Locust-busting is getting a upgrade : From pesticides to drones, new technologies are helping win an age-old battle
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The Food and Agriculture Organization estimates that about 40% of India's food is wasted, including a staggering 30% of vegetables and fruits lost due to a ... Show more
Coping with Famine: Never throughout history has there been a time when there has not been a devastating famine in some part of the world. In our lifetime ...
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#Gravitas | Will Arab nations get trapped in the #IsraelIranConflict ?
Jordan's King Abdullah II has said that his country must not become 'the theater of a regional war' ... Show more
1 year into Sudan conflict, hunger at risk of becoming catastrophic: UN: Nearly 18M people face acute food insecurity in Sudan, says Food and Agricultural ...
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Super Value ready to buy all of BAMSI's eggs: Super Value is prepared to buy all of the Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute’s (BAMSI) eggs for the ...
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World food prices rise for the first time in 7 months: FAO: Global food prices rose in March, the first increase since July, pulled higher by cooking oil prices ...
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Plant health governing body meets on further measures to curb pests, diseases - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/18/plant-health-governing-body-meets-on-further-measures-to-curb-pests-diseases/
Liberia: Lack of Farming tools in Margibi County undermines Food Production, Women Farmers Reveal
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The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) and the Latin American Association of Development Finance Institutions (ALIDE) recently ... Show more www.guardian.co.tt/business/fao-commits-to-new-agri-loans-for-region-6.2.1978199.2f5ef47138
Climate, gender, innovation are top priorities for FAO-North America collaboration - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/15/climate-gender-innovation-are-top-priorities-for-fao-north-america-collaboration/
UN organization - Food crisis worsens in parts of Africa: The World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) expects a worsening food crisis in parts of Africa ...
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FAO Food Price Index rises in March - Guyana Chronicle: The FAO Food Price Index, which tracks monthly changes in the international prices of a set of ...
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Unlocking Africa’s potential through agrifood systems transformation and capacity building
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World food prices rebound from three-year low, says UN agency
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How Maiyanat community is restoring their land from invasive cactus species - FarmKenya Initiative
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Egypt, UN implemented $178 mln in cooperative development programmes in 2023 - Economy - Business
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How AI and deeper roots can help soil store more carbon: In 2020, global agricultural emissions were 16 billion tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (an increase of ...
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Liberia: 'Liberia Increased Rice Production By 53 Percent in 2023': Liberia's agriculture minister, Dr. J. Alexander Nuetah said the country was able to ...
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Everything you need to know about food waste: A cycle of overproduction, overconsumption, and imperfect waste management lead to excessive food waste ...
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Pastoralists plant grass to regenerate degraded rangeland: Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is building capacity of pastoralists to regenerate the ...
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‘Bewildering’ to omit meat-eating reduction from UN climate plan: UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s 120 actions to tackle climate change do not include ...
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Famine in Gaza expected 'anytime' from now, says UN agency: New data reveal that the entire population in Gaza is facing 'acute' food ...
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Quick Glance: Gaza Crisis: Food Aid Distribution
- UN supports the distribution of food aid in Gaza through local groups.
- Israel plays a central role in the Gaza crisis by controlling access to humanitarian aid.
- Palestinian clans in Gaza reject cooperation with Israel and do not wish to be seen as Hamas replacements.
- Efforts to distribute aid are complicated by threats and attacks from Hamas and Israel.
Hay milk is an agricultural world heritage site: The hay industry is the first agricultural world cultural heritage in the German-speaking area.
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FAO supporting efforts to advance regional food security, build resilience - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/20/fao-supporting-efforts-to-advance-regional-food-security-build-resilience/
Floods, droughts, storms: climate crisis affects women more: The consequences of global warming do not affect everyone equally. But gender hardly plays a role in ...
