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2024.11.07
Food and beverage M&A activity appears to be picking up, CoBank says
After a relatively quiet period of M&A in food and beverages compared to prior years, activity appears to be gaining momentum due to changing consumer preferences, lower interest rates and efforts by executives to streamline their portfolios.
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2024.11.06
Bird flu detected in pig for first time in US, raising concerns from experts
The United States has detected its first case of H5N1 bird flu in a pig, a worrying sign for scientists who have warned the virus’ movement to swine could be a bellwether for a potential pandemic.
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2024.11.05
FAO's call for agrifood systems transformation resounds at UN Biodiversity COP16 in Colombia
The conference, themed "Peace with Nature", marked a pivotal moment in the global endeavor to safeguard biodiversity and address the interconnected challenges of biodiversity loss, climate change, and sustainable development.
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2024.11.04
Higher Ag Productivity May Be Cheapest Way to Reduce Carbon Emissions
Aaron Smith cited a 2010 study that estimated agricultural R&D reduced carbon emissions through higher productivity at a cost of $15 per ton, “a much lower cost” than some commonly suggested practices, such as cover crops and conservation tillage.
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2024.11.01
New UN report warns of conflict-induced famine and catastrophic hunger in 5 major hotspots alongside the looming La Niña climate threat in others
Rome – Acute food insecurity is set to increase in both magnitude and severity across 22 countries and territories, according to a new United Nations report. The report warns that the spread of conflict, particularly in the Middle East.
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2024.10.30
The genetic revolution can support food security, tackle the climate crisis and protect biodiversity
Des Moines, Iowa – Breakthroughs in genetic science have brought the world to “the dawn of a new era” and can propel solutions to a spectrum of inter-related global challenges including assuring food security.
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2024.10.29
Democratic Republic of the Congo: FAO sounds alarm over persisting high levels of hunger
Rome - About a quarter of the population in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) continues to face acute hunger, according to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) analysis released today.
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2024.10.28
At UN Biodiversity COP16, FAO steers countries to find solutions in agrifood systems
Cali, Colombia – Closing the gap between ambition and implementation is the next frontier in the struggle to conserve the vast array of plant and animal species comprising life on earth and the habitats they rely on, including our own.
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2024.10.25
Saudi Arabia Secures $9.8B in Private Investments for Sustainable Agriculture Projects
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture has secured SAR 37 billion ($9.8 billion) in private investments to advance the kingdom’s agriculture and food sectors.
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2024.10.24
FAO to co-implement 21 new projects with $109 million in second round of Pandemic Fund financing
Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will co-lead the implementation of 21 new projects as part of the second round of funding from The Pandemic Fund. Aimed at enhancing global and local health security.