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organic farming may sound like a solid idea regarding an environment-friendly solution in the food and health industry. But this same thing led to a huge disaster in the economy of Sri Lanka says the experts. Organic farming is so much in vogue these days as the environmentalists are backing the idea of food free of chemicals and fertilizers. But the reality is that it's now impossible to switch to Organic farming in a go. As we clearly see the most recent example of Sri Lanka which followed this policy. Today, Sri Lanka is facing its worst crisis ever in terms of economic, social, and political matters. Lessons To Be Learned From Lanka's Failure : According to Ted Nordhans, organic farming is a practical approach when we talk about agriculture activities with respect to climate a...

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Hunger Watch Report : 66% Families’ Income Suffer Loss; 25% Have Severe Food Insecurity Due To Pandemic

Sonia SolankiFebruary 24, 20220

A survey conducted by the Right To Food Campaign in association with the Civil Society Organization reveals that 66% of families faced losses due to the pandemic. The Hunger Watch report states that the income of 2/3rd families is decreased in the two years of the pandemic. Almost 60% of people said that their income is reduced by 50% or more in the two years of the pandemic. The survey was conducted in 14 states. It included a total of 6,697 households from low socio-economic strata. Hunger Watch Report Details The report presents some numbers and data which are of major concern in today's society. Nearly, 45% of households are still having some sort of debt. Out of these 21% have debt above 50,000 Rs. This data comes in from the second round post lockdown in 2020. It covered 3,994 ...

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Geneva GHO Announced That 274 Million People Will Need Emergency Aid And Protection

Sonia SolankiDecember 8, 20210

On 2nd December, in Geneva GHO [Global Humanitarian Overview] announced that 274 million people will need emergency aid and protection. According to GHO this is 17% more than the last year. GHO stated that in 2021 we reached 107 million people out of 157 million , which is 70% of the target. This year GHO is targeting 183 million people with aid. GHO requires funding of approximately US$41 billion to fulfill this target. GHO is the world's most comprehensive, authoritative and evidence based assessment of humanitarian needs. UN Humanitarian Chief Martin Griffiths told that the climate crisis is affecting the vulnerable people first and worst. The effects of climate change are devastating and maybe irreversible too. GHO Chief also said that we are appealing globally so that we can get...