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Fighting gender inequality crucial to tackle climate crisis, says UN: The fight against gender inequality is crucial to combating food insecurity and the climate ...
euronews.com/2024/03/05/fighting-gender-inequality-crucial-to-tackle-climate-crisis-says-un
Over 2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water- UN report | Africanews: “(We) say without water, there's no life. Then without the water ...
africanews.com/2024/03/23/over-2-billion-people-lack-access-to-safe-drinking-water-un-report/
Quick Glance: World Water Day: Global Stories of Water Crisis
- Worldwide, people are struggling with basic needs due to dried-up rivers and contaminated water.
- Human-induced climate change exacerbates water scarcity for 2.2 billion people globally.
- From Peru to Indonesia, Morocco, California, Kenya, and India, individuals share their challenges in accessing clean water.
- Scarcity, pollution, and depletion of water sources affect communities in Lima, Jakarta, Ras el Ma, Corning, Makueni County, and Bawal.
Haiti: Escalating violence and economic shocks compound hunger crisis - Guyana Chronicle
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Satellite imagery tracks agricultural shifts along Kenyan rivers: .juxtapose {max-width: 730px;} .jx-slider {margin-top: 1em;}Satellite imagery tracks ...
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Agroecology is the only way forward: We agree that Europe needs to keep farmers and their needs at the forefront. The only way to do that is to move towards a ...
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The connection among water, data and peace - Guyana Chronicle: With satellites orbiting the earth and collecting large amounts of data daily ...
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/28/the-connection-among-water-data-and-peace/
FAO donates drones to assist marine, agricultural sectors: The United Nations (UN) Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) donated four drones to the Ministry ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/fao-donates-drones-to-assist-marine-agricultural-sectors/article_fc5ee718-ebaa-11ee-b202-dfd925970c6d.html
Iganga farm gets FAO trial chicks: The Iganga-based National Association of School Community ICT outreach demonstration farm has been boosted with 400 chicks for ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/iganga-farm-gets-fao-trial-chicks-4568966
Russia says it has delivered 200,000 tons of grain to African countries: The Russian Ministry of Agriculture said Tuesday it had shipped 200 ...
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3,000-plus runners expected in 40th Hastings Half Marathon on Sunday - could course record be broken?
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UN's FAO wants to provide technical support to Bahamas on agriculture: Director General of the United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) Qu Dongyu ...
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Access to financing, enhanced trade on the cards - Guyana Chronicle: -as Caribbean, Latin American leaders conclude regional summit
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/22/access-to-financing-enhanced-trade-on-the-cards/
Embracing Innovation and Conservation: Poland's Tribute on International Day of Forests
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'Uganda to lose over sh540 trillion to climate change in 40 years': The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations says on average ...
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FAO impressed with Guyanese youth involvement in ‘agri’ sector - Guyana Chronicle
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Türkiye leads Europe, ranks 4th globally in reforestation efforts: According to recent reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) ...
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Rice industry to yield greater results with continued use of technology - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/20/rice-industry-to-yield-greater-results-with-continued-use-of-technology/
FAO deputy chief warns of devastated agricultural infrastructure in Gaza: Maurizio Martina, deputy director-general of the Food and Agriculture Organization ...
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Famine could happen ‘anytime’ in #Gaza ’s northern governorates, warn #UN humanitarians saudigazette.com.sa/article/641337
Experts fault UN climate plan for overlooking 'obvious' need to eat less meat: A UN roadmap to reform the world’s food systems – which account for a third of ...
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President challenges FAO conference over hunger, climate: `We cannot come here with the best ideas, and then forget that we have 700 million people who we ...
stabroeknews.com/2024/03/19/news/guyana/president-challenges-fao-conference-over-hunger-climate/
Mexico Brings Science to a Trade Fight Over GMO Corn: While Mexico incorporates peer-reviewed science to challenge the propaganda of industrial agriculture ...
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Natural pesticides gain ground in ‘agri-tox’ capital Brazil | kuwaittimes: Natural pesticides gain ground in ‘agri-tox’ capital Brazil - Business - MONTIVIDIU ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/11307/business/natural-pesticides-gain-ground-in-agri-tox-capital-brazil/
Liberia: FAO, Agriculture and Internal Affairs Ministries Sign US$499,000 Grant Agreement to Finance Vegetable Production in Five of Liberia’s 15 Counties - ...
