The country has remained mostly dependent on the grain’s importation since colonization in the 1800s. But some locals are trying to change that.
Tag: Grain
North Korea Is Facing a ‘Tense’ Food Shortage
Kim Jong-un said addressing food insecurity was “a top priority” in the country, where millions died in a famine during the ’90s.
Plague of Mice in Australia Overruns Farms, Shops and Bedrooms
For half a year, the rodents have been chewing their way around the country’s eastern grain belt, leaving economic and psychological scars.
India’s Farm Subsidies Lead to Waste but Support Millions
In a country plagued with malnutrition, government support has led to wasted crop surpluses. But with jobs lacking, many feel they have little choice but to work the land.
China’s Xi Jinping Declares War on Food Waste
The Communist Party’s “clean plate” campaign targets livestreaming extreme eaters, wasteful diners and others amid concerns about China’s ability to feed its 1.4 billion people.
Ancient Egyptian Yeast Is This Bread’s Secret Ingredient
A self-professed “bread nerd” extracted yeast from 4,000-year-old artifacts to make a loaf of sourdough. “The aroma and flavor are incredible,” he said.
This Bread Recipe Starts With 4,000-Year-Old Yeast
A self-professed “bread nerd” extracted yeast from ancient Egyptian artifacts to make a loaf of sourdough. “The aroma and flavor are incredible,” he said.
Grow Faster, Grow Stronger: Speed-Breeding Crops to Feed the Future
Plant breeders are fast-tracking genetic improvements in food crops to keep pace with global warming and a growing human population.
U.N. Warns That Grain to Feed Millions Could Rot
The United Nations’ top relief official pleaded for access to a giant grain silo in Yemen’s port city of Hudaydah, saying it could feed 3.7 million hungry people.