margins
Iran war pushes FAO Food Price Index higher in March 2026<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Driven mostly by energy‑related pressures on vegetable oil and sugar prices</span>
Food Prices
Iran war pushes FAO Food Price Index higher in March 2026
Driven mostly by energy‑related pressures on vegetable oil and sugar prices

Meat

US faster Slaughterhouse Line Speeds Are Increasingly a Climate Problem<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Additional 95.4 billion liters of water used a year</span>
Meat
US faster Slaughterhouse Line Speeds Are Increasingly a Climate Problem
Additional 95.4 billion liters of water used a year
Boosting livestock in Ghana with drought-resistant and nutritious feed
Meat
Boosting livestock in Ghana with drought-resistant and nutritious feed
Meat consumption rises where incomes increase, so, world needs alternatives
Meat
Meat consumption rises where incomes increase, so, world needs alternatives
Following the Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>FAO commits to new animal health</span>
Meat
Following the Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation
FAO commits to new animal health
Avian influenza, a landmark meeting in Brazil discusses the rapid spread of the disease<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Spread to 83 mammal species including dairy cattle and wildlife</span>
Meat
Avian influenza, a landmark meeting in Brazil discusses the rapid spread of the disease
Spread to 83 mammal species including dairy cattle and wildlife
Germany’s agriculture ministry reintroduced meat to its official menu<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Will Rainer do the same in schools?</span>
Meat
Germany’s agriculture ministry reintroduced meat to its official menu
Will Rainer do the same in schools?
No country wants U.S. beef, but Americans like the Australian
Meat
No country wants U.S. beef, but Americans like the Australian
Animal-source foods, emerging economies drive growth in consumption and production<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Over the coming decade</span>
Meat
Animal-source foods, emerging economies drive growth in consumption and production
Over the coming decade
Edible insects won’t be a meat alternative, Study says: “Disgusting food”<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>This is unlikely to change in the future</span>
Meat
Edible insects won’t be a meat alternative, Study says: “Disgusting food”
This is unlikely to change in the future
Second Uganda-Egypt Joint Model Farm with an area of ​​​​10 km, Preparations for the establishment<br><span style=' color: grey; text-align: right;'>Kampala's Ministry of Defense launched the project to export meat to Africa and Europe, and it is managed by the Cairo government</span>
Agriculture Meat
Second Uganda-Egypt Joint Model Farm with an area of ​​​​10 km, Preparations for the establishment
Kampala's Ministry of Defense launched the project to export meat to Africa and Europe, and it is managed by the Cairo government

Water