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Let’s recognize women’s role in agriculture – and invest in it - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2024/03/07/lets-recognize-womens-role-in-agriculture--and-invest-in-it.html
Quick Glance: International Women's Day: History and Significance
- International Women's Day celebrated on 8 March for over a century.
- Originated from demands for better working conditions and voting rights in the labor movement.
- Clara Zetkin and the UN played key roles in global recognition of the day.
- Global celebrations and themes, emphasizing inclusion and gender equality importance.
Women's Work: time to recognize their critical role in agriculture - and invest in it!
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Locust Swarms Could Expand Their Range in a Hotter, Stormier World: The crop-devouring pests love arid conditions and the occasional downpour ...
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The disruption of food availability and quality is one of the many devastating effects of climate change. Experts are cautioning that in light of this ... Show more jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead-stories/20240313/agricultural-innovation-needed-support-productivity #GLNRToday
Jordan’s airdrops prompted global efforts to aid Gaza — Khasawneh - Jordan News | Latest News from Jordan, MENA
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Quick Glance: US Aid: Port Construction in Gaza
- A US military vessel is en route to the Middle East to construct a temporary port off the coast of Gaza.
- Departing from a military base in Virginia, the support ship General Frank S Besson set sail on Saturday.
- The establishment of the floating harbor is a part of US aid for Gaza.
- The construction of the pier with the assistance of 1,000 soldiers may take up to 60 days - none will set foot on land.
El Nino raises food security risk in southern Africa: FAO: Read more
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Cambodia reports country's first avian flu death of 2024: The World Health Organization and the U.N.'s Food and Agriculture Organization this month ...
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Let’s recognize women’s role in agriculture – and invest in it - Academia - The Jakarta Post
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Harvest Money: you don’t need power, fuel for irrigation system: According to the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), 81% of the population is engaged in ...
newvision.co.ug/articledetails/NV_181976
Climate change impacts women and the poor more, UN food agency says: Such increased vulnerability of women in rural areas is "rooted in social structures ...
brusselstimes.com/world-all-news/952405/climate-change-impacts-women-and-the-poor-more-fao-reveals
Kuwait seeks food security | kuwaittimes: Kuwait seeks food security - Kuwait - AMMAN: Kuwait Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish Resource ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/11822/kuwait/other-news/kuwait-seeks-food-security/
Italy to launch aid initiative for Gaza with UN agencies, Red Cross: Food for Gaza aims to get food into Gaza, avert famine with efforts from Food and ...
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OP-ED: Regional commitment for food security, sustainability underway - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/03/07/op-ed-regional-commitment-for-food-security-sustainability-underway/
UN official lauds Egyptian role in delivering Gaza aid: CAIRO: The head of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization has praised Egypt for supporting Gaza with ...
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During the inaugural session of the 37th session of the Regional Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for the Near East and North Africa ... Show more www.jordannews.jo/Section-20/Middle-East/Drought-plagues-Syria-amid-water-sharing-concerns-34640
HM the Sultan issues 4 Royal Decrees: Royal Decree amends some provisions of the State of Emergency Law
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Liberia: VP Koung Embraces Conduct of Digital Agriculture Census, Meets FAO’s Country Representative
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PM witnesses inking of FAO framework programme in Egypt: Egypt's Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouli on Saturday witnessed the signing ceremony of the framework ...
egyptian-gazette.com/egypt/pm-witnesses-inking-of-fao-framework-programme-in-egypt/
Accelerating the region’s transformation of its agrifood systems: The world is facing a major challenge in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 2 ...
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Building capacity: Grain storage facilities will benefit all stakeholders
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Kololo set as Harvest Money Expo 2024 gets under way Friday: Starting Friday, all roads lead to Kololo Independence Grounds in Kampala for the long-awaited ...
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