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While the Desert Locusts’ upsurge continues to decline in the Horn of Africa thanks to control operations, recent rainfall has enabled swarms in eastern Ethiopia and northern Somalia to mature and lay eggs
Fight against Desert Locusts, what did FAO say on EU’s €8 mn contribution in this cause? Read More
FAO is working with NASA, the European Space Agency and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre to refine the satellite technology to win the battle against Desert Locusts
FAO’s high-tech response helps fight against Desert Locusts Read More
Latin America and the Caribbean “are truly a pillar for world food security,” QU Dongyu, Director-General, FAO said in an address to more than 30 ministers from the region and North America
Latin America and the Caribbean are pillar for world food security: FAO Read More
The One Health Global Leaders Group on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), co-chaired by Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados and Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minister of Bangladesh, held its first meeting, bringing together as members about 20 government ministers, scientists, and leaders of foundations and corporations from around the world.
Global leaders in science, industry and government join hands to fight against antimicrobial resistance Read More
FAO Director-General QU Dongyu today emphasised the importance, in the wake of COVID-19, of continued global cooperation to find new ways to strengthen the sustainability of agri-food systems
Innovation key to feed the world in times of pandemics and climate change: FAO Read More
Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu called for establishing strong lab–farm links and farmer–industry interaction to turn the farmers into ‘agri-entrepreneurs’
Future of Indian agriculture lies on tech-driven farming practices: Vice President Read More
New FAO report on soil biodiversity examines the potential of soil organisms in ensuring sustainable agri-food systems and mitigating climate change
World Soil Day highlights the role of soil biodiversity in boosting food production and nutrition Read More
International Platform for Digital Food and Agriculture was conceived in early 2019 when 74 Agriculture Ministers and high-level representatives from international organisations called on FAO to develop the idea
FAO’s International Platform for Digital Food and Agriculture to advance farming sector Read More
Flagship event would feature policymakers, farmers’ representatives, senior managers of agribusinesses and digital technology to discuss risks and opportunities
Dialogue on establishing International Platform for Digital Food and Agriculture on Dec 3, 2020 Read More
Virtual World Soil Day celebration will focus on the importance of soils’ diversity for agri-food systems
FAO to celebrate World Soil Day on Dec 4, to focus on soil biodiversity Read More