FAO backs $3.9bn GEF-9 funding for food security
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations welcomed the ninth replenishment of the Global Environment Facility, saying initial pledges of $3.9 billion will...
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Wheat production in 2025 to remain stable at 795 million tonnes
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) released its latest Cereal Supply and Demand Brief on Friday, forecasting a record global rice...
Women play a critical role in agrifood systems globally
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), and the World Food Programme (WFP) marked International...
FAO publishes first global salt-affected soils report in 50 years
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has published a landmark global assessment of salt-affected soils, marking the first such comprehensive study in half a century....
FAO and IFAD launch $282 million agrifood sustainability initiative
MENA Newswire News Desk: A transformative $282 million initiative, funded by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), was unveiled today to enhance global agrifood systems' sustainability...
FAO urges investment in reducing food waste to meet climate goals
MENA Newswire News Desk: ROME, 28th September, 2024 – Reducing global food loss and waste is essential for improving food security, promoting sustainability, and protecting...
Food loss reduction is key to improving food security, says FAO
MENA Newswire News Desk: ROME, 28th September, 2024 – Reducing global food loss and waste is essential for improving food security, promoting sustainability, and protecting...
Global rice prices skyrocket, reaching highest level since 2011
In July, the World Rice Price Index soared to a near 12-year high, according to the United Nations food agency. The index climbed 2.8% from...
World food prices drop for July, but supply worries persist – FAO
In the wake of the developments in Ukraine, food prices fell for the fourth consecutive month in July, according to the Food and Agricultural Organization...