FAO’s Report on the Contribution of TASF to healthy Diets for Improved Nutrition and Health Outcomes

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently released a report titled “Contribution of terrestrial animal source food to healthy diets for improved nutrition and health outcomes.” This report sheds light on the importance of animal food products such as meat, ..

Tags: Food and Agricultural Organisation • Food and Agriculture Organisation • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) • Human nutrition

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Global Food Policy Report, 2023

The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) released the Global Food Policy Report, 2023 on April 13, urging stakeholders to invest in long-term solutions for building resilient and equitable food systems. The report highlights that multiple crises, such as the ..

Tags: Food and Agriculture Organisation • food insecurity • International Food Policy Research Institute • International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

FAO Food Price Index – January 2023

The Food Price Index tells the “monthly” price changes in world food prices. In January 2023, the World Food Price Index was 131.2. This is 0.8% less as compared to that of the food prices in December 2022. The major ..

Tags: Food and Agriculture Organisation • food price index • Maize • Sugar • Vegetable oil

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2023

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022 • Reports & Indexes 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 ..

Tags: Agriculture Sector • Black Soil • Food and Agriculture Organisation • Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) • Improving Organic Content in Soils

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

October 16: World Food Day 2022

World Food Day is observed on October 16 each year to emphasize the importance of a healthy diet and a regular access to nourishing food. Key facts The 2022 edition of the World Food Day was observed amid the raising ..

Tags: Food and Agriculture Organisation • Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) • Nutritional Security

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022

Category: Important Days & Events 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 ..

Tags: Farmers • Food and Agriculture Organisation • Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) • International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture • Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare

Month: Current affairs - September, 2022

Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Events Current Affairs