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  1. AFSA challenged the African Development Bank's food strategy, while PLAAS analyzed its agricultural lending practices across Africa.
  2. Africa, Ireland, and Afghanistan are contributing to the EU agenda regarding food insecurity, driven by conflict and the need for strategic responses.

Irish Food Security Under Review Due to High Import Dependence

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What happened

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A Climate Change Advisory Council report warned that Ireland is heavily dependent on imports, accounting for about 83% of the fruits and vegetables consumed in the country. The council advised the Government that a review of how Irish horticulture manages food security risks is necessary. These risks are increasingly linked to global factors such as conflict, climate change, or crop failures in other countries.

From irishexaminer.com

Why it matters

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The findings highlight a structural vulnerability in the Irish food supply chain due to its reliance on international trade. The review focuses on how the country mitigates risks posed by global instability and climate shifts.

Africa, Ireland, and Afghanistan are contributing to the EU agenda regarding food insecurity, driven by conflict and the need for strategic responses.

From irishexaminer.com

Who's involved

  • IrelandThe sovereign state whose food production and market reliance are under review.
  • EuropeThe broader bloc whose food supply chain is implicated in global trends.
  • OireachtasThe official legislative body of Ireland, which receives advisory council input.
  • TeagascThe government agency whose research focus is impacted by global supply chain risks.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • TeagascSpeculative

    Teagasc might need to pivot its research focus to address systemic risks posed by climate change and global supply chain disruptions.

  • EuropeSpeculative

    Europe's food supply chain might be confirmed as vulnerable to global shocks.

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Within AFSA challenged the African Development Bank's food strategy, while PLAAS analyzed its agricultural lending practices across Africa.

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