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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
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
FSSAI in the process of passing a regulation for processed foods whereby cereals, bakery products, buns, breads, biscuits, pasta, noodles, among other commodities consumed by the people for which wheat or rice is used as a base for creating, can also be fortified
FSSAI to soon come up with regulations to fortify processed foods 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
Chief Minister Capt. Amarinder Singh was addressing to the group of industry leaders during the Chandigarh University Industry Meet through video conferencing
Will make Punjab industrial & agricultural powerhouse: CM Punjab Read More
The livestock sector currently contributes 25.6 percent to the agricultural GDP and 4.11 percent to the national GDP which is far below the potential it holds. Poultry contributes Rs 1.3lakh crore to the GDP
Indian poultry industry looks for a turnaround amidst COVID-19 pandemic Read More
Dr. Shivendra Bajaj, Executive Director, Federation of Seed Industry of India writes on the regulatory framework and need for GM engineered crops in India
Safety and regulation of GM crops in India Read More
The food park is expected to directly benefit over 25,000 farmers and would provide employment opportunities to over 5,000 people in the region
Food Processing Minister inaugurates Zoram Mega Food Park in Mizoram Read More
AgNext and SourceTrace have created a technology platform, TraceNext, that can provide complete value chain traceability with an assurance of quality from the farm-gates to the consumer
TraceNext: Monitoring food safety in entire supply chain from farm to consumer Read More
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