Biodiversity is bulwark for people, societies, economies and food security: FAO

Biodiversity is bulwark for people, societies, economies and food security: FAO

Biodiversity underpins most of the world’s economic activities, particularly in the agri-food sector, so the pace of its erosion must be contrasted with holistic, coherent and collective efforts, QU Dongyu, Director General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said Wednesday.

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Food loss & waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability: FAO

Food loss & waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability: FAO

According to FAO, every year about 14% of the world’s food is lost before even reaching the market which is is valued at $400 billion annually. When it comes to environmental impact, food loss and waste generate 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions

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Corteva partners with Govt, local communities to ensure health & safety of farmers during pandemic

Corteva partners with Govt, local communities to ensure health & safety of farmers during pandemic

Through partnerships with non-government organisations such as PRADAN, Sewa Bharati and CHD Group, Corteva, has claimed to have supported over 200,000 plus beneficiaries during the last few months

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Former agriculture minister inaugurates Syngenta's Modern Krishi Mandi

Former agriculture minister inaugurates Syngenta’s Modern Krishi Mandi

The Mandi will provide a permanent shed to farmers to sell their produce. The area has also been provided with solar lights to ensure that the market goes on till evening even after the sunset. Drinking water facility has also been created in the market area

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