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Recalibrating food supply chain for post-COVID environment

Opinion 5 years ago

Recalibrating food supply chain for post-COVID environment

On the consumer front, there has been a step change in the adoption of online grocery shopping as consumers look for contactless food access during the pandemic. As more people realize the convenience and ease of shopping online, this growth trajectory is expected to continue in a post COVID-19 environment.

Fighting two pandemics hand in hand in Asia and the Pacific

Opinion 5 years ago

Fighting two pandemics hand in hand in Asia and the Pacific

Global hunger has been on a regrettable rise in recent years, and despite Asia’s economic clout, the continent — home to more than half of the world’s undernourished — has not been spared. Now COVID-19 is leading to a slow-down of regional economic growth and further threatening food security.

Intensive farming heightens pandemic risk: Study

Environment 5 years ago

Intensive farming heightens pandemic risk: Study

Intensive farming makes future pandemics such as COVID-19 more likely as wild animals carrying diseases known to infect humans are forced into increasingly close contact with us, research showed Wednesday.

Govt to develop 30,000 hectares of farmland in North Sumatra

Business 5 years ago

Govt to develop 30,000 hectares of farmland in North Sumatra

The plan seeks to address the government’s concerns about a looming food crisis as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government confident Indonesia can avoid post-pandemic food crisis

Business 5 years ago

Government confident Indonesia can avoid post-pandemic food crisis

The government claims it has ensured there will be a sufficient supply of food to avoid a potential food crisis following the COVID-19 outbreak.

Combating consequences of pandemic with fortified food staples

Opinion 5 years ago

Combating consequences of pandemic with fortified food staples

While accelerated efforts for stunting reduction are in place, COVID-19 has the potential to create a perfect storm for malnutrition and put an even greater number of people at risk.

Asia-Pacific must take urgent action to tackle COVID-19’s recession-induced hunger

Opinion 5 years ago

Asia-Pacific must take urgent action to tackle COVID-19’s recession-induced hunger

Not only must efforts focus on keeping food supply chains alive, but it’s imperative to focus on food accessibility for all.

Indonesian start-up Stoqo becomes latest casualty of the virus

Business 5 years ago

Indonesian start-up Stoqo becomes latest casualty of the virus

An online platform that supplies fresh ingredients to food outlets is shutting down.

In Indonesia, rural helps urban to ensure food supply during coronavirus pandemic

National 5 years ago

In Indonesia, rural helps urban to ensure food supply during coronavirus pandemic

Farmers associations in Java and Sumatra share their harvest to help poor urban dwellers or those who have lost their income in cities.

Reflections on agriculture and its role

Opinion 5 years ago

Reflections on agriculture and its role

Even without COVID-19, everyone would agree that managing agriculture is complex. What could the agriculture sector learn from the outbreak so far?

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