Have you ever wondered what it would be like to face the harshest forms of hunger? To live without the basic necessities like flour, vegetables, fruits, or meat? This is the reality for many around the world. But in the midst of such adversity, a glimmer of hope emerges from the fields.
Food security has been a cornerstone of China's policy agenda for decades, yet the confluence of the trade war with the US, the COVID-19 pandemic, and Russia's invasion of Ukraine has heightened Beijing's urgency to achieve self-sufficiency. How can a nation with a population of over 1.4 billion ensure that its citizens are well-fed amidst global uncertainties?
Have you ever considered the impact a single disease outbreak can have on an entire industry? As the sun rises over Greg Pal Thorp's egg farm in Canra, a new day brings fresh challenges in the face of a biocurity scare. The deadly Avian flu has been detected just 7 km away, casting a shadow over the quiet henhouse. What does this mean for Greg and the millions of eggs produced daily across Australia?