Food and Agriculture Organization
The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems Report
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) recently released a report titled “The Status of Women in Agrifood Systems” which sheds light on the gender disparities in agriculture and its impact on global economy and food security. The report presents comprehensive ..
Month: Current Affairs – April, 2023
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
Global Forest Sector Outlook 2050
The report titled “The global forest sector outlook 2050: Assessing future demand and sources of timber for a sustainable economy” was released recently by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) at the 26th Session of the Food and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
Seoul Forest Declaration
On the 13th of May 2022, the 15th World Forestry Congress concluded in Seoul and the Seoul Forest Declaration was adopted. The 15th edition of this event was hosted by the South Korean government in Seoul. What is World Forestry ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2022
Category: Environment Current Affairs • International / World Current Affairs
FAO Report on Fisheries, Aquaculture Insurance
FAO ‘World Review of Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture Insurance 2022’ has recommended that private and public insurance service providers work together as there is low penetration of insurance products in the fisheries sector. The service providers must also take proactive ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2022
Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs
‘Indian Agriculture Towards 2030’ Book
A book titled “Indian Agriculture towards 2030: Pathways for Enhancing Farmers’ Income, Nutritional Security and Sustainable Food and Farm Systems,” was released by Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare at an event that was organized by ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Agriculture Current Affairs • Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Food Price Index of FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization recently released the Food Price Index. The Food Price Index has been released for the seventh consecutive month in December 2019. Key Highlights The food price index for the month of December was 100 7.5 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
India-Israel Water Attache: Key Facts
Israel is to establish a “Water Attache” in India. It is to operate from January 2021 under the Israel Embassy in India. The Water Attache division will share Israel’s best practices, technologies and water management in agriculture sectors. Also, Israel ..