G20: FAO says global threats to agrifood systems need complex approach
11 July 2022, Rome: The challenges undermining global food security call for a complex approach embracing investment, policy reforms and better use
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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Lates news and updates from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Benchmark FAO Food Price Index shows dip in international prices of cereals, vegetable oils and sugar
08 July 2022, Rome: The barometer for world food commodity prices declined slightly in June for the third consecutive month, the Food
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UN Report: Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021
07 July 2022, Rome: The number of people affected by hunger globally rose to as many as 828 million in 2021, an increase
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UN report: Reducing trade costs can help drive sustainable development
29 June 2022, Rome: A robust and well-integrated global agrifood system can help all countries withstand unprecedented challenges, as evidenced during
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Drought in the Horn of Africa: FAO appeals for $172 million to help avert famine and humanitarian catastrophe
28 June 2022, Rome: With the increasing risk of famine in the Horn of Africa due to severe and prolonged drought conditions,
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Global Environment Facility approves $18 million to support FAO-led projects in Africa and Latin America
23 June 2022, Africa: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has welcomed the decision of the
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Afghanistan: FAO and the World Bank step up their response to the worsening food security
14 June 2022, Rome: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) welcomed an unprecedented $150 million contribution from
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Mediterranean Dialogue on Food Crisis: Conflict bolsters the case for transforming agrifood systems
09 June 2022, Rome: Acknowledging a “very complicated” global scenario, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of
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As rains fail again, catastrophic hunger looms over Somalia
07 June 2022, Mogadishu: A historic fourth consecutive failed rainy season, skyrocketing prices and an underfunded humanitarian response have resulted in a
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FAO Food Price Index dips in May
04 June 2022, Rome: World food commodity prices declined modestly in May for the second consecutive month, although wheat and poultry
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