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Why ending US food aid to Afghanistan, Yemen threatens national security

Why ending US food aid to Afghanistan, Yemen threatens national security

Opinion: The U.S. administration’s justifications to cut all food aid to these two countries are questionable, and risk harming U.S. interests.

Devex Dish: The migrant workers who feed the world

Devex Dish: The migrant workers who feed the world

Migrant labor underpins global food production — and in some places, policies are finally starting to catch up. Plus, Washington updates and highlights from Devex’s Power 50 in food and agriculture.

USDA takes over Food for Peace with $452M World Food Programme deal

USDA takes over Food for Peace with $452M World Food Programme deal

The agreement with WFP steers U.S.-grown commodities through an "America First" foreign aid approach — one that will lead to bulk purchases by March.

How a global cold-chain revolution can boost food security

How a global cold-chain revolution can boost food security

In a warming world with a growing population, the market for sustainable cooling in developing economies is set to double to $600 billion by 2050. Investors and governments are just starting to pay attention.

Devex Dish: The big questions as USDA takes over Food for Peace

Devex Dish: The big questions as USDA takes over Food for Peace

USAID’s flagship food aid program finds a home — albeit a temporary one, at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Plus, AGRA’s “rainbow revolution” for Africa, and we remember legendary agricultural scientist Pedro Sánchez.

After USAID, Food for Peace enters a new and uncertain chapter

After USAID, Food for Peace enters a new and uncertain chapter

A temporary agreement moves Food for Peace to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, raising questions about whether the shift will alter the program’s core mission and whether the agency can manage its scale.

Amid water stress, experts want the world to get serious about irrigation

Amid water stress, experts want the world to get serious about irrigation

As climate change strains water resources, experts say flexible, locally led irrigation may hold the key to food security.

Celebrated soil scientist and food security activist Pedro Sánchez dies

Celebrated soil scientist and food security activist Pedro Sánchez dies

The food security and agricultural science communities mourn the passing of a “giant in the field,” Pedro Sánchez, who transformed farming across Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Devex Dish: Meet the young African farmers putting the sexy back in agriculture

Devex Dish: Meet the young African farmers putting the sexy back in agriculture

In this edition: TikTok videos as agricultural extension services; positive signs in a new U.S. foreign aid budget bill; and why the U.S. is freezing aid to Somalia.

Meet the agri-influencers drawing African youth to farming

Meet the agri-influencers drawing African youth to farming

A new generation of African farmers is using TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as tools to improve crop yields, find new markets, and boost incomes.

Devex Newswire: Can a weakened US CDC continue its global health work?

Devex Newswire: Can a weakened US CDC continue its global health work?

The U.S. CDC's global health work hangs in the balance. Plus, what 2026 has in store for food systems.

US freezes aid to Somalia over dispute on destroyed WFP warehouse

US freezes aid to Somalia over dispute on destroyed WFP warehouse

The decision by Somalia’s largest donor comes as a fast-escalating drought deepens food needs and geopolitical tensions complicate relations with Washington.

Devex Dish: What’s on the menu for food systems in 2026

Devex Dish: What’s on the menu for food systems in 2026

The big pressures bearing down on food systems, the five trends we’re watching this year, and introducing the Global Flagship Initiative on Food Security.

What we're watching across food systems in 2026

What we're watching across food systems in 2026

Aid cuts, policy upheaval, and climate shocks are forcing a rethink of how the world grows and delivers food.

Arab-backed food security platform moves toward first funding round

Arab-backed food security platform moves toward first funding round

Backed by up to $10 billion from Arab development finance institutions, the Global Flagship Initiative for Food Security is gearing up to fund its first round of projects, which will be in the Horn of Africa.

Devex Dish: Ending a year of disruption and hard lessons for food aid

Devex Dish: Ending a year of disruption and hard lessons for food aid

A look back at our most-read stories and opinion pieces in 2025.

Devex Dish: How AI is guiding India’s farmers through climate change

Devex Dish: How AI is guiding India’s farmers through climate change

Artificial intelligence tools help the farmers plant and harvest healthier crops but experts stress that AI is just one component of a broader climate adaptation strategy, alongside insurance and access to credit. Plus, a look back at the life of Nicholas Haan.

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