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Carbon sequestration involves the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere in the form of soil organic carbon (SOC), with the capture of CO2 in the soil seen as an effective way of reducing greenhouse gases
FAO launches tools to encourage soil organic carbon sequestration Read More
BIMSTEC provides a link between South and South-East Asia with five countries – Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka from South Asia and two countries – Myanmar and Thailand from South-East Asia
India hosts 8th meeting of agricultural experts from BIMSTEC countries Read More
As many as 350 dairy people are expected worldwide to participate together with several hundred additional online participants. Registration has recently opened on the IDF Global Dairy Conference homepage
World dairy leaders to gather at Copenhagen IDF Global Dairy Conference in October Read More
The combination of severe drought, Covid-19 related economic impacts and widespread displacement have hit Afghanistan’s rural communities hard, particularly its farmers and herders, who are the backbone of its economy
Severe drought threatens livelihoods of 7 million farmers in Afghanistan, FAO calls for urgent humanitarian assistance Read More
FAO DG made a strong case for expanding the use of digital technologies, especially in rural areas, where such technologies could be leveraged to address multiple market failures
G20: FAO DG calls for closing of digital divide in agriculture Read More
The collaboration will focus on equipping youth with the tools they need for innovation and providing them with opportunities and connections to create solutions that will transform global agri-food systems
World Food Forum, Thought For Food partner to help youth build innovation skills to secure a better food future Read More
The grant will help meet the immediate hunger needs of 12,000 displaced people in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar by providing food ration kits along with preventative healthcare supplies
AGCO Agriculture Foundation donates $25,000 to Sehgal Foundation for Covid-19 response in India Read More
The MoU would provide cooperation in the fields of dairy and rice industry development, root crop diversification, water resources management among various other agriculture and allied activities
India, Fiji sign MoU for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors Read More
The study was launched at a virtual event which was part of the celebrations for World Environment Day and the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration (2021-2030)
Soil pollution threatens global food production, urgent action required, says FAO-UNEP study Read More
On the occasion of World Bee Day, FAO DG highlighted the important role that bees and other pollinators play in ensuring ecosystems services, food security, nutrition, and livelihoods
Bees are fundamental to global food security and biodiversity: FAO Read More