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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 state of food systems worldwide in the countdown to 2030″, provides the first science-based monitoring to guide decision-makers as they seek wholesale transformation of the global agriculture and food systems
New research urges data-driven action for agriculture and food systems change Read More
India and Africa’s complementary sectoral priorities and similar roles in the evolving global food markets present numerous opportunities for collaboration in the agriculture sector, particularly in areas of millets
Indian delegation visits Nigeria for taking South-South Cooperation on millets to next stage Read More
Central ministries, states and Indian embassies have been allocated a focussed month in 2023 to carry out various activities for the promotion of IYM and increase awareness about the benefits of millets
International Year of Millets 2023 kick-starts; Read the focussed activities by Centre, states and embassies Read More
As the world grapples with numerous challenges, organisations and countries need to take decisive actions backed by the right investments to enable sustainable living, Krishna Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO, Cropin writes
5 key trends that would transform the global food system in 2023 Read More
Emphasising on adopting a holistic approach in the Indian agriculture sector, the minister said that there is a need to have a balanced-holistic approach in the sector, which will lead to more rapid development
Govt is motivating youth to join agriculture, says minister at Sustainable Agriculture Summit and Awards Read More
As per India’s millet promotion strategy, major international retail supermarkets such as Lulu group, Carrefour, Al Jazira, Al Maya and Walmart would be roped in to establish millet corners for branding and promotion
India prepares a roadmap to promote export of millets and its value-added products Read More
IYAFA 2022 to promote small-scale artisanal fishers, fish farmers and fish workers are fully recognised and empowered to continue their contributions to human well-being, healthy food systems, and poverty eradication
FAO to launch International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture 2022 on Nov’19 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
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