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Emergency agriculture assistance enables vulnerable communities to produce food locally, even amidst violence and climate shocks. Yet, funding gaps persist, with agriculture often sidelined in humanitarian aid allocations
FAO appeals for US$1.9 billion for 2025 to deliver emergency agricultural aid to 49 million people Read More
As per research data, advances in genetic improvement and the use of new technologies, have increased productivity and attracted producers due to the grain’s high potential for financial returns
Genetic improvement drives expansion of corn planted area in Brazil Read More
Importantly, the researchers identified genes responsible for novel disease resistance and environmental adaptation. These findings provide essential tools to enhance future breeding programs
International scientists unveil genetic insights in largest ever wheat genome sequencing project Read More
A new report from FAO, The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets (SOCO) 2024, highlights the transformative role of trade in shaping global diets and addressing nutrition needs
Feeding the World, Nourishing the Future: FAO Report Offers Guidance and Data Read More
Fisheries and aquaculture remain vital sources of food, nutrition, and employment in India, directly supporting over 20 million fishers and farmers and twice that number across the value chain
Fisheries and aquaculture sectors key to India’s nutrition security, says FAO ADG Read More
Addressing the FICCI’s 97th AGM, the bureaucrat highlighted the transformative impact of establishing micro and medium processing units near farms, improving logistics, and promoting FPO-led initiatives
Training and empowering FPOs key to optimise production, processing and marketing: MoFPI Secretary Read More
As the COP29 climate change conference unfolds and the UN observes World Fisheries Day on November 21, Manuel Barange, Assistant Director-General, FAO, sheds light on the compounded risks fishers face due to climate change and how FAO is leveraging innovation to enhance safety at sea
Improving the safety of fishers at sea at a time of climate change Read More
The minister stressed the need to scale up sustainable farming practices, especially in the face of global warming, unpredictable rainfall, and climate change’s broader impacts
Soil degradation on 30% of India’s farm land threatening productivity: Agriculture Minister Read More
The initiative will operate under the Food and Agriculture for Sustainable Transformation (FAST) Partnership, a multi-stakeholder platform created at COP27. FAST focuses on enhancing climate finance for agrifood systems in vulnerable regions
FAO and COP29 Presidency launch the ‘Baku Harmoniya Climate Initiative for Farmers’ Read More
Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers list, established in 2001, is a global programme that identifies and celebrates the pinnacle of research impact and influence
Prof. Rajeev Varshney of Murdoch University named to Clarivate’s Highly Cited Researchers List for 11th year in a row Read More