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Cocoa, coffee and tea push up global food import bill for wealthier countries
Rome - The global import food import bill is expected to increase by 2.2 percent from the previous year to more than $2 trillion in 2024, pushed up by higher prices for cocoa, coffee and tea and also buoyed by higher import costs for fruits and vegetables
FAO officially joins the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) formalized its membership as a founding member of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty...
Farmer confidence in the economy unexpectedly rebounds, surprising ag economists
Farmer expectations for the future of the agricultural economy unexpectedly surged ahead of the election in what is a significant rebound in optimism about the direction of the country, according to a survey from Purdue University and CME Group.
4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
California voters reject ban on ‘factory farming’
California voters in the major agricultural region of Sonoma County overwhelmingly voted down a controversial ballot proposal to phase out large farms in a win for the meat industry.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.