Food Security
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Country-level analysis: Iran War increasing global poverty and food insecurity
Key takeaways Developing countries are highly exposed to impacts from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, IFPRI economic modeling shows.Poverty and food insecurity rise modestly in percentage terms, but absolute numbers show a significant impact, with about 20 million more people in poverty and 2.5 million more facing undernourishment.Broader economic impacts are limited but uneven. GDP declines are generally small, but agriculture and supply chains face stronger pressures. The economic impacts flowing from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz continue to reverberate, ra
The High Cost of Conflict: Tracking Sudan’s Deepening Food Crisis
The conflict in Sudan, primarily between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has escalated since April 2023 into a significant crisis. This conflict has severely degraded the food security of many Sudanese households, with profound effects on their diets, coping strategies, and overall welfare.
Famine on the rise in South Sudan
The risk of famine continues to grow in South Sudan as a result of continued and spreading conflict. According to a new IPC Alert released this week, by July, as many as 7.8 million South Sudanese—more than half the analyzed population—will face acute food insecurity, while around 73,000 people in four counties will be at risk for IPC Phase 5 (Catastrophe) levels of food insecurity, including famine and starvation.
How AI can help reduce food loss and waste in Nigeria’s tomato value chain
Key takeawaysAn AI image analysis system will evaluate tomato quality and quantify post‑harvest losses in Nigeria.A pilot assessment in Jos, Nigeria, collected extensive visual and other data across multiple tomato varieties to train and validate the AI model.The system will be scalable and applicable to other crops, with potential to reduce food waste, improve supply‑chain efficiency, and support smallholder farmers. Fruits and vegetables are essential to good nutrition, but in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), people often do not consume enough of them, with most falling shor
Feeding Africa: How Fertilizer Trade Contributes to Food Security
In this book chapter from the 2025 Africa Agriculture Trade Monitor Report, authors explore a critical yet often overlooked pillar of food security: the trade and accessibility of agricultural inputs. For those tracking the continent's path toward self-sufficiency, the study explores how fertilizers contribute to the future of African farming.The Fertilizer ParadoxFertilizers are crucial for delivering essential nutrients to crops, significantly boosting productivity and enhancing food security.