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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...

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Cost 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.

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Global 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...

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Average 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...

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DA, 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...

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Agri 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...

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Global 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...

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El 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...

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Support 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....

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Sugar, 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,...

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Global 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...

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FAO 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...

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More 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...

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FAO 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...

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Food 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...

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UN 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...

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Rice 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...

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UN 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...

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World 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...

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Ancient 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...

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Food 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...

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Commercial 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...

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Lower 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...

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Global 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...

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Greater 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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