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Funded by Hort Innovation’s Frontiers investment programme, the goal is to develop new varieties of almonds, apples, citrus, macadamias and mangoes to ensure their long-term viability and global competitiveness
$41 Mn project, involving Australian genetics experts, to boost horticultural crop breeding Read More
The story is one of a series of FAO features celebrating 60th anniversary of the FAO Investment Centre, showcasing decades of partnerships, initiatives and investments that have transformed agrifood systems
FAO Feature: Women and youth spearhead agricultural transformation in Bangladesh Read More
The initiative promotes the engagement of producers to adopt good practices in the field, aiming to support and facilitate the process of certification and commercialisation of carbon credits
BRANDT, MyCarbon launch ‘Revitalis’ program to boost regenerative and sustainable agriculture in Brazil Read More
Brazil has the potential to crush more soybeans to meet the growth of biodiesel and domestic food markets, as well as the increased consumption of vegetable oils for food in India
Indian delegation visits Brazil; strengthens vegetable oil industry in both countries Read More
India and Southeast Asian countries are projected to account for 31 per cent of global consumption growth by 2033, driven by their growing urban populations and increasing affluence
Emerging economies will continue driving agricultural markets, predicts OECD-FAO Agricultural Outlook Read More
Representatives from the UN agencies, government ministers from key fragile regions, donors, financial institutions, multilateral climate funds, and other partners gathered to outline measures to enhance climate action
UN agencies and COP presidencies mobilise for climate action and finance in fragile contexts ahead of COP29 Read More
Born from the union between the vision of farmers and the knowledge of researchers, TMG is dedicated to developing innovative solutions that respond to the needs of Brazilian farmers, through genetic improvement
TMG changes nomenclature of soybean cultivars and launches varieties named after Brazilian trees Read More
The funding will assist 500,000 smallholder farmer households in the Ethiopian regions of Afar, Amhara, Oromia, and Somali, aiming to boost wheat productivity from three to four tonnes per hectare
African Development Bank, Ethiopia launch $94 Mn project to augment climate-resilient wheat value chain Read More
In terms of production, global outputs of rice and oilseeds are anticipated to reach record levels, while wheat and maize outputs are expected to decline slightly
FAO Food Outlook predicts stability for most food commodity markets in 2024-25 Read More
The potato has traversed a long journey through time and geography, now contributing significantly to global food security and livelihoods. FAO preserve the diversity of potatoes to ensure they remain a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture and food security
International Day of Potato: A Spud’s Odyssey; From the Andes to Your Plate Read More