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Indonesia says it will halt forest destruction for rice paddies

Indonesia says it will halt forest destruction for rice paddies

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Indonesia has announced that it will stop plans to clear millions of hectares of forest for rice cultivation, marking a significant shift in its approach to food security and land use. The government launched the ambitious programme in 2024 with a five-year goal of reducing Indonesia’s dependence on rice imports. The plan initially involved opening […]

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World Food Prices Reach Three-Year High in July as Weather Extremes and Conflicts Push Costs Higher

World Food Prices Reach Three-Year High in July as Weather Extremes and Conflicts Push Costs Higher

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The cost of food around the world continued to climb in July, reaching its highest level in more than three years, according to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The increase comes as extreme weather conditions and ongoing conflicts in key agricultural regions continue to disrupt global food production and trade, raising concerns […]

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