Changes in maize production could create complications for Kenya, sub-Saharan Africa’s major importer, because of its policy on genetically modified maize.
Fuel storage tanks at South Africa’s Durban harbour. Blocking the transport of fuel will stop the transport of food.
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Large-scale droughts can have cascading impacts on food security. They can reduce yield, increase food prices, trigger changes in consumption and lead to unstable supply.
A dust storm approaches Stratford, Texas, 1935.
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Analysis suggests import restrictions on bananas in Australia are a classic rent‐seeking policy, leaving Australians to subsidise each grower by more than $250,000 a year.
Bustling scene at a market in Antananarivo, Madagascar.
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Global food system issues can be traced to colonial history. It’s time food production became more sustainable so that it meets the needs of people - equally.
Nigeria is a major tomato importer, despite having enough land to grow them.
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Campaigners against commercial kangaroo harvesting say it’s unsustainable and have convinced California to extend a ban on kangaroo imports. But are Australia’s world-famous roos really at risk?
Islamic dietary law requires that certain methods be used when preparing meat, such as that a Muslim be the one butchering the animal.
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For many Muslims, adherence to Islamic dietary laws, known as halal, is an intrinsic part of their everyday lives. Even those who are relatively lax with other rituals of the faith tend to adhere to halal…
Some market gardens face being squeezed out by land-hungry developers.
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Australia is regarded as a food-secure country and this is mostly true for bulk commodities such as dairy, grain and meat, which make up a large part of our diet. But many people are still failing to eat…
No water elsewhere could hit food and consumer good supplies here.
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Following the wettest winter for 250 years, it would seem fair to assume that drought-induced food shortages are unlikely to be a problem for Britain. But in the near future we may find that water is a…
A shift towards fresh food and improved consumer protections in China provides opportunities and threats for Australian food producers.
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The political lobbying accompanying the government decision to withhold financial support from SPC Ardmona has overshadowed the big structural issues facing Australia’s preserved food industry. The two…
The food Australia produces - including wheat - contributes to the diets of 60 million people.
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Peter Langridge, Australian Centre for Plant Functional Genomics e Simon Prasad, Office of the Chief Scientist
Food production in Australia is challenging. Why? Because our soils are largely ancient and infertile, and our climate is variable and frequently harsh. Many food producing regions are degraded through…
Pester power … experts say junk food ads on children’s TV undermine good parental influence.
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More than 75% of Australians support a ban on junk food advertising in children’s television, and almost 20% support a total ban, according to a poll by the Australian National University on attitudes…