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Adverse climatic conditions drive coffee prices to highest level in years
New FAO study notes a nearly 40 percent price surge in 2024 due to supply-side disruptions, primarily from unfavourable weather
Ugbaad symbolizes hope: Somalia looks to boost climate resilient agriculture with new project
FAO is chief implementing agency for the Green Climate Fund’s first single-country project in Somalia
Big Savings In Big Sky: Montana Farmer Cuts Chem Spend With Retrofit Smart Spray Tech
Former accountant, Rich Bronec who living in Montana, had a hunch smart spraying technology would fit perfectly in his production system, particularly across his fallow acres. He found the right technology in Europe and also avoided subscription fees.
Nearly 400 brands from 30 countries and territories attend international exhibition series on vegetable, flower and fruit processing technology in Ho Chi Minh City
On the morning of March 12, the 7th International Exhibition and Conference on Production and Processing Technology of Vegetables, Flowers and Fruits in Vietnam (HortEx Vietnam 2025) officially opened.
USDA Increases U.S. Wheat Ending Stocks More Than Expected
While the average trade expectation was for decreased 2024/2025 U.S. corn ending stocks, and slightly higher soybean ending stocks, USDA held both estimates steady month-over-month.U.S. wheat ending stocks, however, were increased more than expected.
AI and remote sensing are transforming potato farming: Optimizing nitrogen use and yield predictions
The innovations are helping farmers make data-driven decisions to optimize nitrogen use and estimates tuber yields with increased accuracy.
Tariffs Threaten Shift to Higher Corn Acres in 2025
Growers were widely expected to plant the most corn in five years due to tighter supplies. Now levies on some products from Canada, Mexico, and China have shifted a key market indicator in favor of soybeans.
Harnessing smart technologies for efficient, sustainable and resilient food production systems
IoT-based smart sensors provide continuous monitoring of soil conditions, temperature, moisture levels, and crop health, ensuring farmers can make informed decisions with high accuracy.
New SDG indicator on Minimum Dietary Diversity adopted by UN Statistical Commission
FAO assumes joint custodianship of indicator seen as key to ending malnutrition
FAO Food Price Index rises in February
Higher sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices drive the overall increase