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FAO’s Agriculture and Market Information System (AMIS) and Its Latest Monitor

FAO’s Agriculture and Market Information System (AMIS) is an inter-agency platform that was set up to boost transparency in the food market and promote policy response for food...

May 6, 2023

FAO: India elected the Vice Chair

The Inter-Governmental Technical Working Group reviews the technical issues at the Food and Agriculture Organization and also advises the organizations on key decisions. India will hold the position...

January 25, 2023

“Global Status of Black Soils” Report

The report titled “Global Status of Black Soils” was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on the occasion of World Soil Day (December 5). About black...

December 7, 2022

The Future of Food and Agriculture — Drivers and Triggers for Transformation

The report titled “The Future of Food and Agriculture — Drivers and triggers for transformation” was released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) on December 2. This...

December 5, 2022

FAO: World Food Import Bill at All-Time High

According to the biannual Food Outlook report released by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), the year 2022 is expected to witness the world’s food import bill reaching...

November 15, 2022

State of Food and Agriculture Report 2022

The State of Food and Agriculture 2022 was released on November 2 this year. What is State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA)? The State of Food and Agriculture...

November 7, 2022

What is One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA)?

The One Health Joint Plan of Action (OH JPA) was unveiled by the World Health Organization (WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), and World Organisation for Animal Health....

October 22, 2022

9th Session of Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated the 9th Session of Governing Body of the International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food...

September 19, 2022

International Day of Plant Health

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in March 2022 passed a resolution to mark May 12th as International Day of Plant Health (IDPH) to raise awareness regarding the...

May 13, 2022

Scomberoides pelagicus: New fish (Pola Vatta)

The Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) recently identified a new Vatta species. The new fish is called Scomberoides pelagicus. About the new fish The new fish belongs...

February 4, 2022

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