More research needed on antimicrobial resistance via food animals: FAO report
A new report discusses pathways linking food animal production, environment and humans health
'BRICS countries in a position to shape agricultural policies'
Most of the world’s 795 million undernourished people live in developing countries. These countries will need to increase their food …
Now, satellite data can better manage our natural resources
A joint partnership between the Food and Agriculture Organization and Google has made this possible
Hunger and poverty trigger most of the conflicts, says FAO official
Ongoing conflicts is Africa and West Asia could be seen as closest examples
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COVID-19 unemployment: Make agri-food systems equitable for youth, says UN report
The report emphasised on the role of youth as agents of change in food systems
Shift towards sustainable fisheries in Mediterranean, Black Sea region: Report
While 75% of fish stocks was subjected to overfishing, this percentage fell by more than 10% between 2014 and 2018
Current policy developments to contain AMR not enough: South Centre expert
Viviana Munoz Tellez, coordinator, South Centre, spoke on the gaps and challenges in the ongoing policy interventions to contain …
40 million more people experienced food insecurity in 2021 than 2020: Report
The report demonstrates the need for a greater prioritisation of smallholder agriculture as a frontline humanitarian response, according to FAO
Food consumption rate in Africa rising 10 times faster than production
Low productivity of smallholder agriculture and growing population are pushing the demand for forest resources
Exploiting Asia's biodiversity can ensure food security, end hunger
Biodiversity for food and agriculture is among the Earth’s most important resources
2014 is International Year of Family Farming
Smallholder farming which is the predominant form of agriculture in the food production sector faces various challenges at governance and …
Iraq's favourable harvest of little help in warding off food security threat
Two administrative divisions, most affected in the current conflict, on average contribute nearly a third of Iraq’s wheat production and …
FAO report shows how climate change is impacting small fishers
Outlook for fisheries and aquaculture better than for other food sectors, but UN agency calls for adaptation and mitigation to secure future food …
Food insecurity to worsen for millions in Sri Lanka due to poor harvest, price rise, economic crisis
Year-on-year food inflation rate was nearly 94 per cent in August 2022
A Bang for the Buck: Leveraging flexible seed money to improve impact
A mix of integrated financial approaches is needed to bring about transformative change
Ebola-ravaged Guinea to benefit from new food security initiatives
Nearly 470,000 people in the West African country might be food insecure by March 2015
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FAO calls for sustainable aquaculture, end to illegal fishing
Declaration at the 34th session of FAO’s Committee on Fisheries emphasised on undoing damage caused by COVID-19 pandemic
‘Others can learn from India’s approach to contain AMR at state level’
Roderico H Ofrin, WHO India’s representative, discusses the role played by his organisation in tackling antimicrobial resistance in India
Africa’s Great Green Wall: Viable return on investments, says FAO study
GGW programme aims to restore 100 million hectares of degraded ecosystems across 11 countries in the region
Integrating forests with agriculture crucial to sustainable development
An estimated 80 per cent of forest loss is being driven by conversion of forests into agricultural lands
A ‘Godzilla’ El Niño to disrupt the world in 2016
The third strongest such weather event in recorded history will affect global food security and will aggravate the refugee situation
Global production of wood products registers growth
Governments need to ensure that principles of sustainable forest management are enforced, says forestry expert
New global benchmark for famine declarations
The ‘Famine Likely’ classification will be applicable in locations with insufficient evidence, but where available information …