Global wood production remains at record levels. FAO: Forests are threatened by climate change and growing demand for wood Climate and Environment Due to climate change, forests around […]
Camels and the Gobi Desert: FAO helps Mongolian farmers adapt to climate change impacts
Bactrian camels are the main source of wool, milk and income for Mongolian families living in the harsh Gobi Desert. Camels and the Gobi Desert: FAO helps Mongolian […]
FAO: World’s fish stocks would plummet under high-emissions scenario
In 2022, global fisheries and aquaculture production reached a new high of 223.2 million tonnes. FAO: World’s fish stocks would plummet under high-emissions scenario Climate and Environment Updated […]
FAO predicts record grain harvest
FAO: World Cereal Production to Reach All-Time High in 2024 FAO Predicts Record Cereal Harvest Economic Development The average world prices for food products did not change in […]
UN agencies: Sudan faces famine of unprecedented proportions
For half of Sudan’s war-torn population, every day is a struggle to survive. UN agencies: Sudan faces famine of unprecedented proportions Humanitarian assistance Forecasts released Thursday by three […]
FAO sounds alarm over high risk of famine across Gaza Strip
22 percent of Gaza’s population is severely food insecure. FAO sounds alarm over high risk of famine across Gaza Strip Economic Development The Food and Agriculture Organization of […]
UN agencies restore Ukraine’s railways and agricultural sector
.UNOPS supplied Ukraine with equipment worth more than seven million dollars. UN agencies restore Ukraine’s railways and agricultural sector Peace and Security Railway communications within Ukraine have been […]
Food Safety: Preparedness for the Unexpected
Children under five make up nine percent of the population, but they account for 40 percent of the burden of foodborne illness. Food Safety: Prepare for Unforeseen Situations […]
FAO: food prices rise for third month in a row
Wheat harvest in Ukraine. FAO: food prices rise for third month in a row Economic development World food prices rose for the third month in a row in […]
The transition to growing a new type of algae boosts the economy of Dominica
The fast-growing, self-cleaning species of sea moss Eucheuma cottonii provides the quantity and quality of product required for profitable commercial production. The transition to growing a new type […]