FAO Warns of Worsening Soil Degradation as Global Adoption of Sustainable Practices Lags
27 August 2026, Rome: Soil degradation is continuing to worsen in many parts of the world, while proven practices to protect and
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27 August 2026, Rome: Soil degradation is continuing to worsen in many parts of the world, while proven practices to protect and
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Read More25 August 2026, Rome: Agriculture must move beyond a primary focus on producing sufficient quantities of food and place greater emphasis on
Read More25 August 2026, Japan: FAO Director-General QU Dongyu concluded a three-day visit to Japan, where he highlighted the importance of horticulture, science
Read More10 August 2026, Washington: The latest study from the Food Systems Countdown Initiative (FSCI) reveals the stark reality of where global food systems
Read More08 August 2026, Rome: The benchmark measure of world food commodity prices edged up in July, as recent heatwaves and energy
Read More08 August 2026, Kabul: Rising fertilizer prices are threatening Afghanistan’s 2027 wheat harvest just as farmers prepare for what could be
Read More07 August 2026, Rome: Plant health surveillance is most effective when it helps decision-makers move quickly from evidence to action. As climate
Read More25 July 2026, Rome: A key global plan for the livestock sector developed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United
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