Food and Agriculture Organization

Fall Armyworm threat to crop production across globe, United Nations raises concern

UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization revealed that this worm has spread to 70 countries including India so far, and generally attacks 80 types of plants. 

Apr 20, 2022, 11:41 AM IST

One in three people in Congo suffer from acute hunger, warns United Nations

The estimated 27.3 million Congolese need urgent action to save lives, reduce gaps in food availability, and protect livelihoods, Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Food Program said. 

Apr 08, 2021, 11:56 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi to release Rs 75 commemorative coin to mark Food and Agriculture Organization anniversary

The PM will also dedicate to the nation 17 recently developed biofortified varieties of 8 crops.

Oct 15, 2020, 20:37 PM IST

World food prices fall for sixth straight month in Sept, longest in 15 years: FAO

Bumper harvests and big stockpiles of food are helping to drive world food prices down to the lowest levels for about 15 years, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization reported on Thursday.

Oct 09, 2014, 18:40 PM IST