FAO warns of potentially devastating Moroccan Locust outbreak in Afghanistan’s wheat basket
11 May 2023, Kabul: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has warned of a large-scale outbreak of the
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Ground-breaking data platform plays key role in tackling acute food insecurity in food crises
09 May 2023, Rome: Detailed, comprehensive and timely data is essential to address the impact of shocks such as droughts, earthquakes or
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The measure of world food prices rose in April for first time in a year
05 May 2023, Rome: The benchmark index of international food commodity prices rose in April for the first time in a year,
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FAO’s Global Report on Food Crises: Number of people facing acute food insecurity rose to 258 million
03 May 2023, Rome: The number of people experiencing acute food insecurity and requiring urgent food, nutrition and livelihood assistance increased for
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World Food Forum 2023 will champion youth leadership in agrifood systems transformation to accelerate climate action
27 April 2023, Rome: The World Food Forum today officially unveiled its theme for 2023: “Agrifood systems transformation accelerates climate action”
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Threat of El Niño looms, FAO prepares anticipatory actions with Members and partners
27 April 2023, Rome: After a protracted three-year presence La Niña has left the global atmospheric scene, making way for a
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Food insecurity and malnutrition in West and Central Africa at 10-year high as crisis spreads to coastal countries
24 April 2023, Dakar: Acute food insecurity is on track to reach a 10-year high in West and Central Africa by
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Attention to livelihoods in emergencies is the most effective and dignified response that we can possibly mount: FAO Emergencies Chief
19 April 2023, Rome: The COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis, environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and conflicts have created significant food security
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Crop seeds return from space in IAEA/FAO project to help feed a warming world
17 April 2023, Rome: Seeds sent into space last year have returned to Earth in a new milestone for joint efforts
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Women’s equality in agrifood systems could boost the global economy by $1 trillion, reduce food insecurity by 45 million: new FAO report
13 April 2023, Rome: Tackling gender inequalities in agrifood systems and empowering women reduces hunger, boosts the economy, and reinforces
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