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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
FAO hosts global event that underscores the contribution pulses make to food security, healthy diets and the environment A global event at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
UN agency issues call for urgent action in wake of Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) is deeply alarmed by the deteriorating food security situation