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FAO highlights crucial role of coffee in transformation of agrifood systems

FAO highlights crucial role of coffee in transformation of agrifood systems

Smallholder producers account for a large share of global output, and coffee exports represent a vital source of revenue for many low-income countries At the opening of the first Fair and Permanent Coffee Forum in

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FAO sees open trade as a cornerstone of global food security

FAO sees open trade as a cornerstone of global food security

FAO has long championed the benefits of open, rules-based trade to global food security The G20 can make a significant contribution to global food security by promoting market transparency, refraining from adopting trade restrictions, and

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Famine looms in Gaza while risk of starvation persists in Sudan, Haiti, Mali, and South Sudan

Famine looms in Gaza while risk of starvation persists in Sudan, Haiti, Mali, and South Sudan

Latest hunger hotspots report urges immediate action to prevent famine and warns of La Niña-linked climate extremes Acute food insecurity is set to increase in magnitude and severity in 18 hunger “Hotspots”, a new United Nations

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FAO highlights potato’s significance and potential on International Potato Day

FAO highlights potato’s significance and potential on International Potato Day

Importance as staple, genetic diversity and livelihood opportunities come under the spotlight Eaten by over one billion people, the potato is the third most available food crop globally – after rice and wheat, making it

Technologies
Nuclear techniques essential in setting science-based global food standards

Nuclear techniques essential in setting science-based global food standards

International symposium on food safety and control: FAO Director-General underscores the importance of nuclear technologies for measuring, managing and controlling food safety QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Beverages
FAO spotlights the role of women tea sector on International Tea Day

FAO spotlights the role of women tea sector on International Tea Day

The event highlighted women’s diverse contributions across the tea supply chain Women’s vital roles in the tea industry and how to overcome the challenges they face were the theme of celebration for the 2024 International Tea

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FAO supports World Bank-funded nutrition project in Cameroon

FAO supports World Bank-funded nutrition project in Cameroon

Efforts include provision of basic inputs, post-harvest equipment and community infrastructure development QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), signed an agreement to provide FAO’s support to the Government of Cameroon in

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Rise in hunger levels in NENA region of great concern

Rise in hunger levels in NENA region of great concern

Director-General addresses the 37th session of FAO Regional Ministerial Conference for the Near East and North Africa The situation in Gaza, coupled with protracted crises in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen, is of "great concern," QU

Events
37th Session of FAO regional conference for Asia Pacific officially opens

37th Session of FAO regional conference for Asia Pacific officially opens

How to transform agrifood systems and act as a global agent of change is the key focus How to harness the potential of a dynamic region in transforming how our food is produced and distributed

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FAO reaffirms commitment to support G20 Brazilian presidency urges action on food security

FAO reaffirms commitment to support G20 Brazilian presidency urges action on food security

The Director-General emphasised the interconnectedness of conflicts, climate extremes, and economic crises, stressing their disproportionate impact on food security and nutrition for the poor and vulnerable At a High-Level event organised by the Permanent Delegation