@globalissues.orgAfrican leaders pledged $100bn and 10% of national income to agriculture under CAADP, but smallholder farmers, who produce 90% of Africa's food, still get <1% of the finance they need. Funding that does flow is often politicised, delayed, or lost in the system.
@agrotechbx.bsky.social🇨🇳 China = huge food market + major importer
🇺🇸 USA = major agricultural producer + exporter
🌎 Together, their agricultural trade has a significant effect on global food supply chains.
🌱 The future of food depends on agriculture, technology, production
@stfx-university.bsky.social#StFX student Evan Wilson is helping support food security in Antigonish through community gardens and a new greenhouse project. 🌱 www.stfx.ca/news/campus-... #foodsecurity #antigonish #novascotia
@americangeo.bsky.social#USA: SNAP Benefits Under Threat
SNAP may face significant changes by the end of September if Congress doesn't act to delay funding adjustments in H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
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#SNAPBenefits · #foodsecurity · #foodassistance · #usapolitics
@citizenptnewsil.bsky.socialThe Northern Illinois Food Bank has distributed an astonishing 16 million pounds of food in Will County this year, but alarming SNAP losses threaten to leave thousands hungry.
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#WillCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #SNAPReform #FoodSecurity #CommunitySupport
@hillcrestimpactdmv.bsky.social• Our Food Distribution Day is today! 📅🥫 If you’re struggling with food insecurity, join us at 915 Rhode Island Avenue, NW from 10 A.M. to 3 P.M. for the essential foods you need! 📍⏰💚 And if you can, tell a friend! 📣🤝
#HillcrestDC #FoodPantry #FoodDistribution #FoodSecurity #CommunitySupport
@citizenptnewsnc.bsky.socialHigh Point is shifting $452,154 in funds to support vital rent, utility, and food assistance programs as community needs grow.
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#HighPointGuilfordCounty #NC #CitizenPortal #PublicService #FoodSecurity #HighPointCommunity
@citizenptnewsco.bsky.socialDiscrepancies between county practices and state verification are putting essential SNAP benefits at risk for those transitioning out of homelessness, raising urgent concerns for local service providers.
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#ArapahoeCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #FoodSecurity #HousingStability
@citizenptnewsco.bsky.socialColorado's SNAP payment error rate has soared to a staggering 10.9%, potentially costing the state—and counties—millions in federal penalties!
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#ArapahoeCounty #CO #CitizenPortal #FederalPolicy #FoodSecurity
@bigearthdata.aiNew Sharjah centre to test AI, vertical farming for UAE food security
->Gulf News | More on "AI and vertical farming innovation" at BigEarthData.ai | #Hunger #Farming #AI #FoodSecurity
@siani.seProud to have two SIANI expert groups on stage at the Gothenburg Book Fair this year: one on #pollination & #FoodSecurity in #Asia, one on #agroforestry & climate resilience in East Africa.
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@ensa-research.bsky.social🍄🟫 🌾New research from Uta Paszkowski's group reveals that elevated CO₂ strengthens rice's reliance on mycorrhizal fungi for phosphorus uptake. This research reveals just how important this partnership may become as atmospheric CO₂ levels continue to rise.
#PlantScience #FoodSecurity #ClimateChange
@harisharandevgan.bsky.socialWhat is Farm Economics?
It’s the study of how resources are used in agriculture—crops, livestock, land, labor, and finance—to maximize productivity and sustainability.
#FarmEconomics #Agriculture #Sustainability #FoodSecurity #AgriTech
@uniofbathipr.bsky.socialHow can Nigeria turn evidence on food loss into practical solutions?
In our latest blog, Ifeoluwa Abulude, Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Cambridge, highlights the importance of connecting evidence to specific policy and investment decisions.
@citizenptnewsca.bsky.socialAfter 40 years of dedicated service, the Food Bank of Nevada County is now feeding 20,000 individuals a month and distributing nearly 2 million pounds of food annually, showcasing the power of community support.
Learn more here
#NevadaCounty #CA #CitizenPortal #FoodSecurity #EmergencyResponse
@atif-syed.bsky.socialSaudi Arabia’s first Food Composition Database is now live, a unified source of nutrition data that strengthens every part of the food system. Better data means better planning, clearer products, and a more resilient path toward long‑term food security.
@citizenptnewsmn.bsky.socialNearly 10% of households in Hennepin County are living in fear of running out of food, prompting a bold new initiative to tackle food insecurity head-on.
Learn more here
#HennepinCounty #MN #CitizenPortal #SustainableFoodSystems #FoodSecurity #CommunityHealth
@citizenptnewsoh.bsky.socialLake County faces a staggering $500,000 shortfall in SNAP funding due to federal cuts, putting vital services at risk!
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#LakeCounty #OH #CitizenPortal #LakeCountyJobAndFamilyServices #FoodSecurity #FiscalResponsibility #CommunitySupport
@mitandamathias.bsky.socialIn drought or in rain, God remains the same. 🌧️☀️
We may struggle, we may wait, but we keep sowing with faith. 🌱🙏
This harvest reminds us: God is faithful, and patience is never wasted. ❤️✝️
#Farming #FarmLife #Agriculture #SmallholderFarming #SustainableFarming #Harvest #FoodSecurity #Faith
@bigearthdata.ai