Agrifood companies’ efforts to become carbon neutral uneven, says report
Both, farmers and agribusinesses face barriers to carbon neutrality; also, consumers are often unwilling to pay a premium for carbon-neutral …
FAO focuses on heat stress protection measures for agriculture, forestry workers
Emphasising that dehydration leads to productivity declines, a report urges workers and employers to drink several litres of water throughout the day
Health ministers in G20 Summit commit to address antimicrobial resistance
Through Berlin Declaration, the health ministers emphasised the need for combating AMR through appropriate monitoring and surveillance
El Niño: Ethiopia faces worst drought in thirty years
Crop production in Ethiopia has dropped by 50 to 90 per cent in some regions and failed completely in the eastern part of the country
New drought in Ethiopia puts recovery at risk
A new drought is emerging in southern and southeastern pastoral areas of the country
Women key players in ending hunger, poverty
As rural women are an integral part of the agrarian economy, they are important in the effort to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Challenges stand in way of African agricultural transformation
Land degradation and soil erosion can play a detrimental role in limiting Africa’s agricultural transformation
Rising ocean temperatures will lead to sharp decline in marine productivity, says study
According to the study, the rapid warming of the Indian Ocean has reduced the phytoplankton population by a fifth in the past 60 years
Torrential rainfall, cyclone may favour locust surge: FAO
Experts said prevention, mainly through early warning and early reaction, is the key to reducing the extent of locust infestation
Journey across the Global South: Sharing and exchanging sustainable development solutions
Despite progress, developing countries face a wide range of challenges and experiences that span areas such as economic growth, environmental and …
From restoring forests to river basins, seven conservation initiatives across continents recognised by UN
Award makes the projects eligible for technical and financial support from United Nations
World Food Day: investing in food security for a better future
As the number of hungry people is on the rise again globally, we must invest in rural development to drive about a change
Report urges countries to set reduction targets to minimise food waste
According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, approximately one-third of all food produced in the world is either …
Forests can help us shift to low-carbon economies
Forests increase removal of carbon from the atmosphere while sustainable forest management and forest products contribute to enhanced livelihoods …
South Sudan heading for unprecedented food insecurity
4.8 million people will face severe food shortage in the coming months, warn UN agencies. Food scarcity and conflict are also forcing many …
E-agriculture can drive rural development, boost agriculture
Information and communication technologies can help boost agricultural development by improving farmers’ access to vital information
Food prices to remain lower for longer, says FAO report
Reasons behind the trend include high inventory levels, lower oil prices and renewed strength of the US dollar
Climate change will increase drought intensity, frequency in the Caribbean
Theregion is vulnerable to variable and unpredictable rainfall, a FAO report says
New global agriculture census round to kick off in 2016
Agriculture censuses help to boost rural development and improve food security
People in Southern Africa need support to produce food
Farmers must plant by October and failure to do so will result in another reduced harvest in March 2017
Forestry should be tied with agriculture for socio-economic development
While agriculture can feed the world’s population, it is responsible for deforestation globally. The SOFO report shows how food security …
Quick facts about the world’s livestock economy
A recent report reveals the world's dependence on livestock for food, economic security, trade, and inter-dependence with agriculture in both …
Africa makes good progress towards Zero Hunger
The continent has achieved a 30 per cent drop in the proportion of its people facing hunger over 1990-2015
Report bats for inclusion of insects as part of sustainable diet in future
The general attitude towards consumption of insects by humans is negative as insects are perceived as unclean and vectors of diseases
Food production will need 165-600 million hectares more land to meet demand by 2050
Need to halt deforestation while ensuring food security, says report by FAO