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A key point among the approved measures is the implementation of a more flexible organisational structure, aimed at ensuring agility, optimal cross-sectoral collaboration and better responses to emerging needs and priorities
FAO Council approves new measures to reform the UN agency Read More
The proposed new measures are aimed at improving FAO’s efficiency and effectiveness while avoiding silos and establishing transparency and accountability at the optimal levels
FAO DG proposes to make the organisation agile and efficient Read More
Economic Survey emphasises on farm mechanisation, livestock, fisheries, food processing, financial inclusion, farm credit, crop insurance, micro irrigation and post harvest management
What Economic Survey 2019-20 means for agriculture? Read More
This presents a huge opportunity for corporations and investors to invest in Asia’s Agri-Food industry by placing a stronger focus on promising high-impact innovations
Asia needs $800 bn investment agri-food sector: PwC, Rabobank, Temasek study Read More
Agrochemicals comprise a wide range of insecticides, fungicides, herbicides and plant growth regulators, have played a crucial role in altering India’s food-scant status to a food-surplus nation
Agrochemicals are safe; fighting against diseases and climate change: Expert Read More
CCEA has approved the increase in the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for all mandated Rabi crops of 2019-20 to be marketed in Rabi Marketing Season (RMS) 2020-21
Centre announces MSP for Rabi crops of 2019-20 Read More
This year’s edition of OECD-FAO Agriculture Outlook provides a consensus assessment of 10-year prospects for agricultural and fish commodity markets at national, regional and global levels
Agri output growth to keep food prices low next decade: OECD-FAO Read More
The Economic Survey has given sector-wise emphasis on agriculture sector. It also suggests greater use of technology in food management and computerisation of targeted public distribution system
9 points that make Economic Survey special for agriculture sector Read More
Many of the major issues related to healthy food systems, sustainable agriculture development and responsible environmental stewardship can only be addressed through joint work between countries and relevant partners, FAO DG said
Food, agriculture must play vital part in reaching sustainable future: FAO Read More
Countries like India, China and Australia, among others are battling the challenge of producing food for an ever-increasing population amid droughts and increasingly volatile climate conditions
Can solar powered desalination meet water demand for agriculture? Read More