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12 July 2021, Rome – There was a dramatic worsening of world hunger in 2020, the United Nations said today – much of it likely related to the fallout of COVID-19. While the pandemic’s impact has yet to be fully mapped, a multi-agency report estimates that around a tenth of the …

Press release… Fresh India Show 2021… 5-6 Aug, Hotel Pride Plaze, AeroCity, New Delhi… Thanks for being part of Fresh India Show and its subsequent Webinars. As the market opens with a Highly health conscious public looking for the best of fresh fruits, vegetables and other health drinks, we at …

Brazilian agriculture exports reached $13.94 billion in May (all figures in USD), representing a 33.7% increase on the same month last year and the biggest boost on record since 1997. Soybeans are a key export crop for Brazil Much of that rise was driven by an uptick in commodity prices, …

With studies showing the importance of increasing demand over the next 10 years for agricultural countries, Turkey needs to plan wisely to stay ahead… In terms of the dynamics of world agriculture and the global food industry, the “Agriculture Outlook in 2021-2030” report by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and …

‘As many as 11 people are likely dying of hunger and malnutrition each minute,’ says Oxfam report… The number of people living in “famine-like conditions” has increased six-fold since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report by Oxfam on Friday. “As many as 11 people are likely …

5 July 2021, Rome/Paris – With less than 10 years until the 2030 deadline for achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), governments need to step up their efforts to meet global food security and environmental targets, according to a new report released today by the Food and Agricultural Organization of …

Press release… FAO Food Price Index fell by 2.5 percent in June, after a year of consecutive increases… 8 July 2021, Rome – Global food commodity prices fell in June for the first time in 12 months, according to a benchmark United Nations report released today.The FAO Food Price Index averaged 124.6 points …

Some like it dark and bitter, others smooth and sweet, but no matter what your flavor preference this World Chocolate Day, on July 7, join us in taking a bite. The cacao bean, which is responsible for that unmistakably rich flavor we know and love so well, is native to …

PRESS RELEASE                   29.06.2021 “Turkey has a 0.7% share in the export of global ornamental plants, an industry with worldwide exports of approximately $ 22 billion.” In November, Tarsus Turkey will again present the Turkish Ornamental Plants Industry to new alternative markets abroad with The Flower and Plant Show.  Tarsus Turkey …

Press release… The meeting organized within the framework of FAO’s Syrian Refugee Resilience Plan (SRRP) discussed ways for partners to share know-how, experience and expertise to promote sustainable livelihoods. 6 July 2021, Ankara – The high-level meeting held in Ankara was organized by FAO Turkey and featured the participation of key …