global food crisis
How can we deal with the looming climate, food crises?
The answer is the soil on which we live, the primary producer of our food and water.
Black Sea grain deal must be upheld
Russia should consider the bigger picture of global food crisis and rejoin the deal
UN talks seek to fix ‘broken’ global food system
A three-day United Nations summit yesterday opened in Rome aimed at tackling a “broken” global food system where millions are starving, two billion are overweight or obese and the planet is suffering.
World hunger and the war in Ukraine
The end of the Black Sea Grain Initiative is indeed regrettable, but it is not the leading cause of hunger in the world.
Black Sea grain deal to expire Monday if Russia quits
The last ship left Ukraine under the deal on Sunday. Russia's February 2022 invasion and blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports sent global grain prices soaring. Ukraine and Russia are among the world's top grain exporters.
Northern smile
The bumper yield of Aman paddy and good prices has brought big smiles to the faces of rice growers in six northern districts.
How are LDCs faring with agricultural trade and food security?
LDCs are predominantly agricultural economies, but are also highly dependent on food imports.
Bangladesh needs proper policies to combat a food crisis
Dr Fahmida Khatun speaks to us regarding how Bangladesh can shield itself from a possible food crisis.
How do third world countries dodge the looming economic crisis?
While the participants in the Ukraine war are spending billions of dollars each day on weapons and other destructive arsenals, millions of people and the leaders in South Asia and Africa are passing days in anxiety with rising external debt, a strong dollar, lingering supply chain disruptions, and food shortages.
Is civilisation in decline, clashing or rejuvenating?
Rising uncertainties are making global compromise and cooperation more unlikely
Endgame in Ukraine: Reflections on Kissinger's disequilibrium
Despite the controversy, Kissinger’s statement on disequilibrium should be reckoned with.
