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With the world’s population expected to reach ten billion by mid-century, agriculture must produce more with less – every season, everywhere. The knowledge and tools to end and prevent food insecurity are already in hand, but they have yet to be used wisely and at scale.

22 Jan 2026

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Trump’s dismantling of USAID and deep foreign aid cuts are forcing international NGOs to shrink, localise and seek new funding models – with profound consequences for global health and humanitarian work.

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Kerala’s experience in fighting poverty holds some important lessons for developing Asean countries. The Indian state removed severe destitution by addressing nutritional, health and educational needs.

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In Gaza and parts of Africa, we've seen how vulnerable food systems can be and we must act urgently to strengthen them worldwide.

26 December 2025

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22 December 2025

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18 December 2025

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15 November 2025

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11 November 2025

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6 October 2025

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18 September 2025

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16 September 2025

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3 September 2025

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22 July 2025

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9 May 2025

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7 May 2025

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6 May 2025

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16 April 2025

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