COVID-19: Asia-Pacific countries must act against recession-induced hunger
Sub-Saharan Africa, home to the world’s highest hunger rates, must now brace for its first recession in a quarter of a century
COVID-19 community transmission in 26 of 54 African countries: WHO
Several African countries have a poor healthcare system — about five hospital beds per 10,000 population
Eat bugs, fight hunger and malnutrition
Beetles, caterpillars, wasps can supplement diets, give nutrition and create employment, says FAO
Eating right to save the planet
We need to re-invent sustainable agriculture so that it can meet the needs of millions, but does not cost us the Earth
Unsafe water stunting growth of Indian children: report
Malnutrition and stunting is higher in the country than in the poorest parts of sub-Saharan Africa, says a report by UNICEF and FAO
Ebola threatens food production; stalls commercial activity in West Africa
Crisis could cost affected countries billions of dollars in economic losses, says World Bank
Everything about desert locusts — and how to control them amid COVID-19 crisis
From Yemen to Indo-Pakistan border, how the swarms made way into India — and how the situation should be monitored
Is India headed towards a locust plague
Exceptional summer breeding may prompt swarms to remain in the country through end of year, move east & south
COVID-19: The pandemic of inequality
Nobody is sure when this defining point of the pandemic would be declared over
UN heritage status for Odisha's Koraput farming system
Indigenous knowledge and farming practices of the region's tribal people recognised for promoting food security and conserving biodiversity
COVID-19: Food waste during pandemic can worsen climate emergency
The median amount of food waste per capita in large developed economies is significantly higher than in large developing economies
Rural poor lose 5% of income to heat stress every year, more vulnerable to future climate risks
Every day of extreme precipitation causes poor households to lose 0.8 per cent of their incomes relative to non-poor households
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025
The new plan aims to extend FAO’s capacity development assistance to its members
Food security issue resonates in Security Council amidst conflicts
FAO chief says that fighting hunger and boosting rural livelihoods can lead to peace
Bird flu spreads in West Africa; FAO alerts governments
Cameroon has already incurred a loss of $20 million due to the outbreak
OIE releases new strategy to fight antimicrobial resistance
Agency exhorts international community to come forward and outline a work plan
Central African Republic in grip of food crisis
Cereal production and livestock reaing have been affected to a great extent
El Niño casts shadow on crop prospects; Food Price Index falls
Reduced crop production has severely affected food security in southern Africa
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
Soil mapping in sub-Saharan Africa for better use of fertilisers, improving food security
UN's FAO to digitally map soil nutrients in central American countries too
Water on Wall Street: Finally, humanity can bet on the future price of water
Chicago-based CME Group launched contracts in September and trading began December 7
Climate change & locust infestations: FAO seeks adaptation plans at CoP26 event
Robust early warning system and governance with secured funding needed
World Food Day: Plant-based diet can fix food inequality, cut premature deaths says report
Plant-based diets can cut down carbon emissions by 30%; wildlife loss by 46%
Sustainable forestry paramount for biodiversity conservation: FAO
Report finds weak governance, law enforcement biggest stumbling blocks
COVID-19: The world scrambles for food
The Indian government announced a Rs 1.7-lakh crore package for the poor and needy