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FAO supports Caribbean governments after the impact of Hurricane Beryl
The weather phenomenon has had severe effects on agriculture, threatening food security and the livelihoods of small producers
Climate risks projected to affect fish biomass around the world's ocean, FAO report says
New projections highlight potential climate risks to exploitable fish biomass for nearly all regions of the world's ocean, including top producer countries and those with high reliance on aquatic foods...
Global meeting focuses on fisheries and aquaculture’s vital role in tackling food insecurity, malnutrition and poverty
The 36th Session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI36) began today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) in Rome.
Launch of a new Global Partnership for the Vision for Adapted Crops and Soils initiative
FAO and CIMMYT team up to boost traditional nutrient-rich, climate-resilient crops and healthy soils to enhance diet quality for today and tomorrow
FAO Food Price Index stable in June
he benchmark for world food commodity prices was unchanged in June, as increases in international quotations for vegetable oils, sugar and dairy products offset a decrease in those for cereals....
What is going on with Illinois corn?
Despite increasing drought conditions caused by a heatwave in June, corn silking is ahead of the five-year average in Illinois, according to the USDA Crop Progress report for Illinois for the week ending June 30.
FAO Regional Office for Africa
FAO Deputy Director-General, Beth Bechdol, visits South Sudan underscoring the need to invest in agriculture and transform agrifood systems to enhance food security in the country
JANO promoted Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) techniques and nutrition sensitive interventions
JANO's focus on Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) aimed to revolutionize farming practices toward sustainability and resilience.
Does the EU need an Emissions Trading System for agriculture?
To deal with the persistently high carbon footprint of farming, the European Commission is considering the possibility of establishing an EU Emissions Trading System for agriculture. B
USDA invests $5.2M in 17 urban agriculture and innovative production projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $5.2 million in 17 new grants that support urban agriculture and innovative production. Grant recipients, including community gardens and nonprofit farms