Small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa are impacted disproportionately by climate change, poverty and undernutrition, yet a report released shows many remain optimistic about the future of farming. Of the thousands of farmers taking part in the four-country survey, two-thirds believe their children can succeed in farming, though many cautioned that food systems will need to change in order to make living incomes possible. On Air Dialogues: Listening to Rural People, released by Farm … [Read more...] about Report shows Small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa remain optimistic about the future of farming
Agriculture and tourism key to sustainable and shared prosperity in Lao PDR, says ADB report
According to a report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), raising competitiveness and strengthening the links between agriculture and tourism will contribute to post-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) recovery and inclusive growth in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Phonevanh Outhavong said: “Creating quality and productive jobs is among the top priorities of the government’s policy agenda. It has now become even more important not only for … [Read more...] about Agriculture and tourism key to sustainable and shared prosperity in Lao PDR, says ADB report
World Bank VP reiterates support for Ukraine on first visit to Kyiv
The World Bank Vice President for Europe and Central Asia, Anna Bjerde has concluded her first official visit to Ukraine last week. During the visit, Ms. Bjerde met with Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko, and Governor of the National Bank Kyrylo Shevchenko, to discuss Ukraine’s challenges and opportunities, the World Bank’s record investment and assistance program in the country, opportunities for accelerating the implementation of ongoing World Bank-funded … [Read more...] about World Bank VP reiterates support for Ukraine on first visit to Kyiv
UN report is a wake-up call for governments around the world: FAO Director General
A new United Nations report calling for repurposing damaging incentives to achieve more of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and realize the UN Decade of Ecosystem Restoration. The report finds that global support to producers in the agricultural sector amounts to $540 billion per year, making up 15 percent of total agricultural production value. By 2030, this is projected to soar up more than three times to $1.759 trillion. Yet 87 percent of this support, approximately $470 billion, is … [Read more...] about UN report is a wake-up call for governments around the world: FAO Director General
FAO Food Price Index: Global food commodity prices rebound in August
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported that the global food commodity prices rebounded rapidly in August after two consecutive months of decline, led by strong gains in the international price quotations for sugar, wheat and vegetable oils. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 127.4 points in August, up 3.1 percent from July and 32.9 percent from the same month in 2020. The index tracks monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food … [Read more...] about FAO Food Price Index: Global food commodity prices rebound in August
COVID-19: IFAD to assist Syrian rural community with US$544,795 grant
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has contributed a US$544,795 grant to alleviate the pressure of the COVID pandemic on the Syrian rural community. Under this grant, the Livelihoods Resilience Building Project (LRBP) will complement the farming activities and meet needs of the most vulnerable and fragile rural communities--including small-scale livestock herders and farmers who need help to safeguard their livelihoods in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. The project … [Read more...] about COVID-19: IFAD to assist Syrian rural community with US$544,795 grant
Global food commodity prices rebound in August: FAO
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported that Global food commodity prices rebounded rapidly in August after two consecutive months of decline, led by strong gains in the international price quotations for sugar, wheat and vegetable oils. The FAO Food Price Index averaged 127.4 points in August, up 3.1 percent from July and 32.9 percent from the same month in 2020. The index tracks monthly changes in the international prices of commonly-traded food … [Read more...] about Global food commodity prices rebound in August: FAO
FAO launches Global Action on One Country One Priority Product
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched its Global Action on Green Development of Special Agricultural Products: One Country One Priority Product (OCOP). This Action aims to develop green and sustainable value chains for special agricultural products, support small and family farmers reap the full benefits of a global market and ultimately help the transformation of current agri-food systems and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals … [Read more...] about FAO launches Global Action on One Country One Priority Product
New World Food Safety Day Report sheds light on year-round effort to promote and ensure safe food for all
The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food Agricultural Organization (FAO) have jointly released the annual World Food Safety Day report highlighting around 300 different events organized around the world on the occasion of World Food Safety Day (7 June 2021). Celebrations were held in 90 countries by international organizations, governments, businesses, non-governmental organizations, academics and individuals. The third World Food Safety Day was a reminder of the importance of global … [Read more...] about New World Food Safety Day Report sheds light on year-round effort to promote and ensure safe food for all
Agroecology can address food systems failures, highlights IFAD’s new report
In its first comprehensive assessment of agroecology, the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) announced today that 60 percent of its projects use practices from this holistic approach to sustainable agricultural production. The organisation recommends it as one effective way to transform food systems to address rising hunger, malnutrition, climate change and ecosystem fragility. Agroecology combines farmers’ traditional knowledge with scientific innovations, and … [Read more...] about Agroecology can address food systems failures, highlights IFAD’s new report
