UN SOFI: 673 Million People Experienced Hunger in 2024 |
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According to the latest United Nations (UN) report, The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World (SOFI 2025), global hunger has declined slightly to approximately 673 million people, or 8.2% of the population, in 2024. This marks a decrease from 8.5% in 2023, yet progress remains uneven as hunger continues to surge across Africa and Western Asia due to conflict and high food inflation.
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GM Crops Show Potential to Reduce Hunger Amid Public Skepticism in India |
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A study published in the Asian Journal of Research in Biosciences highlights the potential of genetically modified (GM) crops to address hunger and malnutrition in India, while also identifying key barriers to public acceptance. The study examined how GM crops, such as Golden Rice and GM mustard, could improve food security by enhancing nutritional value and increasing yields amid climate challenges.
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University of Missouri Develops New Gene Editing Method for Chickens |
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Researchers at the University of Missouri have developed a new gene editing approach that could enable chickens to produce useful medical proteins in their eggs. The study addresses a long-standing challenge in avian genetics known as epigenetic silencing, where inserted genes gradually turn off over time. The research team aims to overcome this issue by creating stable lines of genetically engineered chickens for medical and agricultural use.
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Vietnam Updates Regulatory Framework for Agricultural Biotechnology |
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The Government of Vietnam has amended its agricultural biotechnology regulations with the issuance of Decree 43/2026/ND-CP, a move aimed at modernizing the country's food and feed sectors. Effective in early 2026, the new framework significantly accelerates market access for genetically engineered (GE) products by slashing standard approval timelines for food and feed from 90 working days down to 45 for products already cleared in at least five OECD or G20 nations. This reform aligns with Vietnam's 2025 designation of biotechnology as a strategic pillar for agricultural growth and is expected to facilitate more efficient trade and domestic production.
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