Q&A (part 1): Dr. Kenneth Quinn, Diplomat & World Food Prize President
“Other countries are engaged in that kind of public research. China will invest more money in that type of agricultural research than the U.S. Here we have an area where …
Meet moringa, the world’s latest superfood
It seems that every day we learn about another ancient grain, or a new (to us) food that may hold the secrets to health, longevity and sustainability. In this piece …
UK development finance arm accused of bankrolling ‘agro-colonialism’ in Congo
John Vidal (@john_vidal) is The Guardian’s environment editor. This piece appears in the publication’s Global Development section, which is funded in part by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The …
FAO: Protracted crises push hunger rates up in Near East, North Africa
While hunger rates have declined across the world, some 33 million people in the Near East and North Africa (NENA) are chronically hungry today. That is double the number reported …
UC Food Observer chooses a handful of important stories for you to read as you finish your work week. On the menu, in no particular order: a Q & A …
Reducing childhood malnutrition with sweet potatoes
Over a third of children under the age of five living in sub-Saharan Africa suffer from Vitamin A deficiency. A team of scientists is working to reduce childhood malnutrition there …