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Government of India with support from FAO plans to review and revise the NAP for 2022 to 2025 for livestock sector. The workshop addressed revision of NAP for 2022-2025 with a special focus on Antimicrobial Resistance activities
India, FAO organise workshop on National Action Plan to combat Antimicrobial Resistance Read More
IYAFA 2022 to promote small-scale artisanal fishers, fish farmers and fish workers are fully recognised and empowered to continue their contributions to human well-being, healthy food systems, and poverty eradication
FAO to launch International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 on Nov’19 Read More
Global consumption of fish has increased by 122 per cent since 1990 and aquaculture now accounts for more than 50 per cent of current fish consumption
Aquaculture is key to meet increasing food demand: FAO Read More
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
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 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
Three out of four food crop types across the globe depend on pollinators to some degree. However, today bees, pollinators and many other insects are declining in abundance
FAO to host World Bee Day on May 20 with the theme ‘Bee Engaged: Build Back Better for Bees’ Read More