Obesity has risen to the top of the public health policy agenda worldwide. Before 1980, rates were generally well below 10%. They have since doubled or tripled in many countries, and in almost half of the OECD, 50% or more of the population is overweight. A key risk factor for numerous chronic diseases, obesity is [...]
Today on Crop To Cuisine Radio, We go into the garden in search of cocktails with Paul Abercrombie, Author of “Organic, Shaken and Stirred”. Pakistan is in the midst of the worst flooding disaster in history. And the WFP speaks with us about the realities on the ground and what people can do to help. [...]
Sound Bites Headlines in Food & Farming from around The World WORLD The World Food Programmes Executive Director Josette Sheeran recently finished a four-nation tour in Africa, expressing enthusiasm for a new level of commitment stemming from a summit of African Union leaders. Speaking from Niger, where the nation is facing the worst food crisis [...]
