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international4 days ago•1 min saved

Turkish Grain Carrier Sinks in Black Sea After Russian Drone Strike

A Turkish-owned cargo ship carrying corn sank in the Black Sea on Monday after being struck by drones, killing two crew members and leaving one missing. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attack as a 'horrific' strike on a civilian vessel in neutral waters, while Romanian authorities confirmed a rescue operation that saved 11 sailors. The incident occurs amid escalating Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure and growing tensions over maritime security in the region.

via bbc.com|

#black-sea-security #global-food-supply #international

agriculturefarming2 years ago•4 min saved

Global Farmer Protests: The Rise of 'Greenlash' and Bureaucratic Revolt

Farmers around the world have been staging protests, citing climate change policies, red tape, and crop prices as the driving forces behind their crisis. Grievances vary by country, but the common message is that farmers can no longer bear the burden of economic and climate policies. The protests have led to political responses, with leaders scrapping plans and postponing deadlines, but some stakeholders believe this is to prevent farmers from aligning with far-right groups. Experts emphasize the need for governments to support farmers in transitioning to environmental regulations and address the costs of climate change and environmental damage.

via PBS NewsHour|

#agricultural-policies #agriculturefarming #climate-change

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

"Russia's Aggressive Move: Threatening the Global Food Supply"

The collapse of an agreement between Russia and Ukraine regarding food shipments has put the global food supply at risk, impacting tens of millions of people worldwide. Russia's invasion of Ukraine initially threatened the flow of food shipments, but a deal had been struck to keep them going. However, the recent breakdown of this agreement raises concerns about the impact on the ongoing war and the availability of food for millions of people.

via The New York Times|

#global-food-supply #international-relations #russia

global-food-supply3 years ago•5 min saved

"Russia's Grain Deal Cancellation Raises Concerns over Global Food Security"

Russia's decision to withdraw from a deal facilitating the export of grain from Ukrainian ports has raised concerns about global food supply. The move has sparked worries in food insecure countries, with the Kenyan government denouncing it as a "stab in the back" for drought-hit nations in the Horn of Africa. Grain prices have fluctuated since the announcement, and tensions between Russia and Ukraine have escalated further. The suspension of the deal exacerbates an already difficult situation, as Ukrainian production is down and export costs have been rising. Aid charities emphasize that the global food system is broken, and the situation is particularly concerning for regions like the Horn of Africa, which is already facing a severe drought and food insecurity.

via NPR|

#food-security #global-food-supply #grain-deal

science-and-environment3 years ago•2 min saved

Experts Warn of Catastrophic Threat to Global Food Supply from Fungal Attacks

Fungal attacks on important crops are rising rapidly and could lead to a global health catastrophe, warn scientists. Fungi are already the biggest destroyer of crops, and their impact is expected to worsen as the climate crisis results in rising temperatures and fungal infections moving steadily polewards. Fungal pathogens have been moving to higher latitudes at a rate of about 7km a year since the 1990s. Existing fungicides and conventional breeding for disease resistance are no longer enough, and new solutions such as planting seed mixtures and developing new pesticides are needed to prevent global starvation.

via Slashdot|

#climate-crisis #crop-losses #fungal-attacks

environment3 years ago•3 min saved

The Looming Threat of Fungal Diseases on Food Security

Fungal attacks on important crops are rising rapidly and could lead to a global health catastrophe, warn scientists. Fungi are already the biggest destroyer of crops and are highly resilient, adaptable, and can travel long distances on the wind. The impact of fungal disease is expected to worsen due to the climate crisis, with temperatures rising and fungal infections moving steadily polewards. Fungal pathogens have been moving to higher latitudes at a rate of about 7km a year since the 1990s. Existing fungicides and conventional breeding for disease resistance are no longer enough, and new solutions are needed, such as planting seed mixtures and developing new pesticides.

via The Guardian|

#climate-crisis #crop-losses #environment

politics3 years ago•2 min saved

"Ukraine urges global action on expiring grain deal with Russia"

Ukraine has called on global powers to pressure Russia as the future of the Black Sea grain deal, which will expire on May 18, remains unclear. UN chief Antonio Guterres proposed a “way forward aimed at the improvement, extension and expansion” of the deal, which has been renewed twice since it was brokered by Turkey and the United Nations last July to allow Ukraine to resume grain exports from its Black Sea ports. Moscow-based journalist Yulia Shapovalova said negotiations were continuing as Guterres considers “Moscow’s concerns about the supply of food fertiliser”, one of the main obstacles Russia has cited.

via Al Jazeera English|

#black-sea-grain-deal #global-food-supply #politics

business3 years ago•1 min saved

Russia and Ukraine agree to extend Black Sea grain deal.

Ukraine and Russia have extended a deal allowing Ukraine to export millions of tonnes of grain through the Black Sea, despite the ongoing conflict between the two countries. The UN and Turkey helped broker the export agreement last July following fears of a global food crisis. Ukraine is one of the world's top producers of grain, but its access to ports in the Black Sea was blocked by Russian warships following the invasion in February last year. The deal has already allowed nearly 25 million tonnes of foodstuffs from Ukraine's Black Sea ports reach global markets.

via BBC|

#black-sea #business #global-food-supply