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Cattle to feed: Why a global meat crisis is looming
World’s top three beef producers witness a decline in cattle stocks because of rising input costs, droughts and biology.
![Cows on the milk production turnstile at Casey Pruim's Prime Acres Ltd. dairy farm in Abbotsford, British Columbia - each cow is milked three times a day to produce 30 litres of milk [Ali Mustafa/Al Jazeera]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DSLR_PRUIM80-1789051513.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Teen rescued after clinging to boat for two days off Alaska
A 15-year-old boy was miraculously rescued after spending two days clinging to his capsized boat in Alaska’s Bering Sea.
Published On 12 Sep 2026
US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak
The FDA says contaminated lettuce has been removed from the market after nearly 13,000 linked cases.
‘Totally reliant on Mother Nature’: UK drought raises water security fears
Record heatwaves have troubled British farmers, raising concerns over reservoir levels and food supply.
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When does a family meal become a luxury in Nigeria?
‘5,000 naira used to make a pot of soup, now 10,000 naira isn’t enough.’
Published On 7 Sep 2026
Could Trump’s Iran trade war threaten Spain’s saffron-infused paella?
US threats to punish Iran’s trade partners could disrupt Spain’s saffron supply, pressuring paella chefs and exporters.
Why potluck parties are making a big comeback in America
As Americans spend less time socialising, communities are rediscovering an old way of bringing people together.
![Community members raise their arms during a gratitude poem at a supper in Westbrook, Maine, in July 2025 [Courtesy of Community Plate]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_3173-1788383247.jpeg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Seven mouths, one meal: Feeding a family through Gaza’s food crisis
Families across Gaza struggle to secure food as community kitchens operate irregularly and prices rise.
Pickleball and dining: Why courts are the new food destinations
The fastest-growing sport in the US is the ‘eatertainment’ trend’s new darling. How long will it last?
![Pickle and Social opened its Gwinnett County, Georgia, location in 2023. Far beyond just pickleball, the facility also boasts a full-service restaurant, a pet-friendly outdoor lawn and Biergarten, a 27-foot music stage, an ACL cornhole yard and a concert viewing space [Courtesy of Pickle and Social]](https://aljazeeranews.edgeone.app/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Pickle-and-Social-Gwinnett-GA-1788373288.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Conflicts and extreme weather pushing global food prices higher, warns UN
UN food price index rises to four-year high, illustrating impact of war and weather.
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Over 500 students hospitalised after eating state-supplied meals in Indones
More than 500 students in Indonesia were hospitalised with food poisoning on Tuesday.
Published On 2 Sep 2026
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