FAO cuts global rice output estimate
THE FORECAST global output of milled rice for the July 2015-June 2016 crop year was cut further by 2 million tons to 491 million tons, according to the latest outlook from the Food and Agriculture...
View ArticleCost of food waste reaches $2.6T/yr, says FAO
Food wastage costs the world about $2.6 trillion yearly, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. The post Cost of food waste reaches $2.6T/yr, says FAO appeared first on Inquirer Business.
View ArticleGlobal food prices continue to decline
Global food prices were falling for the fourth year in a row as the weakening world economy sent ripples in commodity markets, including the power and mining sectors, according to the Food and...
View ArticleAverage price of rice down slightly
THE GLOBAL average price of rice declined only marginally as overall food prices fell to a seven-year low in January, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. Even then, the FAO said “world...
View ArticleDA, FAO push ‘game of drones’ in farm sector
The Department of Agriculture and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) are drumming up funding support as they push to escalate the “game of drones” with a team of at least two dozen experts in...
View ArticleAgri exports: Scorecard of presidents
THE POOR performance of Philippine agriculture exports is a sad narrative. Expanding exports are key to agricultural growth and diversification. The post Agri exports: Scorecard of presidents appeared...
View ArticleGlobal food prices on the uptrend
Global food prices went up for the third month in a row, reversing a four-year decline, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The post Global food prices on the uptrend appeared...
View ArticleEl Niño seen ending in July
THE EFFECTS of El Niño are expected to let up by July, but the dry conditions and high temperatures are forecast to persist intensely through the remainder of May and in June, according to a United...
View ArticleSupport for anti-illegal fishing pact sought
The Food and Agriculture Organization Wednesday urged governments to implement a landmark treaty against illegal fishing, saying rapid action was needed to ensure that its implementation was effective....
View ArticleSugar, dairy drive up October food prices
Global food prices continued to rise in October, with the staple grains index increasing for the first time in three months, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The post Sugar,...
View ArticleGlobal food prices lower in November
Global food prices showed a slight decrease in November as production forecasts for corn and rice show that the staple grains were on course for record volumes. The post Global food prices lower in...
View ArticleFAO urges global rice supply strategy
The Food and Agriculture Organization is crafting a strategy on rice, the consumption of which has been increasing while resources related to its production are dwindling. The post FAO urges global...
View ArticleMore funds eyed for PH farm sector
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is rallying donors to raise more funds to help Philippine agriculture rebound, particularly the poor farmers and fishers as well as people who have less...
View ArticleFAO cuts global rice output target for ’13
The effects of bad weather in the Philippines, China and Pakistan contributed to a reduction of 5 million tons in the projected global rice output for 2013, according to the Food and Agriculture...
View ArticleFood price spikes seen unlikely even with El Niño
Food prices boiling over the pot amid a looming occurrence of the El Niño this year may be unlikely as global rice stocks are ample, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. The post Food...
View ArticleUN agency pushes use of bioenergy crops in Asia
The Food and Agriculture Organization is working to promote the use of bioenergy crops in Southeast Asia so that the region may be able to balance the growing need for food and fuel. The post UN agency...
View ArticleRice output expected to decline this year
The projected global output of milled rice declined by almost one percent to 500 million tons due to worsening harvest expectations in Asian countries, including the Philippines. The post Rice output...
View ArticleUN agency sounds alarm on food security in Asia Pacific
The United Nations is rallying Asia Pacific countries to step up collective efforts in aquaculture and help shore up food security amid rising demand for fish products. The post UN agency sounds alarm...
View ArticleWorld food price index falling
The global food price index has been falling for a full year now, with the latest slide recorded in March caused by a sharp drop in sugar prices, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. The...
View ArticleAncient agri practices may be key to food security
THE GLOBAL population is expected to reach about nine billion by the middle of this century, and experts around the world are hard-pressed to identify the means with which they can boost food...
View ArticleFood price index hits 6-year low
GLOBAL prices of major food items continued to fall in May, sliding to their lowest in almost six years, amid improved prospects for the production of cereals, according to the Food and Agriculture...
View ArticleCommercial rice imports seen falling
THE VOLUME of private sector importation of milled rice in the harvest year July 2015-June 2016 is expected to fall by 24 percent, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. The post...
View ArticleLower global rice output seen on PH production concerns
The expected volume of globally harvested rice for the crop year 2015-2016 that started this month was adjusted downwards due to production concerns in the Philippines. According to the Food and...
View ArticleGlobal food prices falling
GLOBAL prices of major food items continued to decline in July, sliding to their lowest in close to six years despite rising prices of cereals, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization. The...
View ArticleGreater focus on agriculture needed–FAO
GREATER investments in agriculture, along with innovative and coordinated action, could be key to ending poverty and hunger, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said. The FAO called on nations...
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