Around 186.5 million people – 39.4 per cent of the population – faced moderate or severe food insecurity Hunger in the Arab region worsened amid deepening crises in 2023, according to a UN report launched by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD), the[Read More…]
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FAO report offers guidance and data on integrating nutrition goals into food trade policies
The State of Agricultural Commodity Markets 2024 looks at global trade flows of nutrients and possible obesity drivers A new report from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) shows that international trade in food and agricultural products has thrived in recent decades and significantly contributes to[Read More…]
Unhealthy dietary patterns drive $8 trillion in annual hidden costs of global agrifood systems
About 70 per cent of global hidden costs stem from health impacts linked to non-communicable diseases, particularly in more industrialised agrifood systems A refined study by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) involving 156 countries confirms that hidden costs within global agrifood systems amount to approximately[Read More…]
UAE set to establish first regional centre of excellence for food security
This initiative marks a significant step toward driving innovation and strategic transformation in food systems throughout the region The UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE), in collaboration with the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), recently organised an interactive workshop in Dubai. A key highlight of the[Read More…]
Famine conditions in parts of Sudan
FAO urges at-scale life-saving assistance to boost local food production In response to alarming new findings confirming famine conditions in parts of Darfur, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is urging an immediate cessation of hostilities, rapid scale-up of life-saving food, nutrition and cash assistance as well as[Read More…]
FAO and EU sign 47 million euro programme to enhance food security in Eastern Africa
The programme is expected to directly benefit more than 100,000 households across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) have signed a four-year 47 million euro programme designed to strengthen the resilience of[Read More…]
FAO urges immediate action as new variants of avian influenza threaten APAC
The situation is further complicated by the emergence of a new variant of avian influenza, presenting new challenges for scientists, public health authorities, clinicians and communities alike The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) is calling for urgent regional efforts to combat a rise in avian influenza[Read More…]
Bühler opens grains application centre in Nigeria
Bühler is opening a dedicated Application & Training Centre with research and development capabilities in Kano, Nigeria, together with its founding partner, Flour Mills of Nigeria (FMN), and its collaborating partners, such as Olam Agri Bühler, in collaboration with Flour Mills of Nigeria Plc, has opened a grains application centre[Read More…]
Philippines launches garden-to-table cooking caravan
It aims to encourage Filipinos to produce their food especially in the urban areas and promote healthy eating habits Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) showcased culinary demonstrations by Filipino chefs as well as best practices being implemented in Rizal Park’s Urban and Rice Gardens during the launching of its Garden-to-Table[Read More…]
FAO launches global initiative to reduce need for antimicrobials for sustainable agrifood systems
Reduce the need for antimicrobials on Farms for sustainable agrifood systems transformation already piloted in Indonesia, Uganda and Nigeria The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) announced the launch of a new action-oriented, country-focused initiative to reduce the need for antimicrobials on farms, amid the growing threat posed[Read More…]
