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Emergency agriculture assistance enables vulnerable communities to produce food locally, even amidst violence and climate shocks. Yet, funding gaps persist, with agriculture often sidelined in humanitarian aid allocations
FAO appeals for US$1.9 billion for 2025 to deliver emergency agricultural aid to 49 million people Read More
The US enacted the MMPA, which requires that fish exported to the US must be caught in a way that does not result in excessive incidental mortality or serious injury to marine mammals
US import ban on Indian wild-caught shrimp causes $500 Mn loss, impacting fishermen’s livelihoods Read More
CMFRI and INCOIS will collaborate on joint projects leveraging their expertise in fishery oceanography, ecological and environmental impact, remote sensing applications, and biodiversity among many other related areas
CMFRI and INCOIS join forces to improve oceanography research and fisheries management Read More
The 2024 edition of The State of World Fisheries and Aquaculture (SOFIA) states that in 2022, global fisheries and aquaculture production surged to 223.2 million tonnes, marking a 4.4 per cent increase from 2020
Global fisheries and aquaculture production hits a new record high; FAO report states Read More
The potato has traversed a long journey through time and geography, now contributing significantly to global food security and livelihoods. FAO preserve the diversity of potatoes to ensure they remain a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture and food security
International Day of Potato: A Spud’s Odyssey; From the Andes to Your Plate Read More
The demand for green mussels is high both in domestic and international markets. Green mussels from Kerala are exported to various countries, contributing to foreign exchange earnings
CMFRI Initiative: Women farmers reap bumper harvest of green mussels in Kerala Read More
Creating gender equality is a transformational change necessary to ensure a meaningful impact on not only agrifood systems in India, but climate change, health, and economic growth as well, Takayuki Hagiwara writes…
Gender-responsive approach essential to transform India’s agrifood systems: FAO Read More
“With strong political will and enabling policies, sufficient investment and innovative business models, this region can be an agent of changes needed – and continue to inspire the world,” FAO DG, Dr QU Dongyu writes…
Agents of Change – Making all countries in Asia and the Pacific more dynamic, healthier, wealthier and better Read More
Odisha Cabinet made a major decision which would lead to empowerment of about one crore tribal people across the state by providing them minimum support price on the minor forest produce
Odisha Cabinet approves scheme to provide MSP for minor forest produce; to benefit about 1 Cr tribals Read More
Dr Stanford Blade holds a Ph.D. from McGill University for plant breeding/cropping systems research, conducted at IITA and supported by a Government of Canada Doctoral Scholarship
ICRISAT appoints Dr Stanford Blade as Deputy Director General-Research Read More