Hurricane Maria Devastates Dominica on Path to Puerto Rico
It Now Threatens Caribbean Islands as a Category 5 Storm
Hurricane Maria upgraded to Category 5 as it smashes into Caribbean
Evacuation orders have been issued for four areas of Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria heads toward the island.
Evacuation orders issued for 4 areas of Puerto Rico as Hurricane Maria nears
Hurricane Maria, now a Category 3 storm, will pass straight over Puerto Rico on Wednesday.
World hunger again on the rise for the first time in almost 15 years
815 million people now hungry – Millions of children at risk from malnutrition
UN launches new report on world hunger and nutrition
The report includes data on malnutrition and children from Rome-based UN agencies and new partners UNICEF and WHO.
Agriculture brings Mexico more foreign currency than petroleum, tourism and remittances
According to the Secretary of Agriculture, agriculture is a decisive resource for Mexico; not considering, however, the expansion of support programs.
The second harvest will produce 10.5% more basic grains in Honduras
Agriculture technology experts request that producers be more vigilant of infestations that damage basic grain crops.
Mercosur receives proposal for “common subsidy and support policy for peasant family farming”
According to a proposal by a member of parliament, family farming provides a guarantee for the production and availability of fresh food at reduced prices.
FAO determines Paraguay in conditions to consolidate an effective social protection system
The Paraguayan government is prioritizing social public policy, which is reflected in support for investment in these kinds of programs and projects.
Cuban Ministry of Agriculture adopts recovery measures after Hurricane Irma
The government is taking swift action to alleviate the effects of the disaster in the affected provinces.