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_(Do Tanzanians understand thoroughly what *Food Security* is? And what *Acute Food Insecurity* means? Also do they know the current condition of food insecurity in the country?)_ *Uganda: Food Security Issues* April 2023 The government of Uganda has relied on *ad hoc measures* to handle food crises, but the committee led by Ms Janet Okorie-Moe recommends the allocation of Shs400 billion Ugandan shillings to boost food production, establish silos, and food reserves. _(Does the government of Tanzania rely on *ad hoc measures* to handle food crises?)_ This publication understands that the government of Uganda has collaborated with other ministries, departments, and agencies to formulate policies, strategies, programs, and plans to address food insecurity. _(Does the Tanzanian government have clear policies, strategies, programs, plans and goals to address food insecurity? Also, does the Tanzanian government collaborate with other ministries, departments, agencies and private sector to formulate, implement, execute, monitor and evaluate its policies, strategies, programs, plans and goals to tackle food insecurity?)_ According to the United Nations, approximately 2.4 million people in Uganda are facing acute food insecurity, with the number expected to rise to 3.5 million by June 2023. This is due to a combination of factors including climate change, conflict, and the Covid-19 pandemic. _(Do Tanzanians know similar statistics and projection regarding the number of people in Tanzania facing acute food insecurity?)_ The government's efforts to combat food insecurity have been hampered by the lack of a clear food security policy and strategy. Uganda has implemented several programs to combat acute hunger, including the National Agricultural Advisory Services (NAADS) and the Agriculture Cluster Development Project (ACDP), which aim to improve agricultural productivity and enhance food security but have also faced tremendous challenges. _Click link below to read the whole article_👇🏽

Govt needs Shs660 billion to combat food insecurity

The government has relied on ad hoc measures to handle food crises, but the committee led by Ms Janet Okorie-Moe recommends the allocation of Shs400 billion to boost food production, establish...

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Dairy, Food/Nutrition, Ag Global Specialty Food,

Two Sisters Set the Stage for Wisconsin Artisan Butter

Sisters Jennifer and Julie Orchard are among only a handful of artisan buttermakers in Wisconsin.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, USDA,

USDA proposes school lunch changes, some concerned students will refuse to eat

The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service is proposing changes to the meal nutrition standards for school lunches.The changes would

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TOPIC(S): Food/Nutrition, Almonds,

04/08/2023 SOURCE: www.farmprogress.com

Study links almonds to lower blood sugar

The latest findings complement previous research.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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French dairy giant Danone leads $3.5m investment into Israeli cultured milk startup

Strategic investment by company's venture arm includes potential collaboration on cultured breast milk products; other investors include Steakholder Foods and Coca-Cola Israel

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Maple syrup season starting off in a sticky situation

It’s the best time of year for maple syrup lovers. Sap is beginning to run from the trees but things are off to a slightly slower start due to the weather.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Food/Nutrition, Sustainability, Environment,

Consumers care about sustainability—and back it up with their wallets

A joint study from McKinsey and NielsenIQ examines whether or not consumers really do care about sustainability when it comes to ESG claims on packaging.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Soybeans, Food/Nutrition, Peanuts,

A scientific salad for astronauts in deep space

The ingredients were chosen for their nutritional value, as well as how easy they’ll be to grow with the limited room and resources available on a spacecraft.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Topics: Livestock/Meat, Food/Nutrition, AgriBusiness,

Tyson Foods plant closure raises antitrust concerns among US farmers, experts

Tyson Foods Inc gave its chicken suppliers two months' notice of its plan to shut a Virginia processing plant in May, raising concerns among farmers and legal experts about the company's compliance with antitrust regulations requiring it to give 90 days' notice before ending a contract.

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Nancy Kavazanjian
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Kellogg will split into two companies. Here are the names

Products put out by the companies will continue to sport the Kellogg’s brand on the packaging.

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