http://news.prlog.org/tag/food-security/food security - Latest News (Press Releases) - Read news before it's newsen-us3600 http://www.prlog.org/12128047-entrepreneurs-must-get-backing-to-fix-indias-crumbling-supply-chain.htmlOPINION Entrepreneurs must get backing to fix India’s crumbling supply chain tBy RJ Whitehead , 25-Apr-2013 Related tags: warehouses, India, cold storage, produce, supply chain, fruit, vegetables Related topics: Supply chain, Business, Traditional and... http://www.prlog.org/12089293-national-science-day-celebrations-at-sangam-university-bhilwara.htmlIn the words of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore “In Science, we go through the discipline of eliminating the personal limitations of our minds and thus reach the comprehension of truth which is in the minds of the universal man.” http://www.prlog.org/12059312-waste-to-taste-feeding-the-worlds-population-in-the-next-century.htmlThrough composting, vermiculture and high density vertical growing it is possible to grow 14 times more using 90% less water, energy and labor. http://www.prlog.org/12031546-sisters-of-notre-dame-de-namur-work-as-farmers-and-catering-directors.htmlPrimarily educators, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur have expanded into any number of professions. Why? To work more effectively with impoverished people across the globe. The emphasis is always on empowering others and eliminating poverty. http://www.prlog.org/12021077-the-economist-group-to-address-africas-role-in-solving-the-global-food-crisis.htmlWith Africa’s population growing, the challenge of providing nutritious food to all is immense. On November 15th and 16th in Johannesburg global leaders will assemble to explore the complexities of the issues and look for solutions. http://www.prlog.org/12003804-good-earth-keeper-awards-presented-by-compassion-in-world-farming-soil-for-life.htmlIn commemorating World Food Day, Compassion in World Farming together with Soil for Life will be hosting a Green Tie fund-raising event, tomorrow (20th - October) at the Coleyn Wine Estate, Klein Constantia in Cape Town. http://www.prlog.org/11999995-danforth-centers-conversations-series-continues.htmlThe discussion will focus on safe and effective ways to improve crops for developing areas of the world. In addition, the conversation will highlight how collaborations and partnerships are critical to global agricultural efforts. http://www.prlog.org/11987791-speakers-and-themes-at-the-africa-food-security-conference.htmlA flurry of changes and new food security regulations are the expected outcomes from this forum which will occur by assessing current activities to address the needs of a dynamic food security program. http://www.prlog.org/11969354-industry-leaders-to-discuss-strengthening-the-farmers-capacities-at-afsc-2012.htmlAFSC 2012 is a regionally focused forum that aims to bring the interrelated parties together for discussions that will refocus food security issues in Africa in alignment with the continent’s requirement. http://www.prlog.org/11940415-food-security-crucial-for-student-success-say-sisters-of-notre-dame-de-namur.htmlIn the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur teach persistently hungry and malnourished children. A plan is underway to increase food production in the region in order to improve the diet and health of their students. http://www.prlog.org/11912573-transport-security-inc-introduces-enforcer-seal-guard-lock-to-prevent-trailer-seal-tampering.htmlTransport Security, Inc. headquartered in Waconia, MN, introduces the patent-pending ENFORCER® Seal Guard Lock #5900 hasp and trailer seal protector to the transportation and supply chain industries. http://www.prlog.org/11857520-exosect-initiates-first-full-scale-trial-of-leading-edge-biopesticide-to-control-grain-store-insects.htmlFirst full scale trials of pioneering technology to control beetles and weevils in grain stores http://www.prlog.org/11844571-ifc-invests-in-indias-snowman-logistics-to-expand-storage-infrastructure-promote-food-security.html$6.5 million loan to Snowman Logistics will help the food supply chain company expand its cold storage facilities in various locations in India, helping reduce wastage http://www.prlog.org/11836686-exosect-ceo-martin-brown-identifies-bio-conventional-as-emerging-sector-at-cropworld-north-america.htmlExosect CEO, Martin Brown, identifies Bio-Conventional as an emerging sector within the crop protection industry