Category: Agriculture
What you need to know about Thirst Relief and how you can help free a community from poverty
“We can change the world and make it a better place. It is in our hands to make a difference.” Nelson Mandela
SDGs: The fight to define Regenerative Agriculture
Changes of this nature to farming practices could help U.S. agriculture draw down 250 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.
WHO says climate change could have ‘considerable’ food safety impact
WHO is working with countries to raise awareness of increased foodborne risks associated with climate change and to help them draft national plans.
Why fixing food systems is crucial for meeting the Sustainable Development Goals
Faced with such a plethora of commitments, policymakers should look to fixing global food systems as a treasure trove of opportunity.
Malaysia: Halal Cluster Network with Halal clusters in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Spain
First MOUs signed for groundbreaking collaboration under the Halal Cluster Network with halal clusters in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Spain during MIHAS.
Infrastructure needed to achieve 72% of sustainable development goal targets
UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030 – global targets relating to poverty, health, the environment, peace and justice – will rely on infrastructure systems.
Sustainable business is good business: Creating financial tipping points for the Global Goals
Almost four years into the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, it is clear that the actions we are taking are not transformational enough, nor at the scale and pace needed.
UAE Minister of Food Security holds roundtable on Global Food Security Index
GFIA is the leading food security event in the region addressing food security challenges for the past 6 editions.
China Guangzhou Int’l Fruit Expo 2019 Welcome to your Attendance
China’ s increasing need for varied and high-grade fresh fruits has made imported fruits & fruit processing equipment the two fastest growing performers in China’s fruit market!
French President Says Blockchain Could Put Europe at ‘Vanguard’ of Innovation
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased use of data technologies such as blockchain in the EU to boost the agriculture industry and address concerns over food traceability.
Pestalotiopsis Microspora: The Mushroom That Eats Plastic
More precisely, Pestalotiopsis microspora consumes polyurethane, the key ingredient in plastic products, and converts it to organic matter.
Malaysia: Mahathir to pave way for new areas of M’sian investment in Philippines
Following the ratification of Bangsamoro Organic Law and the setting up of Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA), Rizwan Irwan said it opened up an avenue for the Malaysian government.
UAE: GFIA to showcase global agriculture innovations
GFIA, a global authority on sustainable food production, will present leading-edge solutions that will shape the future of farming and food production in the UAE and around the world.
Saudi Arabia: Could lab-grown meat be in Saudi Arabia’s future?
We have to keep an eye on technologies and how they emerge. We have all heard about how meat production is shifting from the normal farm to labs.
Growing Need for Multi-stakeholder Approach towards Food Safety in Asia
Responsibilities of the private sector were also highlighted at the session and as the producer of food, it is vital that all players possess the necessary knowledge and skills to develop safe products.
UAE: Dubai Industrial Park Launches a Report Exploring Global Food Trends up to 2030
It identifies 20 global agri-food trends indicating the planet’s prospects for the future, and how this relates to the GCC, from the manufacturing stage to the supply chain.
Italy: Food Innovation Group Future Food Secures Additional Funding
With a philanthropic core, Future Food provides education, supports research projects and feeds innovative initiatives that positively impact the health of humans and the planet.
UK: Islamic Economy Event To take place in Mayfair London
Algebra Consulting is organising a prestigious Islamic Economy Networking Event to take Place at The Arab-British Chamber of Commerce on the 22nd Jan 2019 in the heart of London. Get your invitation.
What is halal and kosher meat and why is it banned in parts of Belgium?
Now might be the perfect time to learn what halal and kosher food practices actually entail, if you aren’t already aware.
Indonesia has strong demand in packaged food
Interview on bilateral trade between Indonesia and India in the food and beverage sector and opportunities in exports going forward.
