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FAO backs $3.9bn GEF-9 funding for food security

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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 support agriculture, climate and food security solutions. The funding cycle,...
Wheat production in 2025 to remain stable at 795 million tonnes
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Wheat production in 2025 to remain stable at 795 million tonnes

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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 output for the 2024/25 season. According to the FAO, rice...
Women play a critical role in agrifood systems globally
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Women play a critical role in agrifood systems globally

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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 Women’s Day 2025 with a renewed call for the empowerment...
FAO publishes first global salt-affected soils report in 50 years
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FAO publishes first global salt-affected soils report in 50 years

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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. Released today, the report underscores the growing impact of salinisation...
FAO and IFAD launch $282 million agrifood sustainability initiative
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FAO and IFAD launch $282 million agrifood sustainability initiative

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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 and environmental impact. The Food Systems Integrated Program (FSIP), a...
FAO urges investment in reducing food waste to meet climate goals
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FAO urges investment in reducing food waste to meet climate goals

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MENA Newswire News Desk: ROME, 28th September, 2024 – Reducing global food loss and waste is essential for improving food security, promoting sustainability, and protecting the environment, according to QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food...
Food loss reduction is key to improving food security, says FAO
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Food loss reduction is key to improving food security, says FAO

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MENA Newswire News Desk: ROME, 28th September, 2024 – Reducing global food loss and waste is essential for improving food security, promoting sustainability, and protecting the environment, according to QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food...
Global rice prices skyrocket, reaching highest level since 2011
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Global rice prices skyrocket, reaching highest level since 2011

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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 June to its highest level since September 2011. The increase...