http://www.prlog.org/11832217-world-water-day-at-jma-pilani-rajasthan.htmlJMA Pilani which is aims to be one among the top ranking schools in India today derives its strength from the quote “Information is just bits of data while knowledge is putting them together and wisdom is transcending them.” http://www.prlog.org/11828814-draft-of-chinas-first-grain-law-released.htmlLAOSCC releases the Grain Law (Public Opinion Soliciting Draft) on 21 Feb., 2012, aiming to invite public opinions. http://www.prlog.org/11818856-qatar-calls-for-launch-of-global-dry-land-alliance-in-2012.htmlAs the three-day Global Food Security Forum opened in Rabat on 7 March, Fahad Al-Attiya, Chairman of the Qatar National Food Security Program (QNFSP), called on arid and semi-arid countries to work together to confront the threat of food insecurity. http://www.prlog.org/11792118-technology-feeds-chinaagrichina-investor.htmlChina's first central document of 2012 mainly focuses on enhancing the development of agricultural science& technology, aiming to safeguard domestic food security. http://www.prlog.org/11684034-successful-trials-validate-innovative-leak-detection-technology.htmlPiotec achieves 100% leak detection in International food trials http://www.prlog.org/11586426-danforth-center-licenses-technology-from-dow-agrosciences-to-improve-important-staple-crop.htmlProject Aims to Enhance Food Security For Millions Living in the Developing World http://www.prlog.org/11583190-food-security-communications-the-missing-link-for-action.htmlA new communications toolkit from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations helps food security professionals improve the impact of their work. http://www.prlog.org/11581783-new-thinking-in-the-transition-movement-conversation-with-rob-hopkins.htmlJoin Transition US on Monday, July 18th at 11:00 AM ET/8:00 AM PT for a live conversation with Rob Hopkins, who will be sharing his latest thinking on the Transition model, taking questions on how the Transition movement continues to grow and evolve. http://www.prlog.org/11552567-congresswoman-lowey-assails-cuts-to-nutrition-assistance.htmlCongresswoman Nita Lowey (D-Westchester/Rockland) came to the Food Bank for Westchester yesterday to publicly protest budget cuts in food aid for thousands of local seniors, pregnanr women, infants and children. http://www.prlog.org/11518001-new-food-security-briefs-for-33-countries-january-april-2011.htmlThese food security briefs, updated every three months, provide an overview of the food security situation in 33 countries http://www.prlog.org/11498428-south-africa-leader-in-farm-assurance.htmlSouth Africa Spearheads GLOBALG.A.P in the Region. South Africa has the largest number of GLOBALG.A.P certified producers in Africa – more than 1600. http://www.prlog.org/11302063-new-food-security-country-briefs-for-over-30-countries-from-fao.htmlThese country briefs, updated every three months, provide an overview of the food security situation in over 30 countries. http://www.prlog.org/11280743-sensortec-ltd-raises-funds-from-the-sale-of-agricultural-testing-business.htmlIts biosensor subsidiary, renamed Vantix Ltd, benefits from the investment. http://www.prlog.org/11273070-free-food-security-communications-learning-course-from-the-fao-of-the-united-nations.htmlA free e-learning course on “Communicating for Food Security” has just been released by the EC-FAO Food Security Programme. http://www.prlog.org/11164872-freedom-from-hunger-wins-best-practices-and-innovations-award.htmlFreedom from Hunger is pleased to have won InterAction’s Best Practices and Innovations award for "Health and Microfinance: Leveraging the Strengths of Two Sectors to Improve Food Security." http://www.prlog.org/11150423-food-rebel-author-mark-winne-on-industrial-agricultures-toll-on-bodies-communities-and-nature.html"Food Rebels, Guerrilla Gardeners and Smart-Cooking Mamas" author Mark Winne asks consumers to take a stand and play a distinct, conscientious role in food democracy by becoming informed and empowered eaters, buyers and food producers. http://www.prlog.org/10966740-the-uoc-and-the-fao-unite-to-offer-online-programs-on-food-security.htmlIntegration of the FAO's Food Security Information for Decision Making Distance Learning programs into the UOC's Department of Food Systems, Culture and Society http://www.prlog.org/10937951-rajasthans-22-districts-most-food-insecure-ihd-wfp-report.htmlTwenty-two of the total 32 districts of Rajasthan have been labeled as ‘most food insecure’ in