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Cardamom is a highly climate sensitive and location specific crop. Pest and disease incidence is also very high in cardamom. Cardamom is grown mainly in high altitude areas and hence the scope for area expansion is limited
How has been the cardamom cultivation over the years? Read More
Fish production rose from 800,000 tonnes in FY 1950 to 4.1 million tonnes in the early 1990s. From 1990 through 2010, Indian fish industry accelerated, reaching a total marine and freshwater fish production to about 8 million metric tonnes
Aquaculture to aid in creating Aatmanirbhar Bharat and facilitate rehabilitation for reverse migrants Read More
The report will offer a detailed analysis of the major global trends in agri-food markets and trade, including quantifying the growth of agri-food global value chains over the last two decades
FAO to release report on State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2020 on Sep 23 Read More
FAO is rolling out innovative data tools to help countries track progress as COVID-19 pandemic poses new monitoring challenges
FAO report on food and agriculture underscores lack of progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goals Read More
Suguna, one of India’s leading poultry broiler enterprises, has been significantly affected by supply disruptions caused by a nationwide lockdown to contain COVID-19
ADB, Suguna Foods Sign $15 mn deal to help sustain poultry farming operations Read More
COVID-19 disruptions have affected many agricultural censuses and surveys as well as other work that national statistical agencies do. FAO is offering support to find innovative ways, including the use of Big Data and geospatial satellite imagery, to overcome the disruptions
FAO to release progress report on Sustainable Development Goals on Sep 15 Read More
The webinar will cover key aspects such as sowing, weather impact, the impact of monsoon this season, expected production, demand and supply, as well as price outlook for Kharif pulses such as urad, moong, and tur
India Pulses and Grains Association to organise Kharif Crop Outlook Webinar on Sep 18 Read More
These technological advancements are expected to increase the growth of the hydroponics market size during the forecast period
Global Hydroponics Market to grow USD 17 bn by 2025: Valuates Reports Read More
Innovation, solidarity, coherence and strong partnership among and within countries of Asia-Pacific are required for the region to rebound from the damage caused by COVID-19
Asia-Pacific countries pledge bold and innovative action for food security and livelihoods Read More
The impacts of COVID-19 and climate change are threatening the food security in Small Island Developing States, Least Developed and Landlocked Developing Countries
FAO Asia-Pacific Regional Conference creates platform for SIDS, LDCs and LLDCs countries Read More