Photo: Pixabay/JillWellington As cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and obesity are at all-time highs across much of the developed world, attention is turning to diets that can prevent or alleviate these conditions. Phasing out ultra-processed foods in favour of whole foods is a good place to start. But what next? Generally the […]

Guiding agricultural transformation among smallholders.

Countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan Source: World Food Programme Forced returns come at the worst time for families already struggling to get by. With virtually no possessions and nowhere to go, people said they did not know how they would survive the cold months.

On 9 November 2023, the Chicago City Council passed the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance1(the Ordinance). The Ordinance takes effect on 31 December 2023, and replaces Chicago’s current paid sick leave ordinance.2 Under the Ordinance, starting 1 January 2024, Chicago employees are entitled to up to […]

Virtual IFPRI-AMIS Seminar Series: December 14, 2023 at 9:30am-11:00am EST. This seminar will explore the market outlook for soybeans and vegetable oils, and examine the implications of the US biodiesel industry and recent developments in South American soybean production.

Country: Ethiopia Source: Save the Children In the worst hit district of Kelafo in Somali region, Save the Children is reporting a huge spike in cholera cases among children under five, who account for nearly 80% of the confirmed cases.