the latest study by Institute for Human Development and World Food Programme. http://www.prlog.org/10624006-gadco-provides-expert-opinion-on-food-security-to-the-econonomst.htmlGADCO , the Agri-food Company focused on food production In Sub-Saharan Africa, provides expert opinion to a New Economist Intelligence Unit study assessing the long-term resource strategy of the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) http://www.prlog.org/10621263-dilip-dahanukar-speaks-to-halt-global-warming-by-reflecting-more-of-the-suns-energy.htmlReduction of CO2 emissions halt Global warming is a distant dream. Dahanukar suggests use of yachts designed by Prof.Stephen Salter to increase the reflection of Sunlight to nullify the entire effect of Global warming in 2 years. http://www.prlog.org/10587312-india-needs-new-legislation-on-disability-rights.htmlThe government has proposed 108 amendments to the Persons with Disabilities Act,the overarching disability legislation in India. Disabled rights groups are demanding a new law instead that would guarantee civil and political rights to disabled people http://www.prlog.org/10572423-gadco-speaks-on-social-enterprise-at-harvard-business-school.htmlGADCO , the Agri-Food company focused on food prodcution in sub-saharan Africa speaks on Social Enterprise in Africa http://www.prlog.org/10568498-food-security-briefs-for-30-countries-available-from-the-uns-food-and-agriculture-organization.htmlThese country briefs, updated every three months, provide a snapshot of the food security situation in over 30 countries. http://www.prlog.org/10537023-climate-change-and-the-politics-of-perception.htmlThe marketplace for ideas and information is never completely free, open and fair, says Rajni Bakshi. So how do we the people make sense of the conflicting views of the alarmists on climate change and those who deny its seriousness? http://www.prlog.org/10524796-green-warriors-of-the-garo-hills.htmlMeghalaya’s South Garo Hills are under serious threat from illegal coal mining. The Garo Students Union, and its dynamic leader Prosper S Marak, have been battling to preserve the biodiversity of this region. http://www.prlog.org/10419326-iimsam-official-dr-naseer-homoud-congratulated-on-successful-conclusion-summit-on-food-security.htmlIIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud congratulated UN, FAO and attendees on thriving conclusion of World Summit on Food Security. Dr. Homoud wished that declaration adopted by the Summit shall be enforced. http://www.prlog.org/10414285-iimsam-official-dr-naseer-homoud-hopes-that-world-summit-on-food-security-would-craft-new-dimension.htmlIIMSAM Middle East Director & Goodwill Ambassador Dr. Naseer Homoud wished that World Summit on Food Security-2009 would draw attention of human civilization on alarming rates of hunger prevailing in contemporary world. http://www.prlog.org/10335773-global-service-corps-marshals-citizen-diplomats-to-address-global-food-crisis.htmlNew market research with volunteers confirms strong interest in sustainable agriculture http://www.prlog.org/10229167-current-biofuels-not-the-panacea-for-climate-mitigation-energy-security-or-rural-development.htmlA new OFID-IIASA study entitled “Biofuels and Food Security" concludes that current biofuels will increase food insecurity in the world’s poorest countries and is unlikely to deliver any greenhouse gas savings in the period to 2030 http://www.prlog.org/10228871-midwest-minifarming-workshop-opportunity.htmlJohn Jeavons, the Director of Ecology Action, will present a Three-Day GROW BIOINTENSIVE Sustainable Mini-Farming Workshop in Fairfield, IA, on October 22-24, 2009. This is the Future of Food. http://www.prlog.org/10194780-world-agriculture-forums-firstever-2009-asia-roundtable-conference-to-be-held-in-thailand.html“Balancing the Agricultural Bottom Line” Will Discuss Global Agriculture Strategies in Phuket, Thailand, March 8-10, 2009 http://www.prlog.org/10031284-prof-swaminathan-talk-on-biotechnology-and-food-security-at-bits-pilani-rajasthan.htmlFor him cause of work is the inspiration, he believed that he had to serve the nation and derives his satisfaction on the achievement of India changing from a nation of Begging Bowl to Bread Basket. He still has many unfulfilled dreams. http://www.prlog.org/10029780-malaysia-to-address-climate-adaptation-measures.htmlMalaysia will spotlight climate change policies next week in a bid to develop a consensus ahead of UNFCCC talks slated for December in Bali.