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Economy has been battered by Covid but dictator has refused to accept foreign aid
Economy minister calls for further ‘shock absorber’ restrictions as global food costs soar
40% surge in cost of agricultural commodities raises spectre of accelerating inflation
Kremlin says it has no information on attack that led to workers being stood down
A new wave of start-ups aims to serve the country’s growing army of vegetarians
Wasps, fungi and bacteria are being deployed as a green alternative to toxic sprays
The eating habits of western countries are unsustainable
Access to adequate food for all must be a priority in the continent’s fight against the pandemic
Andy Sewell’s photos capture the food banks feeding the hungry during the coronavirus crisis
Annual investment triples into makers of plant-based, lab-grown and fermentation-based products
World Food Programme predicts worsening humanitarian situation as political turmoil continues
South Korea questions efficacy of sanctions meant to inhibit Pyongyang’s nuclear programme
Shortages and price rises are on the cards
Concerns over sustainability and climate change are driving interest
Decision by regulator is first step towards full approval for use of larvae in human foods
With the end of EU subsidies, the government should embrace a new model of regenerative agriculture
Chicken grown by US start-up Eat Just meets city-state’s standards for use in nuggets
From carbon labels to zero-waste menus, food businesses are increasingly keen to reach sustainability-minded consumers. Will their efforts pay off? Plus: pandemic-proof supply chains; China rethinks its diet; fairer deals for farm workers
Coronavirus has made clear the need for a more robust and responsive food system
Nigeria harnesses scale to boost smallholder productivity; the battle to commercialise South Africa’s Eastern Cape; camel milk’s superfood credentials; how tackling soil depletion can raise yields; Egyptian orange farmers capitalise on export boom; what Nigeria can learn from Brazilian techniques
Technology can help primary producers to access much-needed resources including finance, inputs and fair prices
Scheme uses the power of scale to modernise agricultural practices and improve yields from smallholders
One fertiliser supplier’s drive to create demand solves only part of a bigger problem
MEPs will decide on Wednesday whether to ban plant-based products from using meat-related labels
The shift towards more sustainable sources of protein is hailed as the second agricultural revolution
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