As global hunger numbers continues to rise driven by the proliferation of conflicts and climate-related shocks, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) is seeking $940 million to invest in programmes and projects to save the lives and livelihoods of some of the world’s most food-insecure populations. The organisation said in a statement that it is […] …
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FAO seeks reduction in food waste
With one in five deaths associated with poor diets, a policy brief launched by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) has urged policymakers to prioritise the reduction of food loss and waste to improve people’s access to nutritious food. The brief, which has the theme: “Preventing nutrient loss and waste acrossRead More …
FAO urges Africa to formulate policies to boost rice production
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has urged all African countries to formulate right policies geared at boosting rice production. Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative of FAO, Bukar Tijani, gave the charge during his speech at a high-level ministerial conference on rice in Dakar, Senegal. He said FAO would continue to support regional and national […]
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FG determined to wipe out hunger, poverty before 2030 – Ogbeh
Okwe Obi, Abuja In preparation to celebrate the 2018 World Food Day, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Audu Ogbeh has assured Nigerians of the Federal Government’s determination to wipe out hunger, food insecurity and poverty before the end of 2030 Ogbeh, who gave the assurance after a sensitization walk ahead of the event, yesterday […]
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FAO charges African governments to invest more in agriculture
THE Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), has said that governments in all African countries must invest heavily in the development of their agricultural industry to boost intracontinental trade of agricultural products. Director-General, FAO, […]
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Food prices steady in August, says FAO
The Food and Agriculture (FAO) said food prices remained stable in August as cereal prices rebounded while vegetable oils and sugar declined. The Food Price Index, a monthly index, released yesterday, averaged 167.6 points in August, virtually unchanged from its revised estimate for July and 5.4 per cent below its level in August 2017. TheRead More
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AfDB, FAO commit $100m to fight hunger
The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) have agreed to commit $100 million to fight hunger in Africa. The joint effort is aimed at catalysing agriculture sector investments in Africa to end hunger and malnutrition and increase prosperity throughout the continent. Specifically, the new strategic alliance seeks
Nigeria’s livestock sector gets boost as FAO helps to strengthen response to crises
IN Nigeria, families who depend on livestock rearing as a mainstay of their livelihoods are subject to an unprecedented range of challenges. Climate-related occurrences such as drought, erratic rainfall and floods, the volatility of local […]
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