Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO)
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 security. In its latest monitor, the AMIS revealed that India’s corn, soyabean ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
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 of Vice Chairperson at the 12th session of the group. The ITWG ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
“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 soil Black soils are characterized by thick, dark-colored soil horizon rich in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
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 report analysed the current and emerging drivers of agrifood systems and their ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
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 an all-time high. What did the recent Food Outlook report predict? Food ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
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 (SOFA) is one of the annual flagship reports released by the UN ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
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. Key facts The Joint Plan of Action aims to integrate systems and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
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 and Agriculture, which is being held in New Delhi from September 19 ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Important Days & Events Current Affairs