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FAO food price index up 1.7% m-o-m in April, led by increase in prices of sugar, followed by oils, meat, dairy, cereals… Global food prices in April climbed for an 11th month in a row, driven by strong increases in the prices of sugar, followed by oils, meat, dairy and …

Post-harvest food loss is a leading cause of food insecurity for millions of people across the world. In 2019, 690 million suffered from hunger and the situation has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, everyone involved, including farmers, handlers, traders, and governments, are part of the solution to prevent …

Statement by the IFAJ Press Freedom committee… Yes, we should be enthusiastic about celebrating the International Press Freedom Day on May the third. Unfortunately, there is a risk that the toast we raise this year is a bitter one, and there are several reasons to believe that the situation is …

Press release… United Nations declared 2022 the International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture… Omega-3 rich fish strengthens the immune system. Fish is an antidote to the Covid-19 virus. While the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends fish consumption 2-3 meals a week to increase its consumption worldwide, the United Nations …

Exports from EİB to 190 countries and regions in the first quarter (Q1) of 2021… Aegean Exporters’ Associations increased (EİB) their exports to the EU by 13 percent in the first three months of 2021… EİB’ exports soared by 18 percent in March and reached an export figure of 1 …

Labour, productivity and sustainability are the most significant global issues in the agriculture sector today. In New Zealand, with COVID-19 resulting in closed borders, this has escalated the need for greater automated solutions within orchards and farms. New Zealand understands that it can’t solve these issues on its own and …

Land prices in Turkey’s northwest have nearly doubled after rumors that Microsoft founder Bill Gates bought 22,000 acres of agricultural land in the region. Landowners hoping to cash in on the opportunity are trying to sell their land at exorbitant prices with some listing up to $10,000 per parcel, according to a report Speculations …

Press release… FAO-Turkey Partnership Programme (FTPP) on Food and Agriculture brings together representatives from the FAO Subregional Office, FAO Country Offices and government for coordination meeting…FTPP is more than the financial support it provides. It is about sharing experiences and expertise, and creating regional momentum with a view to ensuring …

Hafız Mustafa, one of Istanbul’s most famous confectioneries, continues its world-famous Turkish delight tradition with its 157-year-old recipe. The sweetshop was established in 1864 by İsmail Hakkı Bey in the Bahçekapı neighborhood of Istanbul’s Fatih district, where he started to make rock candy. It swiftly became famous for its various kind of …

Sinkholes are a natural phenomenon but few things about them are “natural” in the broad sense of the word. Indeed, they are mostly the fault of humankind. Droughts brought on by climate change – which is linked to humankind’s actions – force people to resort to the aggressive draining of …