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Pakistani Scientist Honored for Agricultural Breakthroughs

Coverpage - March 5, 2025 0

Dr. Ghulam Sarwar, a prominent Pakistani scientist, has been honored with the Khalifa International Award for Date Palm and Agricultural Innovation in the "Influential...

Exploring Pakistan’s Diverse Food Culture and Culinary Traditions

Coverpage - November 2, 2024 0

Pakistan’s food culture is as diverse and vibrant as the country’s history, geography, and people. Spanning different regions, ethnicities, and climates, Pakistani cuisine reflects...

Collective Action Needed for Food Accessibility

Coverpage - October 17, 2024 0

By Dr QU Dongyu, Exclusive to Coverpage This year the theme for World Food Day is “Right to Foods for a Better Life and a Better...

Improving Agricultural Productivity to Ensure Food Security

Coverpage - October 13, 2024 0

Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy, providing livelihoods to millions and contributing significantly to the country’s GDP. However, the sector faces challenges like...

Pakistan’s Olive Boom Proves Money Does Grow on Trees

Coverpage - December 3, 2023 0

Pakistan, with its rich agricultural landscape, has long been known for its diverse crops. However, one resource that has remained largely untapped until recent...

Shared Responsibility: Eradicating Hunger in Latin America and the Caribbean

Coverpage - November 10, 2023 0

Mario Lubetkin The figures published by the latest Regional Overview of Food Security and Nutrition 2023 are cause for great concern. The document is clear:...

Afghans Stave Off Starvation In Face Of Economic Sanctions – Analysis

Coverpage - November 4, 2023 0

By Abdulkader Sinno Nearly twenty million Afghans — half the population — are experiencing hunger and the country may face outright famine this coming winter....

Food Scarcity Crisis in Gaza Puts Inhabitants at Risk of Starvation and Illness

Coverpage - November 2, 2023 0

(Image: UNRWA) The persistent food shortage in Gaza continues to pose a critical threat to the well-being of its inhabitants, exacerbating an already precarious humanitarian...

Food Loss and Waste: An Unacceptable Reality

Coverpage - September 30, 2023 0

Mario Lubetkin The food that we lose and waste could feed 1.26 billion hungry people every year. Image: FAO/Riccardo De Luca In recent years, the population...

WHO Reports Highlight Dire Consequences of Pesticide Contamination in Pakistan

Coverpage - September 29, 2023 0

In a disturbing revelation, it has come to light that the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have exported a significant quantity...

WHO Reports Highlight Dire Consequences of Pesticide Contamination in Pakistan

Coverpage - September 28, 2023 0

In a disturbing revelation, it has come to light that the European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have exported a significant quantity...

Food Loss and Waste: An Unacceptable Reality

Coverpage - September 28, 2023 0

By Mario Lubetkin The food that we lose and waste could feed 1.26 billion hungry people every year. Image: FAO/Riccardo De Luca In recent years, the...

Unlocking Sweet Success: Advancements in Mango Technology Research

Coverpage - September 25, 2023 0

For generations, Pakistani mangoes have held a prestigious position in the world of fruit, earning accolades for their exceptional taste, fragrance, and vibrant colors....

Unlocking Sweet Success: Advancements in Mango Technology Research

Coverpage - September 1, 2023 0

For generations, Pakistani mangoes have held a prestigious position in the world of fruit, earning accolades for their exceptional taste, fragrance, and vibrant colors....

Children at Risk: UNICEF Laments Insufficient Funds as Afghanistan Faces Unprecedented Crisis

Coverpage - July 30, 2023 0

Afghanistan has been grappling with a complex web of challenges, ranging from political turmoil to security issues and economic instability. Amidst these crises, a...

The Caribbean’s role in the transformation of agri-food systems

Coverpage - July 3, 2023 0

By Mario Lubetkin, Exclusive to Coverpage The global food security crisis reveals an increase in the undernourishment prevalence, reaching higher than in 2015, when countries...

Food security in times of climate change

Coverpage - April 10, 2023 0

Miriam Hoffmeyer Better diets for young children in India Despite India’s rapid economic development, 35 percent of children under the age of five are still undernourished...