Wheat

India donates wheat to Afghanistan after deal with Pakistan

First convoy of 50 Indian trucks carrying around 2,500 metric tonnes of wheat reached Attari-Wagah, frontier crossing with Pakistan, officials say. From there, Afghan lorries are taking the food aid to Afghanistan.

This phenomenon could help crops withstand floods or droughts

‘Lysigenous aerenchyma’ acts like a snorkel, researchers say, transferring air and nutrients to plant roots submerged underwater or suffering from drought.

Beirut port explosion: A crippling blow to Lebanon’s food security

Lebanon imports 80 percent of its food supplies and the Port of Beirut was a vital lifeline for the country’s grain imports, storing 85 percent of its cereals.