The transboundary insect targets maize and other food crops. FAO estimates it is putting at risk up to 80 million tonnes of maize worth $18 billion per year in Africa, Asia, and the Near East.
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World + 7 more
The transboundary insect targets maize and other food crops. FAO estimates it is putting at risk up to 80 million tonnes of maize worth $18 billion per year in Africa, Asia, and the Near East.
Zimbabwe + 11 more
There are now 9.2 million severely food insecure people (IPC Phases 3 and 4) in nine countries across the region, set to reach about 12 million at the peak of the upcoming lean season.
Zimbabwe + 14 more
SADC report says 41.2 million people in 13 countries are estimated to be food insecure in 2019-2020 - a 28 percent increase compared with the 11 countries that provided data in 2018.
Between June and September 2019, it is estimated that more than 200,000 people are experiencing severe acute food insecurity, and require urgent humanitarian action.
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A global report on food crises finds that about 113 million people in 53 countries experienced acute food insecurity in 2018, compared with 124 million in 2017.
UN appeals for $281.7 million to assist the people affected by the cyclone for three months, while also seeking $55.2 million for those in need as a result of the drought.
The lack of rainfall has worsened the problem and negatively impacted this year's harvest in a country where more than 5 million people are already in need of food assistance.
UN humanitarian chief approved $10 million allocation from the Central Emergency Response Fund, while more is required to help 5.3 million people in need of assistance.
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CARE report found that the food crisis in Haiti received the least media attention globally in 2018, followed by Ethiopia, DRC, Philippines, Chad, Niger, Central African Republic and Sudan.
The project aims to assist 22 000 at-risk people in districts perpetually affected by weather and climatic shocks by minimizing crop production loss and livestock mortality.
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Civil conflicts and displacement remain the key drivers of food insecurity in East Africa and the Near East, whereas dry-weather conditions reduced cereal outputs in Southern Africa, says FAO.
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Fall Armyworm keeps spreading to larger areas within countries in sub-Saharan Africa and could move into Northern Africa, Southern Europe and the Near East.
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FAO and Pennsylvania State University have developed a talking app to help African farmers recognize Fall Armyworm, a fast-spreading crop pest in sub-Saharan Africa.
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The need for external food assistance in 37 countries – either affected by conflict or adverse climate shocks – remains unchanged compared to the situation three months back.
Lesotho + 6 more
Many smallholders and rural families are still recovering from losses due to the El Niño-associated drought, and are vulnerable to a downturn, especially where 2017 harvests were poor.
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This guide will help smallholder farmers and frontline agricultural staff to manage FAW more effectively amidst fears that FAW may push more people into hunger.
Zimbabwe + 6 more
Urgent action is required by member states and development partners to determine the scale and extent of the possible impact of the prolonged dry spell on the agricultural season.
World + 23 more
The infestation has been confirmed in over 30 African countries and poses a growing threat to food security, nutrition, and the livelihoods of millions of smallholder farmers.
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A crop munching worm that can fly up to 100 km at night is spreading rapidly across Africa, threatening food production and the livelihoods of millions of farmers already struggling with conflicts and drought.
Funds will be used to address the WASH, nutrition, health, education, child protection, C4D and emergency cash needs of children and their families affected by disasters in 2018.