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It is essential for the G20 members to keep working on preventing COVID-19 health crisis from becoming a global food crisis
UN agency urges G20 to support farmers, protect the vulnerable and invest in innovation Read More
FAO members from Europe and Central Asia reinforced their commitment to transform agri-food systems through innovation, digital technologies and sustainable practices, as well as create inclusive growth in rural areas
Europe, Central Asia call for more sustainable and innovative agriculture Read More
Biodiversity underpins most of the world’s economic activities, particularly in the agri-food sector, so the pace of its erosion must be contrasted with holistic, coherent and collective efforts, QU Dongyu, Director General, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said Wednesday.
Biodiversity is bulwark for people, societies, economies and food security: FAO Read More
According to FAO, every year about 14% of the world’s food is lost before even reaching the market which is is valued at $400 billion annually. When it comes to environmental impact, food loss and waste generate 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions
Food loss & waste must be reduced for greater food security and environmental sustainability: FAO Read More
FAO is rolling out innovative data tools to help countries track progress as COVID-19 pandemic poses new monitoring challenges
FAO report on food and agriculture underscores lack of progress in achieving Sustainable Development Goals Read More
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
The first genetically modified crop was commercialised in 1996 and the initial planting was done in only 1.7 million hectares
Alliance for Agri Innovation marks silver jubilee of GM crops 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
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
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