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The struggle to obtain essential goods during the Covid-19 pandemic around six years ago has led a housewife here to start keeping a stock of dry food for long-term use.

A 20 per cent rise in global food prices could push an additional five million middle and low-income people in Arab countries into food insecurity, United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) warned on Thursday. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

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Technological innovations such as precision farming and climate-resilient crops would be key to improving long-term food security. - Canva

Fruit and vegetables such as tomatoes, chilies, and cucumbers were also at risk as they require higher fertiliser input, affecting both yield and quality. Photo for illustrative purposes only - Canva

Experts said prolonged dry spell could disrupt natural systems as well as the country’s socio-economic stability. Photo by Bernama

Established in 2021, Bebiri World - a fully bumiputera-owned company - offers a business model inspired by the traditional Malay pawah system, where livestock owners entrust their animals to a shepherd for care and breeding, with offspring shared between both parties. - Photo courtesy of Bebiri World

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Photo by Bernama

Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu in a press conference after the Special Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister here today. Photo by Bernama

Agriculture and Food Security Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Sabu. Bernama Photo